With another peaceful transition of power under its belt, Ghana began 2017 with a clear reminder that it is a stable, safe destination for international travellers. However, despite its tropical climate, historical sites and colourful festivals, the country has remained primarily a hub for businesses and consultants, whose arrival numbers have...
As Ghana seeks to highlight itself as a compelling alternative to more developed African tourism markets – Kenya and South Africa, for example – positioning the country as a unique and worthwhile destination still requires some marketing work. As Leeford Quarshie, general manager of La Villa Boutique Hotel, told OBG, “There is the need to...
Ghana’s new administration is looking to further capitalise on tourism as a source of foreign exchange. The 2017 budget set specific goals for the sector, including ensuring sustainable tourism development, increasing participation in international conferences and developing standards for new tourism enterprises. With a number of promotion initiatives under way, the sector is making a...
Since assuming power in January 2017 the administration of President Nana Akufo-Addo has moved to rein in fiscal spending, industrialise rural regions and improve the business environment in order to jump-start economic growth. The government has brought down the fiscal deficit and freed up capital spending for priority projects, and Ghana’s economic prospects appear strong for 2018.
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