Seth Ocran

Also known as: Mr Seth Ocran · Mr Ocran

Seth Ocran — President of the Ghana Tourism Federation, advocating for digital transformation and private-sector collaboration in tourism.

2026-06-022026-10-19

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October 2026
18 OctJoy Online
… GHATOF President Seth Ocran said the federation would pursue compensation for the traders and advocate for their inclusion in plans for the future of the beachfront. …
Ghana Tourism Federation demands compensation for 85 businesses demolished at La Pleasure Beach
15 OctJoy Online
… GHATOF President Seth Ocran said the federation would pursue compensation for the traders and advocate for their inclusion in any future redevelopment plans. …
GHATOF demands compensation for 85 businesses affected by La Pleasure Beach demolition
September 2026
28 SeptJoy Online
Ghana must take an active role in the digital transformation of tourism as artificial intelligence (AI) changes how destinations attract visitors and deliver services, President of the Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF), Seth Ocran, has said. …
Ghana must embrace AI to transform tourism — GHATOF
28 SeptJoy Online
… The call forms part of a message issued by the President of GHATOF, Seth Ocran, to mark World Tourism Day 2026, celebrated on September 27 under the theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” Mr Ocran said digitalisation and AI were rapidly becoming …
Ghana urged to harness AI to transform tourism
27 SeptJoy Online
… President of GHATOF, Seth Ocran, said digital technologies were increasingly becoming important tools for marketing destinations, understanding visitors, improving service delivery and creating new tourism experiences. …
Digitalisation, AI key to Ghana’s tourism transformation – GHATOF
27 SeptJoy Online
… President of GHATOF, Seth Ocran, said effective regulation must be complemented by continuous dialogue, consultation and partnership with businesses operating within the tourism and hospitality sector. …
Stronger GTA-private sector partnership needed to grow tourism – GHATOF
16 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
… The President of GHATOF, Mr Seth Ocran, tasked her with championing diaspora tourism, investment and cultural exchange initiatives between Ghana and the United States, working closely with the federation and its network of member associations. …
Dr Williamson honoured as Nkosuohemaa of Abura Odonase
10 SeptJoy Online
… President of GHATOF, Seth Ocran, speaking to media on September 10, said the current e-Visa fee is considerably higher than charges in some neighbouring countries, putting Ghana at risk of pricing itself out of the tourism market. …
$260 e-Visa fee could make Ghana less competitive – GHATOF
August 2026
29 AugJoy Online
… GHATOF President Seth Ocran highlighted the importance of making certification available to workers: “I want to speak directly to our frontline workers: this programme was designed with you in mind… certification must be accessible not just aspirational.” This approach can help y …
Tourism: Ghana’s new engine for youth jobs and employment
June 2026
2 JunJoy Online
… In a statement issued by its President, Seth Ocran, on Tuesday, June 2, the federation commended the government and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, for spearheading what it described as a transformative initiative for the tourism industry. …
Ghana Tourism Federation backs e-Visa rollout, calls for lower processing fees to boost tourism

Tourism & Environment

Tourism federation demands compensation for 85 La Pleasure Beach demolitions

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The Ghana Tourism Federation is demanding compensation for 85 businesses demolished at La Pleasure Beach and warning that about 4,000 jobs, largely held by women, are at risk. The federation is calling for displaced traders to receive first right of refusal in future redevelopment and seeking accountability from district assemblies and public institutions that had issued operating permits to the affected businesses.

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Yesterday

Tourism federation demands compensation for 85 La Pleasure Beach demolitions
The Ghana Tourism Federation is demanding compensation for 85 businesses demolished at La Pleasure Beach and warning that about 4,000 jobs, largely held by women, are at risk. The federation is calling for displaced traders to receive first right of refusal in future redevelopment and seeking accountability from district assemblies and public institutions that had issued operating permits to the affected businesses.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

GHATOF seeks compensation for 85 businesses in beach demolition
The Ghana Tourism Federation has demanded compensation for 85 businesses displaced by demolition at La Pleasure Beach and warned that about 4,000 jobs—largely held by women—are at risk. The federation is calling for the traders to be given first refusal in any redevelopment and questioning why permitted businesses were demolished without proper notice.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

Ghana tourism sector must embrace AI, says GHATOF president
The President of the Ghana Tourism Federation has called on the tourism industry to adopt artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to attract visitors and deliver services, while emphasizing that technology alone requires stronger cooperation among businesses, regulators, and workers. He urged tourism operators to move beyond isolation and proposed linking the Eastern Expo with major festivals to create an integrated tourism calendar.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Tourism Federation calls for AI adoption in tourism
The Ghana Tourism Federation has urged greater adoption of digitalisation and artificial intelligence to reshape the country's tourism industry and make it more competitive, arguing that these tools are becoming essential for destination marketing, understanding visitor behaviour, and improving service delivery.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

GHATOF urges Ghana tourism sector to embrace digitalisation, AI
The Ghana Tourism Federation has called on stakeholders to embrace digitalisation and artificial intelligence to transform the tourism sector and improve Ghana's competitiveness. The federation's president emphasised that Ghana must actively participate in digital transformation rather than simply observe global changes, and urged stronger collaboration between tourism regulators and the private sector.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GHATOF calls for stronger GTA-private sector partnership in tourism
The Ghana Tourism Federation president Seth Ocran has urged deeper collaboration between the Ghana Tourism Authority and private-sector tourism associations, saying effective regulation must be paired with continuous dialogue and partnership to build a more coordinated, competitive and sustainable tourism industry.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

African-American tourism promoter honoured as Nkosuohemaa of Abura
Dr Cheryl Polote Williamson, an African-American tourism promoter, has been honoured by the chiefs and people of Abura Odonase for her contribution to strengthening relations between Ghana and the African Diaspora through tourism promotion. She pledged to bring a delegation of 70 members of the African Diaspora to Ghana in March 2027 for Ghana @ 70 celebrations.
16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 10 September

Ghana Tourism Federation seeks e-Visa fee review
The Ghana Tourism Federation is calling for a review of Ghana's $260 e-Visa fee, warning that the cost and processing delays could make the country less competitive as a tourism destination compared to neighbouring countries with lower visa fees.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 29 August

Tourism sector drives youth employment and skills development in Ghana
Ghana's tourism industry is expanding as a major pathway for youth employment and entrepreneurship, with direct employment in the sector reaching approximately 204,591 jobs in 2023, and total employment including indirect roles estimated at approximately 429,641 jobs in 2023. The Ghana Tourism Authority and Ghana Tourism Federation are launching training programmes to develop professional standards and create sustainable career opportunities for young people in tourism.
29 August 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 →