… titutions and projects, including the Ghana Improved Cookstove Distribution Programme; the Financial Intelligence Centre; the Ghana Tourism Development Fund; the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA); the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF); the Ghana Tourism Authority …
… The Forum is being organised in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the Australia Africa Chamber of Commerce, and other strategic public and private sector institutions committed to advancing bilateral trade and investment. …
… Mr Opoku further disclosed that the department had collaborated with the Ghana Tourism Authority to monitor and regulate hostel facilities, particularly those operating without the required licences and registration. …
… Dignitaries, including Prof Darimani, Director Bannoku Daniel, and the Regional Director of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Kwesi Larbi, inspected the culinary displays. …
… In collaboration with the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and the Ghana Tourism Authority, the event will bring together investors, business leaders, policymakers, and development partners to explore investment opportunities that support Ghana’s Reset Agenda and deepen economic coope …
… The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has a narrow but real window here. Destination marketing campaigns timed around Ghana’s match schedule can convert that passive awareness into active curiosity. …
… The event brought together notable leaders and personalities from both countries, including Abeiku Santana, Rex Omar, Bola Ray, representatives from the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre and the Ghana Tourism Authority, as well as senior Ethiopian tourism stakeholders including B …
Akuapem North Member of Parliament Sammi Awuku is challenging the legality of the appointment of Ms Gertrude Emefa Donkor as Chairperson of the Board of the Ghana Tourism Authority, arguing that her current role as Managing Director of GoldBod Jewellery — a state-owned institutio …
… The event, organised in collaboration with the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and the Ghana Tourism Authority, is expected to bring together key stakeholders from both countries to explore opportunities that support Ghana’s Reset Agenda and strengthen bilateral economic relations. …
The Audit Service disclosed that it awarded 10 outsourced audit contracts to TRC Consult between January 2025 and the present through single-source procurement approved by the Public Procurement Authority. The contracts, covering audits of public institutions including GIDA, MIIF, the Ghana Tourism Authority, and the University of Ghana's WACCBIP project, had fees ranging from GH¢32,750 to GH¢291,000.
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Audit Service awarded 10 contracts to a single firm via single-source procurement, raising accountability questions about public procurement processes.
The Audit Service disclosed that it awarded 10 outsourced audit contracts to TRC Consult between January 2025 and the present through single-source procurement approved by the Public Procurement Authority. The contracts, covering audits of public institutions including GIDA, MIIF, the Ghana Tourism Authority, and the University of Ghana's WACCBIP project, had fees ranging from GH¢32,750 to GH¢291,000.
The Ghana Embassy in Australia has officially endorsed the Ghana–Australia Multicultural Trade and Investment Forum scheduled for 19–20 August 2026 in Sydney, organised by Ankell Investments Ltd. The Embassy expressed readiness to facilitate official government delegations, business executives, investors, and members of the Ghanaian diaspora, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Ghana's Acting Rent Commissioner has ordered all hostel operators to suspend planned rent increases, warning that defaulters will face legal action. The department plans to register all landlords nationwide and has partnered with the Ghana Tourism Authority to monitor hostel facilities.
The Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Organisational Development (CIKOD) has officially launched the Ghana Universities Movement for Agro-Ecology (GUMA) at Dr Hilla Limann Technical University, aimed at reigniting youth interest in indigenous agriculture and local consumption. The launch event, held during the university's SRC week, included a debate on Ghanaians' preference for imported products over locally produced food.
Football's World Cup platform offers Ghana emotional diplomacy and international visibility, reaching billions of viewers and serving as a soft power tool for national branding that politics and traditional diplomacy struggle to achieve.
Ghana and Canada gathered in Toronto for the 2026 Ghana-Canada Investment Forum to deepen economic cooperation and explore strategic investment opportunities. The event highlighted Ghana's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, examining how Canadian businesses and investors can partner with Ghanaian enterprises to support the country's economic transformation.
Ghana's fifth World Cup qualification provides a global marketing platform; the World Cup reaches five billion viewers and offers a faster, more powerful way to build national reputation than traditional campaigns, influencing investor and tourist perceptions.
Bridge54, in partnership with Black Star Experience and Kuriftu Resorts, organised Ghana Month in Ethiopia, bringing together tourism leaders, government officials, businesses, and creatives from both countries to showcase Ghana's culture, products, tourism potential, and investment opportunities to an East African audience. The initiative included participation from Ghana's investment and tourism authorities, as well as senior Ethiopian tourism officials.
Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku has questioned whether Ghana Tourism Authority board chair Gertrude Donkor meets the Tourism Act's private sector requirement, arguing that her role as Managing Director of GoldBod Jewellery — a state-owned institution — disqualifies her from serving as a private sector representative.
Ghana and Canada will host an investment forum in Toronto on June 15, 2026, to explore strategic opportunities, forge partnerships, and advance Ghana's economic transformation agenda, with a focus on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.
International tourism receipts fell from $4.83 billion in 2024 to $4.34 billion in 2025, even as Ghana recorded 1,306,962 international tourist arrivals, a 1.4% increase over 2024. Domestic tourism and tourism enterprises expanded, with licensed tourism businesses rising from 6,702 to 7,109.
Ghana and Canada will host an investment forum on June 15, 2026, in Toronto to explore strategic investment opportunities, foster partnerships, and advance Ghana's economic transformation agenda, including its 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.
The Ghana Tourism Authority released its 2025 Tourism Report, which shows Ghana received 1,306,962 international arrivals in 2025, a 1.4% increase from 2024, alongside growth in domestic tourism visits to 55 sites (1.79 million), licensed tourism enterprises (rising to 7,109), and the entertainment and conference segment (14.3% growth).
Ghana and Canada will host an investment forum in Toronto on June 15, 2026, to showcase investment opportunities and promote partnerships supporting Ghana's economic transformation, with a focus on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme aimed at driving industrialisation, expanding exports, and creating jobs.
TRiBE Culture Fest, in partnership with the National Sports Authority and Ghana Tourism Authority, will establish viewing centres across all 16 regions of Ghana to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup, combining football with culture, entertainment and community engagement through fan parks with giant screens, local food and live entertainment.
Benjamin Crump, an American civil rights attorney known for civil rights and police brutality cases in the U.S., launched his debut novel "Worse Than a Lie" in Accra on Friday. He affirmed his commitment to reparative justice and called Ghana a key gateway for diaspora engagement, emphasizing that the future of black people depends on how they support and invest in one another.
Ghana officially launched an e-visa system on 25 May 2026 to modernize visa administration and simplify travel, with the government announcing that African passport holders will not be required to pay visa fees when using the platform.
Our Lady of Grace Senior High School won the ACE Consult Spoken Word Contest in the Ashanti region with 91 points after three rounds, competing on the theme "When the Whistle Blows, Borders Fade" to project the 2026 World Cup. The event, which started in 2024 in partnership with the US Embassy in Ghana, aims to nurture students' creativity, eloquence, leadership, and public speaking skills.
Domestic tourism—residents traveling within Ghana for leisure and business—has become a key driver of the country's tourism industry, contributing to economic growth and cultural preservation. The Ghana Tourism Authority recently launched the "Experience Ghana" campaign to encourage citizens and visitors to explore domestic destinations and share experiences digitally.
Maame Efua Houadjeto, CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, has been enstooled as the Safohen of the Bentsir No. 1 Asafo Company in Cape Coast under the stool name Nana Efua Kouguah Nshiraba II. The traditional ceremony, attended by hundreds of people including government officials and community leaders, showcased Ghana's cultural heritage and symbolized recognition of her leadership and service to the community.
Ghana's Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie pledged to push for completion of the uncompleted Centre for National Culture building in Wa, a 1,500-capacity auditorium and crafts village that has been abandoned since the contractor stopped work following its 2008 start. She said she had gathered documents and met staff from relevant boards to understand why the structure remains unfinished and committed to engaging the Ministries of Finance and Transport to coordinate next steps.
A Tourism Trade Show held in Ethiopia as part of Ghana Month at Kuriftu African Village brought together tourism stakeholders, business leaders, and diplomats to celebrate African unity and strengthen Ethiopian-Ghanaian partnerships in tourism, culture, and investment through exhibitions of Ghanaian traditions, craftsmanship, and cuisine.
Ghana's Acting Rent Commissioner Fredrick Opoku has accused some landlords and hostel operators of exploiting students through excessive accommodation charges, stating that rising hostel costs are pushing some students into prostitution to pay rent. The Rent Control Department is assessing hostel pricing following concerns from the National Union of Ghana Students over continuous fee increases.
The Adaklu District Chief Executive has commended Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd for providing free health screening and financial literacy services to women in the district as part of Mother's Day activities held on May 9.
The 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite, held on April 25 at +233 Jazz Bar & Grill, featured performances by veteran and contemporary artists and raised funds for the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund. The event marked the official launch of a landmark Highlife Festival scheduled for October 2026 and the 'Highlife 2 the World Tour'.
The Ghana Tourism Authority has started an inspection and licence renewal exercise for food, beverage and entertainment businesses in Greater Accra to ensure compliance with public health, safety and operational standards. The exercise covers traditional catering enterprises including chop bars, food vendors, drinking bars, pubs and fast food joints.
The Ghana Tourism Authority has begun an inspection and licence renewal exercise for food, beverage and entertainment enterprises in the Greater Accra Region, covering traditional catering enterprises including chop bars, food vendors, drinking bars and fast food joints. The exercise aims to ensure facilities comply with public health, safety and operational standards.
The Musicians Union of Ghana held its 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite on 25 April to raise funds for the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund, featuring performances by Teacher, Mzbel, Obrafour, Kwabena Kwabena, and others. The event announced the official launch of the Highlife Festival planned for October 2026 and the Highlife to the World Tour.
The Ghana Tourism Authority has commenced inspection of licence renewal for food, beverage and entertainment enterprises in the Greater Accra Region, covering chop bars, food vendors, drinking bars, pubs, fast food joints, snack bars and outdoor catering services to ensure compliance with public health, safety and operational standards.