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Ghana to increase tourist arrivals to one million in 2011
Mr Kobby Acheampong, Deputy Minister of Tourism, at the weekend, said the Government was poised to increase tourist arrivals to the country from 74,800 to one million annually from 2011 to increase tourist receipts.
He said the Ministry…
Stakeholders urged to guard against sex tourism as oil booms
Mrs Sabah Zita Okaikoi, Minister of Tourism, has called on traditional leaders and stakeholders in the sector to guard against sex tourism likely to crop up in the Western Region as a result of the oil find.
She said the oil find in the…
Tourism Ministry denies Dutch NGO’s accusation of not promoting Ghana abroad
The Ministry of Tourism has denied allegations leveled against it by a Dutch NGO, the Ghana Tourist Information for Europe (GTI). The GTI claims the Ministry is not interested in promoting Ghana to European visitors who want to visit the…
Ghana Tourist Board shuts down four hospitality facilities in Ashanti
The Ghana Tourist Board (GTB) at the weekend shut down four hospitality facilities as part of a special operation launched to enforce standards.
These included KB Super Executive Lodge at Anwomaso, Rose Joy Fast Food and Restaurant,…
Selling Ghana’s tourism products requires expertise – Expert
Mr Nkunu Akyea, a tourism development expert, has observed that selling Ghana's tourism products must be expertly done so as not to offend the sensibilities of tourists.
He said while talking about "our culture, our religion, we should…
Ghana to get tourism bank
Mr Edem Kpodo, Board Chairman of the Ghana Tourist Board (GTB), announced that a bank in Ghana has been given licence to invest in the tourism industry.
He said that specialized financial institutions were needed to boost the industry,…
Spain to help Ghana to develop tourism potentials
Madam Olga Carbaga, Spanish Ambassador has pledged the commitment of her country to develop Ghana's tourism potential.
"Spain will support Ghana in research and technical assistance to enable her develop her tourism potentials," she…
Navrongo Traditional Area launches Fao Festival
The chiefs and people of the Navrongo Traditional Area in the Kassena-Nankana East District have launched their annual Fao Festival aimed at bringing together the people to initiate development projects and activities for the ensuing years.…
Kurubi Festival prevents promiscuity
Nana Fanyinama III, Chief of Wangara (Wangara Wura), on Tuesday urged government to help promote traditional festivals to ensure that certain values and morals were upheld especially among the youth.
She said festivals were also a way of…
Ghana Tourist Board trains lifeguards
The Ghana Tourists Board (GTB) is doing the necessary consultation to institutionalise the training of lifeguards or pool attendants, a requirement for the operation of all swimming pools in the country.
Mr Frank Kofigah, Director of…