Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Following the collapse of Ghana Airways and Ghana International Airlines (GIA), Ghanaians have long sought for a national carrier that will restore our national pride and fly our national flag around the world. Thus it was with much joy that I received the news in 2019 that Ghana had signed...
The ban on public gathering announced as part of measures to contain and stop the spread of the novel coronavirus has now been extended by two weeks, with the signing of a New Executive Instrument (EI), EI 64. This was also in addition to the signing of a new Executive...
Emirates is stepping up precautionary measures at the airport and onboard to ensure the health and safety of its employees and customers. All cabin crew, boarding agents, and ground staff in direct contact with passengers will now wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes a protective disposable gown over...
Customs and border controls in many African countries remain a governance challenge and that more is needed to achieve free movement of people and goods on the continent, Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has said. Ms. Songwe, speaking at the 2017 Africa Economic Conference...
On the occasion of Namibia's Independence Day, the Ghana-Namibia Friendship Association has released a statement to commemorate the day and foster partnership between both countries in areas of tourism and business. A statement signed by former High Commissioner of Ghana to Namibia and Chairman of the association, Harruna Attah, welcomed the "resumption...
Emirates’ focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations was recognised last night at the Ghana Business Standard Awards 2020 with the ‘Outstanding Airline Company of the Year’ accolade. The airline was awarded for its outstanding commitment to remarkable business standards in its sector, demonstrating a high standard service delivery,...
Accra City Hotel has been awarded the Best City Hotel in Ghana at the 2017 Africa Tourism Awards hosted by the World Tourism Forum, in Accra. This brings to five, the number of awards the hotel has won within the last two years. The Hotel is the reigning Best 4-Star...
Five international air transport and tourism bodies have launched an appeal to international financial institutions, country development partners and international donors to support Africa’s Travel & Tourism sector which employs some 24.6 million people on the African continent. Without urgent funding, the COVID-19 crisis could see a collapse of...
The Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture, together with the Ghana Tourism Authority and the PANAFEST Foundation have launched the 2021 Pan African Historical Theatre Festival (PANAFEST) with a focus on health and wealth. PANAFEST 2021 is designed to establish a build up starting in August 2020 which is...
On 29 October 2020, we celebrate the 97th anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Turkey. Throughout this 97 year-long journey, Turkey, situated at the crossroads of Eurasia, a region facing multiple challenges, has become a source of peace, stability and prosperity in her neighborhood and beyond. A transit...