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Photos: Rawlings installed chief
Ex-President Jerry Rawlings and wife, Nana Konadu, were part of the celebrations of the Gordigbe Festival of the people of Aflao.
11/9/2009

Oguaa Assembly to re-zone coastal stretch to boost tourism
The MCE for Cape Coast, Anthony Aikins, says his assembly is evolving strategies to facilitate the growth of the tourism industry.
11/6/2009

British tourists raise funds for NGO
Two British tourists are travelling by bicycle from London to other parts of the world to raise funds in support of Childreach International, an international NGO.
10/27/2009

Ayafie tourist centre inaugurated
A leisure facility built around the Ayafie Waterfall has been launched for the purposes of tourist attraction.
10/25/2009

UN World Tourism Celebrations in Ghana was a flop
The just ended UN World Tourism Celebrations hosted by Ghana has been described as a flop.
9/30/2009

International travel writers laud Ghana's tourist sites
International Travel Writers on tour of parts of the country on Thursday lauded Ghana as the true gateway to Africa.
9/28/2009

Tourism practitioners discuss sex tourism
Participants at an International Tourism conference on Friday condemned tourists who exploit children sexually, pointing out that the act had legal implications.
9/26/2009

Tourism industry generates more revenue
Acting Marketing Manager of Ghana Tourists Board says tourist arrivals in Ghana for last year generated revenue in excess of $1.4 billion.
9/23/2009

The new face of Ghana's airliner
The Ghana International Airline (GIA) has announced plans to consolidate its good image and reputation by building a strong and efficient company.
9/18/2009

Tourists pour into Kpetoe for Agbamevorza
Nene Nuer Keteku III, Konor of Agotime Traditional Area, appealed for a facelift of Kpetoe to befit its status as a tourist destination.
9/7/2009

Eight hospitality operators cautioned in Brong Ahafo
Eight hospitality facilities in the Techiman municipality in Brong Ahafo have been operating without licences from the Ghana Tourist Board.
8/29/2009

Ghanaians must preserve their rich culture –Tourism Minister
The Ga Mashie Development Agency has launched the Kpanlogo Musical Fiesta to revive the country’s music and dance industry.
8/28/2009

Kakum is not part of Cape Coast - Chiefs
The Denkyira Traditional Council has protested against the association of the Kakum National Park with Cape Coast in various advertisements.
8/24/2009

Nkroful residents demand share of Nkrumah revenue
Residents in Nkroful in the Western Region are demanding their share of proceeds accrued from the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum in Accra.
8/21/2009

Mid-air disaster averted in Virgin Nigeria flight from Accra
About 50 passengers on a Virgin Nigeria flight from Accra, Ghana to Abuja, Nigeria yesterday narrowly escaped death.
8/19/2009

Assist Africa to regain its past glory - Minister
The Minister of Tourism, Mrs Juliana Azumah-Mensah on Friday called on Africans in the Diaspora to help rejuvenate Africa to gain its past glory.
8/1/2009

Government appoints transaction adviser on GIA
Government has appointed a transaction advisor to help take a decision on the future of the national carrier, Ghana International Airlines.
7/17/2009

Obama visit: Tourism must cash in
Ghana is the Gateway to Africa. Pres­ident Barack Obama has endorsed it. But to us in tourism, his visit has spices of tourism in every respect.
7/10/2009

Discover the Air Force One
No matter where in the world the President travels, if he flies in an Air Force jet, the plane is called Air Force One.
7/10/2009

British police investigate discovery of dead body aboard GIA flight
Police in the United Kingdom are investigating the discovery of a dead body aboard a Ghana International Airline flight which arrived at the Gatwick Airport yesterday.
7/3/2009

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