Tag: Ghana Hotels Association
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Ghana Hotels Association to petition PURC over tariff increment
The Ghana Hotels Association has revealed its intention to petition the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over the recent tariff increment. On June 1, 2023, the PURC approved an upward adjustment in water and electricity tariffs. The decision to increase the tariffs was based on various factors considered by the regulator, including the cost of…
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We are close to recovering from the impact of COVID-19 – hospitality players
Two years since the COVID-19 pandemic struck in Ghana, players in the hospitality space say business is almost back to normal for them. President of the Ghana Hotels Association, Dr Edward Ackah-Nyamike stated that “I think the industry is bouncing back and we are almost close to the pre-COVID-19 performance, at least from the middle…
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Industry players blame high cost of Hotels in Ghana on economic situations
The Ghana Hotels Association says the high cost of hotel services is due to the economic situation in the country. This comes on the back of a recent revelation by the association that some international tourists are, due to this circumstance, compelled to spend up to 60 percent of their budget on hotel accommodation. In…
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Government must address infrastructural concerns to boost domestic tourism – Hotels association
The Ghana Hotels Association says efforts must be made to address the infrastructure deficits across the country to chalk major successes with the government’s domestic tourism drive. According to the Association, poor road networks, and unstable phone connectivity among others in parts of the country discourage people from patronizing tourist attractions in such areas. President…
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Mid-year budget review: Hotels association calls for measures to reduce cost of living
Ahead of the mid-year budget review, the Ghana Hotels Association is calling on the government to introduce policies that will reduce the cost of living in Ghana. According to the association, this would increase the disposable income of the public, which will help increase patronage of tourism and hospitality facilities across the country. President of…
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Hotels association welcomes government’s $55 million grant but raises concerns with disbursement
The Ghana Hotels Association has stated that it is elated about the news of an expected $55 million grant to boost the tourism sector amid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. President of the Ghana Hotels Association, Dr Edward Ackah, indicated that “in this COVID-19 era, any form of support to an industry that has…
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We’ll address multiple levy payment challenges -Tourism Authority
As part of efforts towards improving the operations of businesses within the tourism industry, the Ghana Tourism Authority says plans are underway to address the issue of multiple payments of levies. Some stakeholders have described the situation as a nuisance and are calling on the authority to streamline payment processes. The Ghana Tourism Authority says…
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Ghana Hotels Association calls for more attention for local tourism amid COVID-19
In order for the tourism and hospitality industry to stay afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ghana Hotels Association believes a lot of attention has to be given to local tourism in the country. The sector has been one of the worst-hit since the outbreak of COVID-19 losing millions of dollars. President of the Ghana…
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Hotels make some gains during festive season
The Ghana Hotels Association says the Yuletide brought some respite to its members after enduring the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their businesses. The hospital sector has been one of the worse hit following the outbreak with many losing millions of dollars in the process. Many industry players closed down while others downsized…
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Hospitality business recording steady growth – Ghana Hotels Association
Business is gradually picking up with the many hotels across the country. This is according to the Ghana Hotels Association. The association attributes this development to the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions in the country. President of the Association, Dr. Edward Ackah-Nyamike, said the political season also may have contributed to this improvement in business.…