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Professor Kobby Mensah

Also known as: Prof. Kobby Mensah · Prof Mensah · Prof. Mensah · Lord Kwaku Mensah · Professor Lord Kwaku Mensah

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company, named among global place-branding leaders in 2026.

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  1. November 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … He also expressed appreciation to Prof. Kobby Mensah of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), who taught him during his MBA in Marketing programme, for his contribution to his academic development. …

    Edward Asare inducted as Full Member of CIMG
  3. October 2026
  4. Joy Online

    … Professor Lord Kwaku Mensah, the Head, Local Government Service, who announced this, said the exercise would move staff from overstaffed MMDAs to areas where there were shortages based on staffing norms, competencies, positions and operational needs. …

    Local Government Service authorises rationalisation, redistribution of staff
  5. Joy Online

    … The Minister was accompanied by Mrs Maame Efua Houadjeto, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority; Professor Kobby Mensah, Executive Director, Ghana Tourism Development Company; Dr Eric Afornorfe, Executive Director, Hotel, Catering and Tourism Training Institute ( …

    Tourism Minster calls for improved maintenance, consistent storytelling at tourist sites
  6. September 2026
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    … Also at the event, the CEO of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Prof. Kobby Mensah, was a panelist on AI in Tourism Investment, where he showcased GTDC’s use of AI for tourism development and investment. …

    Ghana named Second Runner-Up for Most Innovative MICE Destination in Africa
  8. July 2026
  9. 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. Kobby Mensah, in collaboration with the UG Students’ Representative Council (SRC). …

    University of Ghana Students begin 3-Day “Campus to Countries” tour of Togo and Benin
  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. Business & Financial Times

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Professor Kobby Mensah, has been named among the 2026 “Twelve Leaders Shaping Place Branding Right Now” by The Place Brand Observer (TPBO). …

    GTDC CEO Prof. Kobby Mensah ranked among global leaders shaping place branding
  15. The Ghanaian Times

    The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) Chief Executive Officer, Professor Kobby Mensah, has been named amongst the 2026 Twelve Leaders Shaping Place Branding Right Now, by The Place Brand Observer’s (TPBO). …

    GTDC CEO Prof. Kobby Mensah Named Among Top 12 global leaders reshaping ‘Place Branding’
  16. Joy Online

    Professor Kobby Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), has been named among the 2026 Twelve Leaders Shaping Place Branding Right Now by The Place Brand Observer (TPBO). …

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

Yesterday

  1. Edward Asare inducted as full member of CIMG

    Marketing Communications and Public Relations Professional Edward Asare has been inducted as a Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana. He brings professional experience spanning media, banking, insurance and the public sector, with focus on digital communication, media relations and brand storytelling.

    2 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Local Government Service redistributes staff across district assemblies

    The Local Government Service has authorised the rationalisation and redistribution of staff across Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to address disparities in staffing levels and improve efficiency. The exercise will move staff from overstaffed to understaffed assemblies based on staffing norms, competencies and operational needs.

    7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

  1. 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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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