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Inside Ghana’s Living Fortress: Naa Ashorkor Explores the Legendary Baobab Tree of Busa
Inside Ghana’s Living Fortress: Naa Ashorkor Explores the Legendary Baobab Tree of Busa

  In the heart of Busa, a serene community in Ghana’s Upper West Region, stands a centuries-old natural wonder, a hollow Baobab tree with a story deeply rooted in the region’s history.    Recently, Ghanaian media personality Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku journeyed to Busa to experience this living legend...

Tourism a Key Driver of Economic Growth – GTDC CEO Prof. Kobby Mensah
Tourism a Key Driver of Economic Growth – GTDC CEO Prof. Kobby Mensah

  The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Professor Kobby Mensah, has identified tourism as a key driver of Ghana’s economic growth, calling for a renewed focus on service delivery across the sector.   In an interview with GhanaWeb, Prof. Mensah emphasized the need to appreciate the...

Afro-Gastro Festival 2025 Sparks Fresh Call for Investment in African Culinary Tourism
Afro-Gastro Festival 2025 Sparks Fresh Call for Investment in African Culinary Tourism

  The vibrant Afro-Gastro Festival 2025 has come to a successful close, drawing hundreds of guests to experience the rich and diverse flavors of Africa through live cooking showcases.   This year’s festival saw participation from the High Commissions and Embassies of Morocco, Suriname, and Barbados, alongside renowned...

Prof. Kobby Mensah Commends President John Mahama As Creative Platform Links Artists Across Africa
Prof. Kobby Mensah Commends President John Mahama As Creative Platform Links Artists Across Africa

Professor Kobby Mensah, the CEO of Ghana Tourism Development Company and a Professor of Marketing at the University of Ghana has commended the President, H.E John Dramani Mahama for carrying through his vision of Creatives Connect from the manifesto stage to real action.   Prof Kobby Mensah was speaking at the recently held Creatives Connect...

GTA Moves Swiftly to Reassure Tourists After Viral Extortion Claims
GTA Moves Swiftly to Reassure Tourists After Viral Extortion Claims

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has reassured tourists and the general public that Ghana remains a safe and welcoming destination. This comes after a video went viral showing a group of African Americans claiming they were kidnapped and extorted by individuals posing as police officers.   In a press statement released on Monday, December 8,...

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