Ghana Gurus Ghana e-Learning Platform Launched by Ghana Tourism Authority
Ghana Gurus Tourism e-Learning Platform Launched by Ghana Tourism Authority A new digital platform offers people from around the world the opportunity to learn about Ghana’s tourism industry. The Ghana Guru Tourism e-Learning Platform is an interactive tool designed to help you gain knowledge about Ghana and equip you with the skills needed to successfully [...]
GFA Boss Pays Courtesy Call On Ghana Tourism Authority
The President of the Ghana Football Association, Mr. Kurt Edwin-Simeon Okraku has paid a courtesy call on the CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Mr Akwasi Agyeman to discuss ways of strengthening ties between their respective industries. He was accompanied by Head of Marketing, Jamil Maraby, Chief of Staff, Michael Osekre and the Deputy General [...]
Ghana Tourism Development Project Grant Scheme Launched
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has launched a $9 million tourism support programme to financially assist Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the tourism, hospitality, arts and culture sectors. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Barbara Oteng-Gyasi said "Grant for SMEs and Tourism Enterprises" forms an aspect [...]
Tourism Minister announces a raft of measures to support hospitality industry
The National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) will from May begin the disbursement of some GH¢600 million to micro, small and medium enterprises in the hospitality industry. Minister for Tourism, Creative Arts and Culture, Barbara Oteng Gyasi, revealed on Thursday evening that initial engagements between NBSSI and industry players have been fruitful. Speaking on [...]
Tourism Joint Committee On COVID-19 Presents Report To Minister Of Tourism
A joint committee of GTA and GHATOF that was set up by the CEO of GTA , Mr. Akwasi Agyeman to look at the impact of COVID-19 on the Tourism and Hospitality Industry and also recommend ways to improve the industry post COVID- 19 have submiited their report to the Minister of Tourism, Arts and [...]
UNWTO And Basque Culinary Centre Launch 2nd Gastronomy Tourism Start-Up Competition
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Basque Culinary Center have joined forces again for the second edition of the Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition. After the success of the first edition, the competition has returned to identify and celebrate disruptive ideas and innovators who will lead the transformation of the sector as well as those [...]
2020 Edina Bakatue Homecoming launched
Brand Elmina, a destination marketing and event organising firm in partnership with the Edina Traditional Council have launched the 2020 Edina Bakatue Homecoming at Buw Enyim in Elmina. The ceremony attracted high ranking dignitaries including his highness Nana Kodwo Conduah VI, Omanhen of Edina Traditional Area, the Central Regional Director of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Mr. Kwame [...]
How Ghana’s historic homecoming is changing Africa
It's the last Saturday of the year in the heart of Accra, Ghana's capital. The air is thick with the anticipation of the thousands of revelers who have swarmed the gates of El Wak Stadium to take part in an annual celebration of African culture known as Afrochella. Inside it's a sea of diversity. Austrian, [...]
Daily Graphic’s Edmund Smith Asante Wins Best Domestic Tourism Writer At GJA Awards
The story “No pleasurable experience at La Pleasure Beach” by Edmund Smith- Asante of The Daily Graphic is a riveting article that takes a surgical dive into one of Accra’s most popular beach sites, La Pleasure Beach. Edmund presented his experience at the Beach hub in a manner that allowed for all readers to truly [...]