Tag: Ministry of Tourism
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World Bank’s $55M tourism sector grant to be disbursed this week – Dr Awal
The Minister for Tourism Arts and Culture, Dr Mohammed Amin Awal has indicated that the government will this week begin the disbursement of a $55 million grant from the World Bank to boost the tourism industry. This follows agitations by some stakeholders in the hospitality industry over the delay in disbursing the money. He stated…
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Year of Return pumped $3.3bn into Ghana’s economy – Tourism Minister
The Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Barbara Oteng-Gyasi, has revealed that the Year of Return initiative raked in tourism receipts amounting to $3.3 billion. According to her, the average expenditure per tourist was $2,391. She said the amount was spent on accommodation, food and beverages, shopping, local transport, and entertainment. In responding to questions…