Wednesday, October 29

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GTA worried about fallen standards of some Budget Hotels in Ashanti Region  
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GTA worried about fallen standards of some Budget Hotels in Ashanti Region  

Mr Frederick Adjei-Rudolph, Ashanti Regional Director of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has expressed disappointment about the decline in the quality of standards of some budget hotels in the region.  He attributed the causes of the fallen standards to the neglect of facilities by management, appointment of unqualified staff to manage these facilities and poor maintenance culture.  Speaking to the Ghana News Agency on the performance of the accommodation industry in the region, he said although the GTA was mandated to ensure that accommodation facilities were up to operating standards, the contributions of facility managers could not be overlooked.  He said while some facility managers were up to the task to meet the minimum requirement for licensi...
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Upper East GTA presents cocoa products to quadruplets delivered on Chocolate Day  
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Upper East GTA presents cocoa products to quadruplets delivered on Chocolate Day  

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has presented cocoa products to a set of quadruplets delivered at the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga, on this year’s National Chocolate Day.   The four babies, all boys, were born to a 30-year-old Madam Patience Akanzeriwe from Sandema, a few hours before the Upper East Regional Directorate of the GTA arrived at the hospital to mark the celebrations with kids admitted at the referral facility.   In an interview with the Ghana News Agency on the sidelines of the celebration, Dr Gillian Bogee, the Head of Newborn Care Unit, Upper East Regional Hospital, said the babies were 27 weeks and were delivered prematurely but through normal delivery.   She explained that Madam Akanzeriwe was transferred from Sandema to the reg...
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The fountains are working, new irrigation system in place – Nkrumah Park Director assures
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The fountains are working, new irrigation system in place – Nkrumah Park Director assures

The management of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park says it is installing new irrigation systems to augment water flow to enhance the functioning of the fountains and irrigate the lawns to beautify the park.   News in circulation a week ago indicated that the lawns had dried up, washrooms were unkept and the beautiful fountains were bereft of water. Mr Edward Quao, the Acting Director of the Park, said water flow from the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) to the Park was a challenge, hence the need to install a new irrigation system to augment the flow. The irrigation system operated with the aid of boreholes and two wells dug using the reverse osmosis system to treat the water and reduce its salinity before distribution within the park, he said.  Mr Quao told the Ghana News Agency in an...
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MAG Participates in Blackburn Dubai Property Expo, Highlights Premium Development to British Buyers
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MAG Participates in Blackburn Dubai Property Expo, Highlights Premium Development to British Buyers

MAG, one of the UAE’s leading real estate developers, is set to participate in the Blackburn Dubai Property Expo, taking place on 22-23 February at Stanley House Hotel & Spa, UK. The developer will showcase its flagship project, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Creekside, part of the Keturah Resort, presenting a unique opportunity for an unparalleled lifestyle with unmatched service and amenities. Dubai's real estate sector continues to see strong growth, driven by HNWIs seeking luxury developments. With nearly 740 branded residences globally and that figure expected to double by 2031, Dubai is a key player, with 140 projects in the pipeline. In H1 2024, branded residences made up 7.2% of all property transactions, gener...
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Tourism stakeholders urged to have confidence in deputy minister-designate
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Tourism stakeholders urged to have confidence in deputy minister-designate

Dr Edward Ackah-Nyamike, the President of the Ghana Hotels Association (GHA), has called on tourism industry players to believe in the professional competence of the Deputy Tourism Minister-designate, who has the desire to make an impact when given the nod. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, he said Mr Yussif Issaka Jajah, the nominee, was prepared to learn from industry players, understand how the sector operated, and welcome suggestions and recommendations to ensure the Tourism and Creative Arts sector flourished.  The nominee is a three-time Member of Parliament for Ayawaso North Constituency and holds an MBA in International Oil and Gas Management and BSc in Accounting, among other qualifications. Mr Ackah-Nyamike said the sector was multifaceted and did not requ...
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UN Tourism in Morocco: Driving Investments and Celebrating Innovation in Africa’s Most-Visited Destination
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UN Tourism in Morocco: Driving Investments and Celebrating Innovation in Africa’s Most-Visited Destination

UN Tourism has strengthened its partnership with the Kingdom of Morocco, a key ally in its mission to grow innovation across Africa and boost investments into the tourism sector of the region. In an official visit to the Kingdom, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili celebrated its achievements in growing tourism and making the sector a pillar of economic diversification and sustainable growth. According to the latest UN Tourism data, Morocco welcomed 17.4 million international tourists in 2024, a 20% increase on 2023, making it the most-visited country in all of Africa. Investment Guidelines for Morocco launchedTo support the further growth of tourism across the Kingdom, in Rabat, UN Tourism officially launched “Tourism Doing Business – Investing in M...
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“Travel and tourism builds diversified and resilient economies”: Saudi Arabia Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, tells World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos 
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“Travel and tourism builds diversified and resilient economies”: Saudi Arabia Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, tells World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos 

• Official Travel & Tourism sessions were prominently featured on the WEF agenda, with global leaders unpacking the transformative power of the sector. • His Excellency urged global leaders to give the sector the attention it deserves to catalyzesustainable, cross-border, multi-sector economic growth.  The Travel and Tourism sector’s essential contribution to shaping the global landscape was underscored at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos this week with His Excellency Ahmed A. Al-Khateeb, Saudi Arabia Minister of Tourism,urging world leaders to provide the industry with the focus and collaborative solutions it deserves. Saudi Arabia welcomed nearly 30 million international visitors in 2024&n...
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Dadju, Ronisia, Flora Coquerel… Invite the World to Discover the Congolese Cuvette at the First Edition of “Mboka Na Bisso”: A New Chapter for Congolese Tourism
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Dadju, Ronisia, Flora Coquerel… Invite the World to Discover the Congolese Cuvette at the First Edition of “Mboka Na Bisso”: A New Chapter for Congolese Tourism

 From January 5 to 10, 2025, the hotel group Les Relais de l’Alima hosted the inaugural edition of “MbokaNa Bisso,” meaning “Our Country” in Lingala. Designed to showcase the rich tourism potential of the Congo, the event brought together key influencers and personalities, including Dadju, Ronisia, Flora Coquerel, Alicia Aylies, Olivia Yace, Assa Sylla, and Elie Kuame. Together, they explored and shared with their communities the soul of a still-pristine region: the Congolese Cuvette. These guests, spanning diverse fields such as fashion, music, and design, are known for promoting African cultural heritage on the international stage. This spirit inspired “Mboka Na Bisso,” an initiative aimed at celebrating and spotlighting Congo’s cultural and natural treasures. Rooted in the ...
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Nkrumah Mausoleum a unique place for Africans to learn- Diagana 
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Nkrumah Mausoleum a unique place for Africans to learn- Diagana 

Mr. Ousmane Diagana, World Bank Regional Vice President, has urged Africans to use the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial and Mausoleum Park as a hub for learning and promoting Pan-Africanism and continental development.  He stressed that the vision and ideals of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President, would keep inspiring future generations of Africans, making the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial and Mausoleum Park an important center for history, culture, and education.  Mr. Diagana made these remarks after touring the museum, which underwent renovations funded by a US$3.5 million grant from the World Bank.   The upgrades included the addition of a Presidential Library, Freedom Hall, an amphitheatre, an audio-visual tunnel, and a new water fountain.  “The museum is a unique...
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‘Year of Return,’ ‘Beyond the Return’ Boosted Ghana’s Economy – Prez
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‘Year of Return,’ ‘Beyond the Return’ Boosted Ghana’s Economy – Prez

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that the "Year of Return" in 2019, followed by the "Beyond the Return" initiative, significantly boosted Ghana’s economy. He noted that these initiatives attracted over 1.5 million visitors and strengthened the country’s connections with the African diaspora, cementing Ghana’s status as a top destination for cultural heritage and investment. In his last State of the Nation address to Parliament on Friday in Accra, President Akufo-Addo emphasized that the development of eco-tourism sites and cultural heritage projects had significantly expanded Ghana’s tourism sector, attracting global attention. “One of the significant undertakings in this sector has been the renovation of the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum. “This celebrated site, dedic...
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