Mahama announces start of Kumasi Western Bypass under ‘Big Push Programme’

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“Under the Big Push Programme, we will begin the construction of the Kumasi Western Bypass. This will significantly reduce unnecessary traffic, particularly from heavy articulated cargo trucks passing through the city. They will have an alternative route connecting the Mampong and Techiman roads via Ejisu,” he stated.

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Blackstar Experience will include concert party competitions – Mahama

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“The Pan African Month will be a part of the Blackstar Experience. It will include street carnivals, film week, fashion festival, food fair, theoretical and drama performances, concert party competitions, and monthly domestic tourism destinations,” President Mahama said, stressing that they aim to position the Blackstar Experience as a uniquely Ghanaian tourism brand

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Ghana’s tourism leadership: Can Kobby Mensah and Marilyn Houadjeto deliver the mandate?

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The GTA and GTDC are the two most critical agencies under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture responsible for tourism promotion, marketing, and investment and development, respectively. Together, they form the backbone of Ghana’s tourism sector, making the appointments of Houadjeto and Mensah particularly significant.

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Ghanaian passports now chip-embedded – Foreign Affairs Ministry

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The chip-embedded passport project, initiated in 2016, will be rolled out through a Build, Operate, and Transfer arrangement with Biometric Travel Solutions Limited, a private Ghanaian firm. This initiative aims to bring Ghana’s passports into full compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) regulations and rapidly evolving global interoperability standards for biometric identification.

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GTA gears up for National Tourism Awards 2024

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The National Tourism Awards aim to celebrate and recognize individuals and organizations in the tourism sector for demonstrating excellence and encouraging a stronger rebound of tourism in Ghana. This year’s theme is “CELEBRATING INNOVATION AND RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN GHANA’S TOURISM SECTOR.”

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GTA unveils December in GH 2024: A spectacular kickoff to the festive season

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“Year of Return and December in Ghana have substantially impacted Ghana’s economy, and we can’t underemphasize that. My outfit is committed to promoting this initiative,” he remarked, underscoring the government’s dedication to making Ghana a top global destination.

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