Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has officially launched the 2024 edition of “Tourism Month,” a nationwide initiative aimed at celebrating and promoting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and vibrant festivals. The launch event took place at the Jake Obetsebi Lamptey Hall, GTA Head Office, on August 31, 20241. A Call to […]

The dynamic duo Afronita and Abigail, who recently clinched the 2nd runners-up position in Britain’s Got Talent, made a special visit to the Ghana Tourism Authority. Their stellar performance on the international stage has elevated them to the status of proud ambassadors for Ghana. During their meeting with Ghana Tourism Authority officials, they engaged in […]

The Ghana Tourism Authority is pleased to announce the 2023 Tourism Report, which provides an in-depth of the tourism industry in Ghana on Monday, 29th April, 2024 at the Accra Tourist Information Center (ATIC).   The tourism report which is mostly based on primary data collection is a valuable resource to help our stakeholders better […]

In a remarkable feat for the local community, Isaac Mensah, a proud native of Kwahu from Abetifi, has achieved his first Solo Flight on the prestigious Odweanoma Mountain. This milestone was accomplished during the ongoing 2024 Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival held in Atibie-Kwahu, Eastern Region of Ghana. This is an unfolding success story reminiscent of […]

Accra, Ghana, 6th December 2023 – The Ghana Tourism Authority is thrilled to announce the recent influx of luxury cruise ships to the Takoradi Harbour, marking a significant milestone in expanding Ghana’s tourism offerings and attracting more visitors to the country. From March to December of this year, a total of seven prestigious cruise liners […]

The African Festival is a social and behavioral change project, carried out via theatre, arts and culture. It is backboned by Africa’s Biggest Theatrical Venture, THE SECOND COMING OF NKRUMAH which will celebrate Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah W.E.B. Du Bois, Haille Selassie, Nelson Mandela and King Mohammed V among other iconic Pan-African Freedom Fighters. There […]

Funeral tourism is a unique and increasingly popular form of tourism that allows individuals from different cultures and backgrounds to immerse themselves in the rich and diverse traditions associated with funerals around the world. Ghanaian funerals are not only solemn occasions for bidding farewell to loved ones but also colorful celebrations that reflect the culture, […]

Wa in the Upper West Region to host World Tourism Day 2022

Accra, Ghana: Tuesday 16th July 2022– Ghana Tourism Authority and They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO) has announced “The Pre-Emancipation Day Festival” dubbed Hands Across Africa scheduled to take place Saturday 23rd July 2022 at the National Theatre, Accra. Hands Across Africa is an initiative by the Ghana registered foundation; They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO) of [...]

The Hands Across Africa team paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Mark Okraku-Mantey on 28th June, 2022, at the Ministry. The Goodwill Ambassador of St. Lucia, Taj Weekes who led the delegation stated that one of the major goals of this agenda is to look at the [...]