Category: Tourism
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Hoteliers want 17.5% VAT slashed
Members of the Ghana Hotels Association have cautioned the new government to live by its promise and reduce the current 17.5 % VAT rate to the 3% Flat Rate within the first quarter of the year. They believe the move will enable the hotel industry progress and expand. The Greater Accra Regional Chairman for the…
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Hello Kigali to expose businesses to Rwanda’s technological success
The country Manager for RwandAir in Ghana, Shukrani Edy Hemedy has assured participants of Citi Fm’s Hello Kigali tour to brace themselves to among other things experience the major technological developments achieved in Rwanda. According to him, technology is one key area that has helped in instigating the success story of Rwanda. “We have indeed…
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Government must give us tax reliefs – Allure Spa CEO
Business operators in the wellness, health and beauty industry are advocating for parliament to classify the industry under a ministry to allow them get tax reliefs. Players in the industry bemoan the huge taxes they pay at the ports when clearing their goods and want government to place the sector under a ministry. Although they…
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First phase of Accra Eco-park commences in 2018 – Lands Minister
Ghana has advanced plans to establish the first Eco-park in West Africa to attract tourists into the country. The first phase of the project, situated within the Achimota Forest zone in the Greater Accra region, is expected to commence in 2018 following the new law on wildlife conservation in 2012. According to the Lands and…
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Lake Bosomtwe is World Biosphere Reserve, Mole Park to follow
Ghana is hoping to pass the evaluation test to list the Mole National Park as a World Heritage Site. According to stakeholders, the complete listing of the facility will project Ghana ’s tourism prospects and attract huge investments into the tourism sector. The country’s permanent Delegate to UNESCO, H.E Johanna Odonkor Svanikier who disclosed…
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New Legon Botanical Gardens opens [Photos]
Patrons of the University of Ghana’s Botanical gardens will henceforth access other services with the launch of the new phase of the facility. The garden, until the coming on board of the new investors, only served as a habitat for some flora and fauna species. It had also served as event centres for some recreational…
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Swiss Spirit International to transform Alisa Hotel- CEO
New owners of Alisa Hotel, Swiss Spirit International have expressed their resolve to introduce world class service despite stiff competition in the hotel and hospitality industry. The Greater Accra region over the past few years have seen some international hotels merge with local ones or build new ones in the country. Speaking to Citi Business …
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Citi FM wins Jumia Travel Awards for promoting tourism [photos]
Citi FM has been adjudged the Best Radio Station for promoting tourism in the maiden Jumia Travel Awards held in Accra last night. The award ceremony, which is aimed at recognizing hotels and media houses that promote tourism in Ghana was also targeted improving customer care to attract more tourists into the country. Speaking to…
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Ghana renews tourism ad deal with CNN
Ghana has renewed its tourism advertising campaign deal with Cable News Network (CNN). The ad which was commenced some nine years ago on the network was halted after running a number of times. The deal will see Ghana being showcased in a promotional clip which will be aired on CNN from 2017. It is unclear…
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Tourism Authority outlines plans to promote Ghana’s tourism
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) Gideon Aryeequaye has hinted of plans by his outfit to embark on aggressive marketing of Ghana’s tourism to the rest of the world. The aim is to sell destination Ghana to travelers across the world as the most preferred country for tourism and also…