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Ghana Tourism Development Company

Ghana Tourism Development Company — government agency promoting Ghana's tourism sector, recognized as Second Runner-Up for Most Innovative MICE Destination in Africa.

2026-05-042026-09-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Also at the event, the CEO of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Prof.

    Ghana named Second Runner-Up for Most Innovative MICE Destination in Africa
  3. August 2026
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    The Marketing and Public Relations Department of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) has received a major operational boost with the acquisition of state-of-the-art digital and communication equipment.

    GTDC boosts Marketing and PR Department with state-of-the-art equipment
  5. July 2026
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    The trip is being organized under the “Campus to Countries” initiative by the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), led by Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Prof.

    University of Ghana Students begin 3-Day “Campus to Countries” tour of Togo and Benin
  7. Joy Online

    The Minister announced that the Ghana Tourism Development Company had launched a digital tourism platform to showcase tourism businesses and attractions across the country.

    Government targets Volta Region as Ghana’s next major tourism hub — Abla Gomashie
  8. Joy Online

    The Minister announced that the Ghana Tourism Development Company had launched a digital tourism platform to showcase tourism businesses and attractions across the country.

    Tourism Ministry targets Volta Region as major eco-tourism hub – Gomashie
  9. Joy Online

    The Minister announced that the Ghana Tourism Development Company had launched a digital tourism platform to showcase tourism businesses and attractions across the country.

    Tourism Ministry targets Volta Region as major eco-tourism hub – Gomashie
  10. June 2026
  11. The Chronicle

    Among those visited were the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor; Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George; CEO of Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Professor Kobby Mensah; a

    Sam George, CID Boss throw support behind Jeffrey Nortey, ahead of June 12 show
  12. Joy Online

    Among those visited were the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor; Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George; CEO of Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Professor Kobby Mensah; a

    Sam George, CID Boss throw support behind #3FacesofJeffreyNortey ahead of June 12 show
  13. May 2026
  14. Joy Online

    Other supporters of the debut Ladé Wosornu Students Poetry Contest included Ghana Tourism Development Company Official, National Film Authority, Yumvita Ghana, Apple Man Ghana and Breathing Art Studio.

    Maiden Ladé Wosornu Students Poetry Contest held in Accra
  15. The Ghanaian Times

    Also speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Tourism Development Company and Professor of Marketing at the University of Ghana Business School said the app is “very appropriate.

    University of Ghana launches UGA Network App to reconnect global alumni community

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Ghana named Second Runner-Up for Most Innovative MICE Destination

    Ghana has been recognized as the Second Runner-Up for the Most Innovative Business Tourism Destination in Africa at the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum Awards held in South Africa, highlighting its growing appeal as a hub for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events.

    8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 31 August

  1. GTDC equips Marketing and PR Department with digital tools

    The Ghana Tourism Development Company has acquired professional cameras, lenses, tripods, call centre headsets, and an iPhone for its Marketing and Public Relations Department. The equipment is intended to improve content production, digital marketing campaigns, customer engagement, and GTDC's visibility across media platforms.

    31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 31 July

  1. University of Ghana students tour Togo and Benin for cultural exchange

    About 36 University of Ghana students embarked on a 3-day, 2-night educational trip to Togo and Benin as part of the "Campus to Countries" initiative organized by the Ghana Tourism Development Company in collaboration with the university's Students' Representative Council. The programme aims to deepen cross-border learning and cultural exchange while exposing students to the lifestyles and cultures of neighbouring West African countries.

    31 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 20 July

  1. Government aims to develop Volta Region as major tourism destination

    Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie said the government is committed to making the Volta Region a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion, eco-tourism development, and private sector investment. She outlined plans to work with local assemblies to identify marketable attractions and improve road accessibility to tourism sites in the region.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Tourism ministry positions Volta Region as major eco-tourism hub

    Ghana's Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister has reaffirmed the government's commitment to developing the Volta Region as a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion, eco-tourism development, and private sector investment, with plans to improve road access to tourist attractions through infrastructure projects.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 19 July

  1. Tourism Ministry prioritizes Volta Region for eco-tourism development

    The Tourism Minister has pledged the government's commitment to developing the Volta Region as a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion and eco-tourism, coordinating with local assemblies to identify marketable attractions and working with the Roads Ministry to improve accessibility to tourism sites.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Jeffrey Nortey secures support for June 12 theatre show

    Actor Jeffrey Nortey has visited senior government officials and media organisations to promote his "3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey" event, scheduled for June 12, 2026, at the National Theatre. The Criminal Investigations Department director and Communication Minister Samuel Nartey George have pledged support for the show.

    5 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Actor Jeffrey Nortey invites officials to June 12 theatre show

    Actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey has visited high-profile personalities and institutions, including the CID Director-General and Minister for Communication, to invite them to the 3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey event scheduled for June 12, 2026, at the National Theatre.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 31 May

  1. Maiden Ladé Wosornu Students Poetry Contest held in Accra

    The inaugural Ladé Wosornu Students Poetry Contest, organised by the Creative Arts Agency Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Library Authority and Pan-African Writers Association, was held in Accra to honour the Ghanaian creative arts legend. The annual national student literary programme aims to encourage appreciation of Ghanaian poetry and promote indigenous Ghanaian languages, with regional competitions leading to a national final.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. University of Ghana launches digital alumni network app

    The University of Ghana has launched the UGA Network App to reconnect graduates and strengthen ties with its alumni community. The app allows alumni to register, verify status, search for other graduates by year or location, register for events, participate in mentorship programs, and support university initiatives.

    29 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 6 May

  1. GTDC CEO Prof. Mensah named among global place-branding leaders

    The Ghana Tourism Development Company CEO, Professor Kobby Mensah, has been named among the 2026 "Twelve Leaders Shaping Place Branding Right Now" by The Place Brand Observer, making him the only West African tourism development executive in this year's selection. The recognition acknowledges his convergence of academic insight and applied leadership in destination development.

    6 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 4 May

  1. GTDC CEO Prof. Mensah named among top 12 global place-branding leaders

    Professor Kobby Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company, has been named among The Place Brand Observer's 2026 Twelve Leaders Shaping Place Branding Right Now. He is the only West African tourism development executive on the list, joining leaders from The Gambia, Estonia, Sweden, the UK, Chile, Thailand, Sierra Leone and the United States.

    4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. GTDC CEO Prof. Mensah named among top 12 global place branding leaders

    Professor Kobby Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company, has been named among the 2026 Twelve Leaders Shaping Place Branding by The Place Brand Observer. He is the only West African tourism development executive on this year's list, which recognises practitioners, policymakers and researchers advancing the field.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

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