Wednesday, 7 October 2026

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Wednesday, 7 October 2026

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Ghana Tourism Authority

Also known as: GTA · the Ghana Tourism Authority

Ghana Tourism Authority — government agency that trains taxi drivers as tourism ambassadors, awards media achievements, and promotes domestic tourism campaigns.

2026-04-242026-10-07

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August 2026
21 AugJoy Online
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Maame Efua Houadjeto, has partnered Adwinsa Publications Ghana Ltd and the Ghana Library Authority to publish a children’s tourism book. …
Maame Efua Houadjeto partners publication of children’s tourism book
20 AugJoy Online
… The Authority’s participation in Invest Fest was undertaken in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority, with participation from private-sector partners Adansie Travel and Tours and Sunseekers Travel and Tours. …
GIPA invites investors to maiden ‘Invest Ghana Summit’
19 AugJoy Online
… The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Ghana Tourism Authority, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diaspora institutions and Ghana’s diplomatic missions abroad can all potentially play complementary roles. …
Beyond the Concert: What BHIM festival London reveals about Ghana’s cultural diplomacy and soft power
19 AugJoy Online
The Acting Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, has warned private hostel operators that licences issued by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) do not exempt them from Ghana’s rent laws. …
GTA licence does not exempt private hostels from rent laws – Rent Commissioner
19 AugJoy Online
… The Acting Rent Commissioner also rejected claims that private hostels cannot be regulated because they are licensed by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). …
Rent Control receives 100 applications from students over private hostel charges in Ghana
18 AugJoy Online
… Emphasising the legal foundation of their operations, Dr Owusu-Bi argued that student hostels did not fall under standard tenancy laws governed by the Rent Control Department but rather operated under licensing laws regulated by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). …
Hostel operators warn Rent Control action could worsen accommodation shortage at KNUST
18 AugJoy Online
… Ghana’s participation in Invest Fest was undertaken in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority, as well as private-sector partners Adansi Travel and Tours and Sunseekers Travel and Tours. …
GIPA secures investor leads at Invest Fest 2026
17 AugJoy Online
… As such, they do not fall within the traditional landlord-tenant framework under Ghana’s rent control laws but rather under the Ghana Tourism Authority. …
Hostel Owners Association bares teeth over legality of rent control campaign against exorbitant fees
17 AugJoy Online
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in the Central Region has temporarily shut down four hospitality establishments for breaching various tourism regulatory requirements. …
GTA closes Elmina Beach Resort, three other facilities over regulatory violations
16 AugJoy Online
… But he says in some respects the initiative soon morphed. “The Ghana Tourism Authority also latched on to it and then used it to enhance their tourism project,” Asare explains, saying the initiative started to become less about “repair” and more about hitting tourism quotas. …
‘Ghana was the crime scene’ – the country leading the demand for slavery reparations

Society

Deputy Education Minister appeals to striking teachers to resume work

The News

Deputy Minister of Education Dr Clement Apaak has appealed to striking pre-tertiary teachers to return to classrooms while government works to resolve their concerns, including promotions, salary adjustments, and conditions of service. He said government had agreed that nearly 80,000 teachers who passed promotional examinations would receive new salary scales and allowances with effect from January 2026, and explained delays were partly due to data transfer challenges between the Ghana Education Service and the Controller and Accountant-General's Department.

6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Deputy Education Minister appeals to striking teachers to resume work
Deputy Minister of Education Dr Clement Apaak has appealed to striking pre-tertiary teachers to return to classrooms while government works to resolve their concerns, including promotions, salary adjustments, and conditions of service. He said government had agreed that nearly 80,000 teachers who passed promotional examinations would receive new salary scales and allowances with effect from January 2026, and explained delays were partly due to data transfer challenges between the Ghana Education Service and the Controller and Accountant-General's Department.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

Deputy Education Minister appeals to striking teachers to return
Deputy Minister Dr Clement Apaak has appealed to striking pre-tertiary teachers to return to classrooms while the government works to resolve their concerns, including promotions, salary adjustments, allowances, and conditions of service. The minister cited data-transfer delays as the reason for delayed implementation of new salary scales for nearly 80,000 teachers who passed promotional examinations, and said the government has agreed to make promotions automatic and provide new salaries effective January 2026.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Domestic tourism strengthens local economies through spending
Domestic tourism—travel within one's own country for leisure, education, or culture—generates spending on accommodation, food, transportation, and attractions, benefiting local businesses and communities while enabling local governments to generate revenue through permits, licenses, and fees for infrastructure and services.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Blackstar Experience plans fashion week in Accra and Akosombo November
The Blackstar Experience will hold a two-day fashion week in November 2026, with a summit scheduled for 4 November in Accra and a Presidential Runway event on 7 November in Akosombo. The organisers are partnering with the Ghana Tourism Authority to arrange additional activities including hiking and quad biking.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 4 October

Ghana Tourism Authority trains taxi drivers as tourism ambassadors
The Ghana Tourism Authority has begun sensitising taxi drivers to promote Ghana's tourism attractions, culture and local experiences to visitors as part of the 'Know Ghana' campaign, which aims to educate transport unions on the Authority's domestic marketing agenda including 'See Ghana, Eat Ghana, Wear Ghana and Feel Ghana' and 'Experience Ghana'.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

Saltpond heritage centre proposed to boost tourism and development
The President of the Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance has called for establishment of a National Political History and Heritage Centre at Saltpond to preserve Ghana's political history and turn the town's historic sites into opportunities for tourism, education, research, and economic development. The proposed centre would document Ghana's independence struggle and promote investment, enterprise, and community development in a town with significant landmarks including Canaan Lodge, where the United Gold Coast Convention was formed in 1947.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

Tourism Minister calls for maintenance and storytelling at attractions
Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie has called for improved maintenance, consistent interpretation of historical narratives, and continuous investment in tourist attractions to enhance visitor experiences and encourage repeat visits. She made the appeal during a tour of selected attractions in the Eastern Region, including Aburi Botanical Gardens, Aburi Craft Village and Papaye Recreation Village, as part of World Tourism Day activities.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

Ghana records 4.34 billion dollars in 2025 tourism receipts
Ghana's tourism sector recorded over 4.34 billion dollars in receipts from more than 1.3 million international tourists in 2025, alongside 1.79 million domestic visits across 55 tourist sites. Officials urged industry players to embrace technology, invest in capacity building, and protect Ghana's cultural heritage and natural environment to sustain growth.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana launches inaugural Black Star Fashion Week celebration
Ghana is hosting the maiden Black Star Fashion Week, a two-day national fashion experience organised by the Presidency-backed Black Star Experience Secretariat in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. The event, taking place in Accra and Senchi, will feature a fashion summit on November 4 in Accra focused on industry dialogue, talent discovery, and showcasing Ghanaian fashion globally.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana launches inaugural Black Star Fashion Week
Ghana is hosting the maiden Black Star Fashion Week, a two-day national fashion experience in Accra and Senchi organized by the Presidency-backed Black Star Experience Secretariat with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. The event aims to discover talent, convene industry stakeholders, and showcase Ghanaian fashion globally, with the first day featuring the Black Star Fashion Summit on November 4 in Accra.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 29 September

Birifoh divisional chief sworn in, pledges border security focus
Naa Debomo Victor Gandaa V was officially outdoored as the new divisional chief of Birifoh Traditional Area in Lawra Municipality. He outlined a development agenda centred on border security, education, water provision, rural electrification and heritage preservation, and allocated 42 acres of land to the Ghana Immigration Service for a training school to help monitor unapproved cross-border routes.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews correspondent wins Digital Tourism Icon award
The Ghana Tourism Authority has awarded Emmanuel Adu Gyamfi, JoyNews' Ahafo Regional Correspondent, the Digital Tourism Icon of the Year 2026 award at the second Ahafo Regional Tourism Awards. The award recognises his promotion of tourism and socio-economic development in the region through traditional and digital media platforms including Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram and Multimedia Group channels.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Tourism Authority honours journalist Emmanuel Adu Gyamfi
The Ghana Tourism Authority has named JoyNews' Ahafo Regional Correspondent Emmanuel Adu Gyamfi as Digital Tourism Icon of the Year 2026 for his promotion of tourism and socio-economic development in the region through traditional and digital media platforms.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism Minister urges digital transformation of Ghana tourism sector
Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie called for Ghana's tourism sector to embrace AI, digital payment systems, social media, and online booking platforms to improve promotion and accessibility of tourism services. She emphasized that digital transformation should protect Ghana's cultural identity and engage local stakeholders including artisans and traditional authorities.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism Minister urges digital transformation of Ghana's tourism sector
Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie called for accelerated digital transformation of Ghana's tourism sector, including adoption of AI, digital payment systems, and online booking platforms to improve promotion and delivery of tourism services. She stressed investment in digital skills and that AI should complement human creativity while protecting Ghana's cultural identity and heritage.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

Ghana tourism sector must embrace AI, says GHATOF president
The President of the Ghana Tourism Federation has called on the tourism industry to adopt artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to attract visitors and deliver services, while emphasizing that technology alone requires stronger cooperation among businesses, regulators, and workers. He urged tourism operators to move beyond isolation and proposed linking the Eastern Expo with major festivals to create an integrated tourism calendar.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Tourism Federation calls for AI adoption in tourism
The Ghana Tourism Federation has urged greater adoption of digitalisation and artificial intelligence to reshape the country's tourism industry and make it more competitive, arguing that these tools are becoming essential for destination marketing, understanding visitor behaviour, and improving service delivery.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Tourism Authority seeks ultra-modern cocoa museum in Western North
The Ghana Tourism Authority's Western North Regional Director has called on the Ghana Cocoa Board and stakeholders to establish an ultra-modern Cocoa Museum in the region to preserve cocoa heritage, document the history and evolution of cocoa production, and serve as an educational and tourism hub for students, researchers, and visitors.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

GHATOF urges Ghana tourism sector to embrace digitalisation, AI
The Ghana Tourism Federation has called on stakeholders to embrace digitalisation and artificial intelligence to transform the tourism sector and improve Ghana's competitiveness. The federation's president emphasised that Ghana must actively participate in digital transformation rather than simply observe global changes, and urged stronger collaboration between tourism regulators and the private sector.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GHATOF calls for stronger GTA-private sector partnership in tourism
The Ghana Tourism Federation president Seth Ocran has urged deeper collaboration between the Ghana Tourism Authority and private-sector tourism associations, saying effective regulation must be paired with continuous dialogue and partnership to build a more coordinated, competitive and sustainable tourism industry.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

24-Hour Economy Secretariat to support 2026 Inter Tourism Expo
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat will support the 6th Inter Tourism Expo, scheduled for October 21–23, 2026 in Cape Coast. The event, themed "Positioning Ghana as a 24-Hour Investment Economy," will bring together over 300 tourism stakeholders and investors to focus on agribusiness, digital sovereignty, and AfCFTA industrial acceleration.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Domestic tourism growth potential hinges on Ghanaian participation
A campaign by Joy FM and BENTSIFI invites Ghanaians to explore outdoor experiences within Ghana, suggesting that the country's largest tourism market may be Ghanaians themselves, as domestic leisure patterns have shifted toward indoor and commercial activities.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

Asante Kingdom preserves African cultural heritage uniquely well
Abeiku Santana, Deputy CEO of Ghana Tourism Authority, described the Asante Kingdom as one of Africa's most powerful kingdoms and a citadel of culture, citing the Manhyia Palace Museum as evidence of unmatched historical preservation from the first to the 16th occupant of the Golden Stool.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 22 September

MSDA calls for national political heritage centre in Saltpond
The Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance has called for establishment of a National Political History and Heritage Centre in Saltpond to preserve Ghana's political and nationalist heritage, serving as a hub for learning, research, civic education and heritage tourism rather than merely a museum.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Government holds first diaspora townhall to strengthen collaboration
The Diaspora Affairs Office of the President held its inaugural Ghana Diaspora Townhall Meeting at Christiansborg Castle, aimed at providing a structured platform for direct dialogue between the government and the Ghanaian and African Diaspora community to address concerns and facilitate greater participation in national development.
22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 21 September

Ghana's tourism marketing outpaces infrastructure readiness
An opinion piece questions whether Ghana is marketing itself to tourists faster than it is improving the visitor experience, raising concerns about hotel pricing competitiveness and the sustainability of initiatives like the Visit Ghana partnership with Sunderland Football Club.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

KNUST lecturer wins three tourism awards in consecutive years
Dr. Benjamin Appiah Osei, a Senior Lecturer in Hospitality and Tourism Studies at KNUST, has received three tourism awards over three consecutive years—including Digital Tourism Icon at the Ashanti Regional Tourism Awards (2024 and 2026) and the Tourism Innovation & Technology Award at Ghana's National Tourism Awards (2025)—for his work in digital hospitality education and his Tourism & Hospitality for Everyone initiative.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

Tourism authority CEO backs Mahama's New Economy investment vision
Ghana Tourism Authority CEO Maame Efua Houadjeto praised President Mahama's "New Economy" vision, calling for tourism to be viewed as an engine for investment, job creation, and wealth creation rather than just visitor attraction. The New Economy is a US$10 billion investment programme to be implemented over four years targeting seven priority sectors including tourism and agriculture.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

NSA denies authorizing World Cup visa money collection scheme
The National Sports Authority has denied authorizing collection of approximately $623,000 or facilitating visas for people seeking to travel to the United States and Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following public allegations that individuals associated with the NSA received such funds on promises of securing visas. The NSA clarified that its arrangement with FIFA-licensed partner TRIBE FEST for fan-experience activities did not extend to authorizing visa procurement collection.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

Joy FM listeners debate whether Ghanaians should stay or emigrate
A debate on Joy FM's Super Morning Show explored whether Ghanaians should remain in the country to pursue opportunities or travel abroad. Ghana Tourism Authority Deputy Chief Executive Officer Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana argued that Ghana still has significant opportunities, while listeners raised concerns about limited access to capital and jobs making it difficult for young people to stay.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →