21 h. ago Francis Doku calls for independent body to publish Ghana’s tourism report

The Chief Executive Officer of Maestro Africa Group, Francis Doku, has called for Ghana’s annual tourism report to be produced by an independent institution rather than the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).

Politics

3 d. ago Youth must prioritise cultural values over materialism within tourism industry – GTDC

The CEO of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Prof Kobby Mensah, has expressed concern over the growing trend among Ghanaian youth who prioritize the material aspects of tourism over their own cultural heritage.

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7 d. ago Ghana’s tourism picks up in 2024, but cost still a big issue

Ghana’s tourism sector is gaining momentum. In 2024, the country welcomed over 1.28 million international tourists, marking a 12 percent increase from the previous year. The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) says this growth brought in about $4.8 billion in revenue, which is a clear sign that the sector is recovering steadily after the COVID-19 slowdown. […]

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7 d. ago Ghana gets US$4.8bn from international visitors and tourists in 2024

Ghana earned US$4.8 billion from international visitors and tourists who came into the country in 2024. The amount represents 27 percent jump from the $3.8 billion earned in 2023. The details were captured in the 2024 Ghana Tourism report launched by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). Ghana got the funds from 1.2 million persons who […]

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2 w. ago West African gov’ts must push for harmonised visa regimes, cross border connectivity – GTA 

Mrs Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), says West African governments must push for more harmonized visa regimes, improved cross-border connectivity, and strong linkages between their destinations.

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2 w. ago Ghana Tourism Authority to partner Tribe Culture Festival 2025 in USA

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) will partner the Tribe Culture Festival 2025 in the United States, offering official endorsement and on‑site representation at the flagship event scheduled across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Culture

3 w. ago GTA, African American Association of Ghana commemorate Juneteenth in Accra

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), in collaboration with the African American Association of Ghana (AAAG), has commemorated the 2025 edition of the Juneteenth Festival in Accra

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3 w. ago Du Bois Museum Foundation marks 40th anniversary of memorial centre for Pan

The W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation, in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and the J.J. Rawlings Foundation, has marked the 40th anniversary of the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture with a grand celebration in Accra.

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3 w. ago Samini slams partisan spin on GTA office visit, breaks silence on rumours

Samini reminded viewers that the GTA serves all Ghanaians, not just political insiders. “Tourism is open to everyone. Anyone in tourism should feel free to walk in and do business,” he insisted.

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3 w. ago Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts and Ghana Culture Forum host strategic Stakeholder dialogue 

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, in partnership with the Ghana Culture Forum (GCF), successfully convened a Strategic Stakeholder Dialogue Meeting with key players in Ghana’s cultural and creative sector.

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