Tag: hospitality and tourism industry
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Pubs and Night Clubs hit by COVID-19 restrictions lament losses
In the discussions so far about various sectors of the Ghanaian economy that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, one area that has barely featured is the entertainment sector. Beyond the excitement and relaxation the entertainment sector offers, there’s the business side of it, as it employs many people as a sustainable livelihood. This…
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COVID-19: Ghana Hotels Assoc. appeals for support for members to maintain staff
The Ghana Hotels Association is pleading with government to support the payment of salaries for hotel staff that have been sent home due to low patronage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hospitality and tourism industry is among the sectors severely hit by the pandemic as hotel rooms and conference rooms are almost…
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COVID-19: Reducing cost of our services over low patronage not prudent – Hotel managers
Some hotel managers in Accra have rejected calls for a reduction in the cost of their services to increase patronage. In the wake of the spread of the COVID 19 pandemic, some hotels are struggling to stay afloat, as bookings have reduced drastically, forcing some to lay-off some casual workers. As a result, some have…