The 11th edition of the Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place on the 26th of March 2026 at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. …
… The hotels Ibis Styles Accra Airport Hotel, Accra City Hotel, Oak Plaza Hotel, African Regent Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel and Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra emerged as “Champions of Compassion”, the highest category at the maiden Hospitality with Heart Awards, which celebr …
… He noted that the initiative also serves as a precursor to the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026, scheduled for September 3 to 5 at the Palms Convention Center of the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. …
… The flagship event of the African cashew industry will take place at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel under the theme: “Sustainable Cashew Supply through Policy, Investment and Partnership” from Tuesday, September 15 to Saturday, September 18, 2026. …
… He declared that neither Labadi Beach Hotel nor La Palm Royal Beach Hotel will be sold, despite ongoing discussions to improve performance across parts of the portfolio. …
… FAGE also noted that the revised dates would provide a more favourable window to maximise participation and ensure the success of the event. “The event will still be held at The Palms Convention Centre at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra,” it stated. …
… The awards ceremony, held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, celebrated excellence in public service, dedication and impactful leadership in governance during the 2025 review period. …
… eived a letter from an organisation styling itself as the “Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours.” The letter informed me that I had been adjudged “Best CEO of the Year” and invited me to receive the award at an event scheduled to take place at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel …
Kofi Amoako Attah, Founder and Executive Director of SIM Group of Companies, was inducted into the 11th Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame on 26 March 2026 at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. The induction ceremony, organized by The Business Executive Media Group, celebrated his leadership across diversified business operations in travel and tourism, real estate, finance, technology, and import and export.
Kofi Amoako Attah, Founder and Executive Director of SIM Group of Companies, was inducted into the 11th Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame on 26 March 2026 at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. The induction ceremony, organized by The Business Executive Media Group, celebrated his leadership across diversified business operations in travel and tourism, real estate, finance, technology, and import and export.
The Animal Welfare League has awarded "Champions of Compassion" status to six hotels—Ibis Styles Accra Airport Hotel, Accra City Hotel, Oak Plaza Hotel, African Regent Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, and Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra—for committing to cage-free egg sourcing and ethical treatment of laying hens. The awards, part of the inaugural Hospitality with Heart Awards, evaluated 31 three-star hotels and above on their commitment to responsible sourcing and animal welfare standards.
The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters, in collaboration with Coconut Federation-Ghana and AgriOne Technologies, donated coconut seedlings to the University of Ghana during its Green Week 2026 celebration to promote environmental sustainability and climate-smart agriculture. The initiative is framed as part of Ghana's horticultural sector development and precedes the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 scheduled for September 3–5 in Accra.
Ghana has been selected to host the 2026 African Cashew Alliance Annual Cashew Conference and Expo from September 15–18 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, bringing together more than 600 stakeholders from over 30 countries across the global cashew value chain under the theme "Sustainable Cashew Supply through Policy, Investment and Partnership."
JoyNews Research Analyst Caleb Ziblim was named Overall Best Fellow at the inaugural Africa Extractives Media Fellowship, winning four awards including the Berenice Owen-Jones Award for in-depth analytical reporting, the Prolific Reporter Award, Data and Technology Award, and Investigative Impact Award. The six-month fellowship, delivered by Newswire Africa in partnership with the Australian High Commission in Ghana, trained journalists to strengthen reporting on Ghana's extractive sector.
The director-general of SSNIT announced that La Palm Royal Beach Hotel has returned to profitability for the first time in years as efforts to revive struggling hotel investments show early signs of working. SSNIT has no plans to sell any of its hotel investments despite performance challenges at some assets.
SSNIT Director-General Kwasi Afreh Biney has firmly declared that neither Labadi Beach Hotel nor La Palm Royal Beach Hotel will be sold, dismissing speculation about the Trust's hospitality investments. He cited Labadi Beach Hotel's strong performance, noting it paid ¢17.8 million in dividends for 2024 and achieved profit before tax exceeding ¢67 million.
The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters announced that the 3rd Ghana International Horticulture Expo, originally scheduled for June 11–13, 2026, has been postponed to September 3–5, 2026. The decision followed consultations with stakeholders and was made to avoid conflicts with major national programmes, international business engagements, and global sporting activities that would have affected participation during the original dates.
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance, has been named the Overall Best Performing Minister at the 6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards, recognized for his distinguished service and performance at the Ministry of Finance. The awards ceremony, held in Accra, celebrated excellence in public service and impactful leadership in governance during the 2025 review period.
Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, Director-General of SIGA, declined a "Best CEO of the Year" award from an organisation styling itself as "Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours," citing lack of clarity on the award year, assessment criteria, panel composition, performance indicators, and contenders, and concerns about payment requirements for attendance.
Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah called on West African countries to leverage responsible mining and reliable power to drive industrial growth and job creation at the opening of WAMPEX 2026 in Accra. He highlighted Ghana's shift toward a value-driven mining economy measured by industrialisation, job creation, and improved livelihoods rather than extraction alone.
Mfantsipim, founded in 1876 as Ghana's first secondary school, is launching a 150th Anniversary Awards and Fundraising Dinner scheduled for October 31, 2026, to celebrate distinguished alumni and institutions while raising funds for legacy projects.
The Ghana Insurance University College (GIUC) was inaugurated on May 15 after two decades as the Ghana Insurance Institute, and held its 19th graduation ceremony at which 234 students received diplomas and certificates and 27 awards were conferred.
Joy Prime held the 2026 Cook With Mum – Celebrity Edition on May 10 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, featuring Ghanaian celebrities cooking with their mothers before an audience that included over 150 mothers and families. The event included storytelling, dancing, and musical performances.
GCB Bank PLC rewarded five lucky customers with an all-expenses-paid trip to the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico through its 'Pa-To-Pa' savings campaign, which rewarded customers who consistently deposited multiples of GH¢300 into their accounts.
GCB Bank ended its "Pa To Pa" customer reward campaign on May 8 with a grand finale draw at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, celebrating 50 outstanding customers and selecting five top winners to receive fully sponsored World Cup trips.
GCB Bank Managing Director Farihan Alhassan has commended customers for participating in the bank's five-month "Pa To Pa" savings promotion, which concluded at a grand finale on May 8 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. The initiative, launched in December, was designed to encourage consistent saving for personal goals such as weddings, car purchases, and vacations.
The National Lottery Authority has praised GCB Bank for its commitment to fairness and transparency in executing the "Pa To To Pa Promo" campaign, which ran from December 2025 to April 2026. The NLA, which closely monitored the promotion under its regulatory mandate, confirmed it was satisfied with the conduct of the draw, conducted with integrity and accountability.
Joy Prime TV is hosting Cook With Mum – Celebrity Edition on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, featuring five celebrities cooking with their mothers alongside games, live performances, and free admission for families celebrating motherhood.
Freda Donkor, CEO of FH Depot Company Limited, has been honoured as Ghana's Most Respected CEO in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Distribution category at the 2nd edition of the 100 Ghana Titans Awards, recognising her leadership, the company's growth, and her advocacy for women in business and mentorship.
Mark Hayford, CEO of White Sand Travel Consult, was recognised at the 2nd edition of the 100 Ghana Titans Awards 2026 for his contribution to corporate travel services and excellence in the travel and tourism sector. Hayford dedicated the honour to his team and clients, noting it motivates continued service improvement and industry expansion.
Divine Kweku Tetteh, Managing Consultant of Elmedis Safety Consult, was honoured at the 2nd edition of the 100 Ghana Titans Awards 2026 for his contributions to occupational safety and quality management. The award, presented on April 24 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, recognised his leadership and impact in HSEQ management through his firm's workplace safety solutions and compliance services.