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Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts

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.

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May 2026
8 MayJoy Online
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has clarified that it did not approve or authorise the recently held Karnival Kingdom Festival in Accra. …
Tourism Ministry distances itself from Karnival Kingdom Festival
7 MayJoy Online
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has denied any involvement in or endorsement of the recently held Karnival Kingdom Festival in Accra. …
Karnival Kingdom Festival: Tourism Ministry says no approval was given
April 2026
29 AprJoy Online
… He specifically called for investigations into the possible involvement or complicity of the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, along with their affiliated agencies. …
Ntim Fordjour demands probe into ‘indecent’ scenes at Accra Carnival

Tourism & Environment

Deputy Ghana Tourism Authority CEO recognised by TOHO Africa

The News

Abeiku Santana, Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, has been recognised by Tourism and Hospital (TOHO) Africa among outstanding personalities for contributions to tourism and hospitality on the continent. He dedicated the honour to the Government of Ghana, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the Ghana Tourism Authority, industry stakeholders, and Ghanaians.

28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 28 July

Deputy Ghana Tourism Authority CEO recognised by TOHO Africa
Abeiku Santana, Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, has been recognised by Tourism and Hospital (TOHO) Africa among outstanding personalities for contributions to tourism and hospitality on the continent. He dedicated the honour to the Government of Ghana, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the Ghana Tourism Authority, industry stakeholders, and Ghanaians.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 27 July

Maxima Media Group launches Pan-African Foodies Choice Awards
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.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

Korea commits $3.5m to restore Ghana's World Heritage Forts
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.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

Ghana launches Highlife to World campaign in Paris
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.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

Tourism Ministry receives former Finance Annex Building in Accra
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.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

Fugu Wednesday campaign shows awareness but traders report modest sales growth
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.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ehalakasa appeals for government funding for world poetry slam team
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.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Government promotes domestic tourism first, then global expansion
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.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

Ghana, Denmark partner to preserve Osu heritage sites
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.
14 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 9 July

Ghana House at Commonwealth Games advances economic diplomacy
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.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

Explosions in Damascus injure 18 during Macron visit
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.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

Tourism Ministry releases revised National Cultural Policy online
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.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 24 June

Tourism Ministry releases revised National Cultural Policy online
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.
24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 18 June

Ghana's World Cup presence builds national brand beyond sport
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.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 14 June

Sammi Awuku challenges Gertrude Donkor's GTA board appointment
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.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

Vice President launches Revised Ghana National Cultural Policy
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.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Only 11.8% of private schools teach Ghanaian languages
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.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President launches revised Ghana National Cultural Policy
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.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

Ghana Tourism Federation endorses e-Visa system, urges lower fees
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.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

Tourism Ministry denies approving Karnival Kingdom Festival
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.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tourism Ministry denies approval of Karnival Kingdom Festival
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.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

Tourism Ministry denies approval for Karnival Kingdom Festival
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.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

MP demands investigation into Accra Carnival indecent scenes
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.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →