Also known as: Ministry of Tourism · Tourism Ministry
Ghana government ministry overseeing tourism, culture and creative arts; pursuing domestic-first tourism strategy and released revised National Cultural Policy in June 2026.
… The Deputy CEO of GTA dedicated the recognition to the Government of Ghana, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the Ghana Tourism Authority, his colleagues, industry stakeholders, the media, his family, and “every Ghanaian who believes in the power of tourism to t …
… The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has equally elevated Ghanaian cuisine as a strategic pillar for tourism promotion through initiatives such as the 2026 Afro-Gastro Festival, recognising food as an important cultural and economic asset capable of attracting globa …
… The Africa World Heritage Fund agreed to support the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts and the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) through specialised human resource development and capacity-building programmes aimed at strengthening heritage conservation and ma …
… The campaign has received support from several key state institutions, including the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ghana Tourism Authority, the Creative Arts Agency and the Black Star Experience Secretariat. …
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has officially taken over the former Ministry of Finance Annex Building in Accra as part of efforts to strengthen its institutional capacity and improve service delivery. …
… The campaign, introduced by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, encourages Ghanaians to wear the traditional Fugu smock every Wednesday as part of efforts to promote cultural identity and support local producers. …
… The collective also appealed to the President, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Parliament, corporate Ghana and the public to support Ghanaian representatives across fields including music, comedy, dance, theatre, filmmaking, science, robotics, fashion, debatin …
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Ghana’s tourism sector through stronger collaboration and strategic stakeholder engagement aimed at enhancing the country’s global competitiveness and contributing to national develop …
… According to information shared by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the project is designed to preserve cultural memory, deepen understanding of the shared history between Ghana and Denmark, and ensure that important heritage sites are protected for future gene …
Maxima Media Group has launched the inaugural Foodies Choice Awards, a Pan-African recognition platform for consumers to celebrate excellence across the continent's food value chain, opening nominations across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda to recognise governments, farmers, agribusinesses, chefs, food brands, hospitality operators, media personalities, and innovators.
Tourism Minister Abla Gomashie secured US$3.5 million from the Korean National Commission for UNESCO to restore six of Ghana's World Heritage Forts and Castles. Ghana also secured commitments from the Africa World Heritage Fund and WHIPIC for heritage management capacity-building.
Ghana's Highlife to the World campaign has launched internationally with a masterclass in Paris, celebrating the history and global influence of Highlife music following its inscription on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The initiative, organised by MUSIGA in partnership with BenayaCon Promotions and ShowBiz Africa, aims to preserve and promote Highlife on the global stage.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has taken over the former Ministry of Finance Annex Building in Accra, which comprises 97 offices, three conference rooms, furniture and equipment. The handover is intended to strengthen the Tourism Ministry's institutional capacity and improve service delivery.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts' Fugu Wednesday campaign, launched to promote traditional Ghanaian smocks, has raised awareness but traders report it has not yet delivered the expected commercial boost, with some noting initial excitement has diminished.
Ghana's spoken word collective Ehalakasa is requesting government support to send three representatives to the 2026 World Poetry Slam Championship in Durban, South Africa, arguing that national representation should extend beyond football to include arts and culture.
Ghana's Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts is pursuing a "domestic-first, global-next" strategy to strengthen the tourism sector through stakeholder collaboration and strategic initiatives including a National Cultural Policy, UNESCO programme, and Tourism Marketplace.
Ghana and Denmark have signed a partnership agreement to preserve and promote cultural heritage sites in Osu, Accra, with a GHC 1.7 million project involving the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board, the University of Ghana, and the National Museum of Denmark. The initiative will document historical sites, digitize cultural records, and support long-term plans for a museum and memorial at Osu Castle.
The Ghana Olympic Committee president says the Ghana House project, launched in London on July 8, 2026, represents a major opportunity to advance Ghana's economic diplomacy agenda and position the country as an investment destination. The initiative is designed to promote Ghanaian products and services, facilitate trade partnerships, showcase tourism and creative industries, and strengthen diaspora relationships.
At least 18 people were injured in Damascus on Tuesday when explosive devices detonated near the Four Seasons Hotel, where French President Emmanuel Macron was meeting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The blasts occurred approximately 125 metres from the hotel; Syrian security forces identified two devices—one in a parked vehicle and one in a rubbish bin—before they detonated, with four police officers among the wounded and no immediate deaths reported.
Ghana's Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has made an electronic copy of the revised National Cultural Policy available for free public access on its website. The policy was officially launched on June 9, 2026, at the National Theatre of Ghana in Accra, and the ministry aims to ensure widespread dissemination and stakeholder participation in its implementation.
Ghana's Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has made an electronic copy of the revised National Cultural Policy available for free on its official website following the policy's official launch on June 9, 2026, at the National Theatre of Ghana in Accra. The ministry aims to ensure widespread dissemination, increase public awareness, and promote effective implementation of the policy.
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.
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.
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang officially launched the Revised Ghana National Cultural Policy at the National Theatre in Accra on June 9, describing it as a blueprint to harness Ghana's cultural heritage to drive economic growth and strengthen the creative economy. The updated framework seeks to leverage both tangible and intangible cultural heritage for national development, reflects contemporary realities including digital creative industries, and aims to preserve Ghana's traditions while empowering youth participation in the cultural sector.
Data presented at the Kids Discovering Ghana initiative launch shows that only 11.8% of private and international schools in Ghana consistently teach a Ghanaian language, and about 71% do not engage students in traditional games, prompting concerns about cultural preservation and transmission of indigenous knowledge to younger generations.
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang officially launched the Revised Ghana National Cultural Policy on June 9 at the National Theatre in Accra. The policy provides a strategic framework for preserving and promoting Ghana's cultural heritage while positioning culture as a driver of national development, economic growth, and creative innovation.
The Ghana Tourism Federation has welcomed the government's introduction of an electronic visa system as a modernizing step for travel infrastructure and tourism appeal. However, the federation cautioned that current visa fees could discourage potential visitors and called for lower processing costs.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts clarified it did not approve or endorse the recent Karnival Kingdom Festival held in Accra, saying it received no proposal or official communication about the event. The ministry acknowledged public concerns over culturally unacceptable content and called on all event organisers to follow regulatory procedures and obtain necessary approvals before staging activities in Ghana.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has clarified that it did not approve or authorise the Karnival Kingdom Festival held in Accra, stating that organisers neither contacted the Ministry officially nor sought permission before staging the programme. The Ministry stressed that organisers of tourism, entertainment and cultural events are required to comply with established procedures and secure necessary approvals from relevant state agencies before hosting such programmes in Ghana.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts stated it did not receive any communication regarding the Karnival Kingdom Festival (April 22–28, 2026) and neither endorsed, sanctioned, nor authorised the event. The Ministry acknowledged public concerns about culturally unacceptable materials circulated on social media and emphasised the importance of adhering to regulatory procedures for public events.
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has called for a full-scale investigation into the Accra Carnival in Osu, describing events as "grossly indecent" and alleging state-sanctioned inappropriate behaviour. He questioned the role of Ghana Police Service and called for investigations into the potential involvement of the Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts.