The fifth Public Private Partnership Forum for the tourism sector was held on May 16th, 2024, in Koforidua. The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) organised the meeting in partnership with the Development Bank of Ghana (DAB) and the Tour Operators Union of Ghana. There were key outcomes aimed at supporting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in…
The representative of the President at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and MP for Sekondi, Hon. Egyapa Mercer has underscored his interest in ensuring the creative arts space is made more vibrant. He made these remarks when he was called on at the Ministry by Ghanaian dance sensation, Ms. Danita Akosua Adomah Yeboah,…
In ensuring adequate facilities in the creative arts space, the Minister-Designate for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Andrew Egyapa Mercer paid a working visit to the Creative Arts School project site located at Kwadaso in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday 8th May 2004. Accompanied by his Deputy, Hon. Mark Okraku Mantey, Hon. Mercer shared with…
The Minister Designate for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Andrew Egyapa Mercer has opined that the sector can be a major revenue generator in the country. He made these comments when he met the Creative Arts Practitioners in Kumasi on Wednesday 8th May 2024 at the Quarshie Idun Hall, Cultural Centre in Kumasi. This gathering…
The Chief Director and staff of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture were among the staff in the Civil Service who were honoured at the 2024 Civil Service Week for excelling in their line of duties in an assessment done for the 2023 period. The ceremony was held at the Accra International Conference Centre…
The Minister-Designate for Tourism, Arts and Culture has stated that Ghana is very prepared to partner with the Government of Spain to work towards attracting investments into the country. He made these comments when he was called on at the Ministry by a delegation from the Spanish Embassy in Accra led by the Ambassador, His…
The representative of the President at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and Member of Parliament for Sekondi has pledged his unflinching support for the MoU between the National Theatre and the Boys’ Brigade of Ghana. He made these remarks when he addressed a gathering at the official signing of the Memorandum of…
Hon. Egyapa Mercer received a delegation from the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) led by the Board chair, Mr Rex Owusu Marfo (Rex Omar) at the Ministry on 30th April 2024. The discussions held centred around challenges that GHAMRO is facing in the execution of its mandate. The delegation also highlighted on public education and…
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) launched the 2023 Tourism Report on Monday, 29th April 2024 at the Accra Tourist Information Centre. According to the Tourism Act 2011, Act 817. Section(3)(m), the Authority is mandated to collect, compile and publish information and statistics on activities regulated under this Act. Dignitaries present at the ceremony were the Chief Executive…
The Minister-Designate for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Egyapa Mercer received at the Ministry, a delegation representing the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to Ghana led by the Representative to Ghana, Mr Edward Moukala N’Gouemo. The UNESCO Accra Office promotes the Organization’s objectives and ideals in Ghana through contributing to global…