President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has praised the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) for presenting Ghana as a shining example for the world and a beacon of hope over the past six years.
Over the period, the authority guaranteed growth in international appearances, increased the number of homegrown travellers and growth in the number of the tourism facilities. That being said, the first gentleman of the country has commended the gigantic endeavors of the committed staff led by its dynamic CEO, Akwasi Agyemang, and his accomplices.
President Akufo-Addo made the honor at the climax of activities marking the 50th anniversary celebration of the GTA in Accra last Wednesday.
The President asserts that the authority has been instrumental in promoting Ghana as a premier tourism destination for the past fifty years. The country’s rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality have won over travelers from all over the world.
“It is the fusion of tradition and modernity that makes Ghana an irresistible force in the world of Tourism,” he said.
President Akufo-Addo went on to say that the sector had seen transformational initiatives that had taken the nation’s tourism industry to new heights, which was unprecedented.
“The Year of Return”, a landmark campaign I launched in 2019, marked a glorious homecoming for individuals of African descent from around the world.
“It was an opportunity for us to reconnect the global African family, provide a platform for the diaspora to connect with their roots, experience the vibrant culture and bust in the warmth of our beloved nation”, he said.
Ghana also left on one more historic drive, “December in Gh”, an extended festival that exhibits Ghana as an unmatched bubbly destination, attracting travelers to its energetic festivals, music and entertainment.
Through December in Gh, the country has seen the convergence of guests who keep on drenching themselves in the special Ghanaian experience, making recollections that will endure forever.
According to President Akufo-Addo, the launch of the ‘Beyond the Return’ initiative had, as a result, opened a plethora of opportunities for sustainable tourism investment and cultural exchange in the interest of a prosperous future.
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Then again, the CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Akwasi Agyemang, expressed appreciation to President Akufo-Addo for his immovable support and acknowledgment of the significance of the tourism industry.
He said the President’s attendance at the program was verification of his obligation to promoting the country’s cultural variety.
“Your legacy in tourism is unmatched. We remember with fond memories the day you launched for us the Year of Return in September 2018. Under your leadership, all the boxes in tourism are ticking positive,” Mr Agyemang said.
He said last year, domestic tourism grew by 59 per cent over the previous year’s, while international tourism arrivals had been growing year by year.
The CEO said this year, the authority was pushing to reach pre-pandemic levels in tourism arrivals, adding that in a few weeks’ time, the first Kente Museum would be commissioned at Bonwire in the Ashanti Region.
