Tourism Minister Gets Thumbs-Up
The Tourism Federation (GHATOF) has expressed satisfaction with the manner in which the newly appointed Tourism Minister Catherine Afeku has handled matters pertaining to her sector. GHATOF, in a...
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Tiny Benin Looks To Tourism To Boost Economy
With its palm tree-lined beaches, unique heritage and wildlife parks, Benin can hold its own against the best African holiday destinations. But tourism revenue accounts for just 0.7 percent of gross...
Waldorf Astoria, Legendary New York Hotel, Closes For Facelift
It's goodbye for now to the grand Art Deco lobby and celebrities crossing paths en route to "The Towers" at the Waldorf Astoria: one of the world's most luxurious hotels is closing for renovation....
Morocco Looks To New Markets To Boost Stagnant Tourism
Morocco's key tourism sector barely grew last year amid security challenges, but operators are hoping Chinese and Russian visitors will boost their fortunes in the coming years. While political...
Jumia Travel Introduces Domestic and International Flight Services
Jumia Travel has taken a step toward improving services and products reach by introducing domestic and international flights services in addition to its hotel booking services for travellers. The...
Afeku Vetting Tourism Biased
Controversial movie producer Socrates Sarfo has said he was left “disappointed” following the vetting of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister-designate Catherine Afeku by the Appointments...
Catherine Afeku Pledges To Boost Domestic Tourism
Minister Nominee for Tourism Culture and Creative Arts, Catherine Afeku intends devising several initiatives to boost domestic tourism in the country. “We are all in agreement that domestic tourism...
China Tourism Revenue Hits Over $61 Billion
China’s tourism industry saw revenues of 423.3 billion yuan ($61.55 billion) during the recent Lunar New Year festival, up 15.9 percent against last year, the China National Tourism Administration...
E/R: Ghana Tourism Authority Shuts Down Illegal Hostels
The Ghana Tourism Authority in the Eastern region on Monday commenced an exercise to shut down unapproved student hostels and hotels in the region. Some fifteen hostels in Koforidua and a hotel at...
GTA Shuts Down 15 Private Hostels In Koforidua
Students of Koforidua Technical University (KTU) are expected to hassle for hostel accommodations when school re-opens on February 10. This is because the Ghana Tourism Authority in the Eastern...
Ghana Tourism Authority Closes Down 16 Illegal Hostels
16 illegal hostels operating in the Eastern Region have been closed down by the Ghana Tourism Authority for operating without a licence. The tourism authority regulates the activities of all...
Elmina Castle Saga: Minister-Designate Intervenes
Minister-designate for Tourism and Creative Arts, Madam Catherine Afeku, has promised to settle amicably the current brouhaha surrounding the Elmina Castle when vetted and approved by Parliament to...
Labadi Beach Hotel Wins Best 5-Star Hotel For 2016
Labadi Beach Hotel has emerged as the 5-Star Hotel of the year Labadi Beach Hotel has emerged as the 5-Star Hotel of the year at the second edition of the Annual Ghana Hotels Awards 2016 in Accra....
Open Letter To H.E. The President Of Ghana
Greetings Mr. President and on behalf of all in the tourism fraternity we wish you a warm welcome to the hottest seat in Ghana. H. E. like all others before you, I can sense your burning desire to...
Open Letter To H.E. The President Of Ghana
Greetings Mr. President and on behalf of all in the tourism fraternity we wish you a warm welcome to the hottest seat in Ghana. H. E. like all others before you, I can sense your burning desire to...
Huge Potential For Job Creation In Tourism Industry – Catherine Afeku
Nominee for the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Madam Catherine Afeku has spelt out one of the key areas to tackle when she’s given the mandate. She hinted that there are a lot of...
Ghana Hotels Association Launches National Awards
The Ghana Hotels Association (GHA) has launched the second edition of its annual National Hotels Awards in Accra. The Awards slated for January 21, 2017 at the Kempiski Hotel, is to honour...
Swiss Spirit International To Transform Alisa Hotel- CEO
New owners of Alisa Hotel, Swiss Spirit International have expressed their resolve to introduce world class service despite stiff competition in the hotel and hospitality industry. The Greater Accra...
New Radisson Blu Beach Resort To Open On Cape Verde Islands In 2019
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies in the world and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces their very first resort on the Cape Verde island of Sal. The...
Citi FM Wins Travel Jumia Awards For Promoting Tourism [photos]
Citi FM has been adjudged the Best Radio Station for promoting tourism in the maiden Travel Jumia Awards held in Accra last night. The awards, which is aimed at recognizing hotels and media houses...