The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has stepped up efforts to position the country has a safe and preferred tourism destination. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the authority, Gideon Aryeequaye, said on the side-lines of this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) in London that his outfit has plans to explore the possibility of placing adverts at … Read more
Mr Gideon Aryeequaye, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) said the authority has embarked on aggressive marketing of Ghana’s tourism to the rest of the world. He said the aim was to sell Destination Ghana to travellers across the world as the most preferred country for tourism and also attract … Read more
China looks set to be the largest cruise tourism market in the Asia Pacific region as marine tourism gains steam among domestic travelers. China’s cruise liner ports reported 629 cruise liners leave for trips in 2015, up 35 percent, with cross-border cruise travelers up 44 percent, according to Li Shihong, deputy head with China National … Read more
Mr Gideon Aryeequaye, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) said the authority has embarked on aggressive marketing of Ghana’s tourism to the rest of the world. He said the aim was to sell Destination Ghana to travellers across the world as the most preferred country for tourism and also attract … Read more
The Kenyan government on Wednesday launched two task forces tasked with reviewing the country’s tourism strategy. Cabinet Secretary for Tourism Najib Balala inaugurated the National Convention Bureau (NCB) and the Tourism Protection Service (TPS) to provide leadership in marketing destination and to handle issues of safety and security in the tourism industry, respectively. The main … Read more
Kenya’s tourism ministry has partnered with the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and travel agency Amadeus to foster job creation. The ministry and two organizations have signed an agreement to provide youth and women of underprivileged communities with access to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in travel and tourism. Najib Balala, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism … Read more
The 12th edition of Akwaaba African Market Tourism Conference has ended with a call on African Airports to extend their portfolio by building an Airport Services Business that will operate across several airports in the region. The three-day event is aimed at transferring knowledge covering travel, hospitality and aviation sectors from globally rated experts. Mr … Read more
Astute broadcaster, Abeiku Aggrey Santana, who is also Ghana’s Tourism Ambassador; is set to attend the 2016 World Travel Market (WMT), slated for London, United Kingdom – www.entertainmentgh.com can state authoritatively. The 3-day event being held from 7th November to 9th November 2016 at the ExCeL London in London, United Kingdom is a business-to-business event, … Read more
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is promising to build a large theatre for each region should they win power in the upcoming election. Speaking at a media briefing Member of Parliament for Anyaa South, Shirley Ayokor Botchwey said except Accra which has a modern theatre, the remaining nine regional capitals will have their share of … Read more
This year’s edition of Homofest was climaxed on Saturday with a grand durbar of chiefs and people of Ga-Damgbe at the Black Star Square, in Accra. The festival which is in its third year was kicked off with a series of activities including an exhibition by Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies of their tourism, culture … Read more
The opposition NPP, over the weekend, launched its manifesto ahead of the December 2016 elections. The event, which attracted the creme de la creme of the party, was held at the Trade Fair International Center Labadi. Highlife artiste Kwabena Kwabena led a team of stakeholders who have endorsed the NPP’s Flagbarer to the rally. Enewsgh.com … Read more
Many communities in Ghana have seen significant transformation through Eco-tourism. Like what has been done with cocoa, gold and recently oil, eco-tourism can be used to mobilize revenue for community development. Eco-tourism and tourism work toward the combined goal of fostering visitor’s enjoyment and earning money for the respective destinations and the local people within … Read more
The revenue collection department of the Ghana Tourism Authority has closed down a brothel at Momo at Boadi Junction, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The facility also houses a restaurant and a drinking spot. Young girls in teens are reportedly seen in the day and in the evenings soliciting for clients who … Read more