Last Friday, thirty-six tourism sector stakeholders were honored with awards at this year’s National Tourism Awards, held at the Osu Castle Gardens in Accra.
Themed “Celebrating Innovation and Recognising Excellence in Ghana’s Tourism Sector,” the awards ceremony recognized distinguished individuals and organizations for their contributions to areas such as tourism investment, arts, tour guiding, and operations.
Organized by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), the event aimed to reward exceptional performance, encourage healthy competition, foster industry relationships, and raise standards within Ghana’s tourism sector.
Notable attendees included Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture Andrew Egyapa Mercer, Deputy Minister Mark Okraku Mantey, GTA CEO Akwasi Agyeman, Deputy CEO Ekow Sampson (Operations), GTA Board Chairman Seth Adjei Baah, and General Services Head Ben Anane Nsiah. The awards were chaired by Madam Florence Oboshie Sai Cofie, with Togbe Dr. Crystal-Dzirackor, Group Chair of Crystal TV Group, serving as the guest of honor.
In total, 36 awards were presented, covering 26 competitive categories, 8 honorary recognitions, and 2 special awards. Honorees included Madam Afi Amoro, CEO of Jandel Ltd; Mrs. Norkor Dua, CEO of Mullen Lowe Ghana; Rabbi Kohain Nathanyah Helevi, Executive Director of the PANAFEST Secretariat; Mrs. Theresa Ayoade, CEO of Charterhouse; and Mrs. Bridget Katsriku, former Chief Director at the Ministry of Tourism, among others.
Patrons enjoyed a musical performance from contemporary highlife artist Kwabena Kwabena.
The awards underscored GTA’s commitment to supporting innovation and excellence in the tourism industry, aiming to drive post-pandemic recovery and position Ghana as a premier travel destination. Established by the GTA in 1997, the National Tourism Awards remains a pillar in promoting high standards and innovation across Ghana’s tourism value chain, recognizing top industry players and inspiring enhanced service and product quality nationwide.