Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business and the university's Office of International Affairs have been awarded a $4.9 million grant to help develop and expand tourism in Ghana.
The Robinson College will lead and coordinate the efforts of local stakeholders, both private and public, to improve the capacity, quality and performance of the tourism industry in Ghana. The college will provide support in five key areas: Marketing and product development, human resources development, institutional capacity development, policy and regulation enhancement and the operation of a tourism management information system.
"This is just another example of how the college is expanding its presence around the world," said Sidney E. Harris, dean of the Robinson College. "From partnerships such as these, to our study abroad programs and the new Global Partners MBA, Robinson is on the forefront of global business education."
H. Fenwick Huss, associate dean and architect of Robinson's involvement in this program, said Ghana is ripe for the expansion of tourism. The country, located on Africa's west coast, enjoys an expanding and vibrant economy built on gold, precious minerals, cocoa, and timber. "Ghana's rich history and culture, tourism friendly environment and its market oriented economy make it an appealing tourist destination," Huss said.
Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business and the university's Office of International Affairs have been awarded a $4.9 million grant to help develop and expand tourism in Ghana.
The Robinson College will lead and coordinate the efforts of local stakeholders, both private and public, to improve the capacity, quality and performance of the tourism industry in Ghana. The college will provide support in five key areas: Marketing and product development, human resources development, institutional capacity development, policy and regulation enhancement and the operation of a tourism management information system.
"This is just another example of how the college is expanding its presence around the world," said Sidney E. Harris, dean of the Robinson College. "From partnerships such as these, to our study abroad programs and the new Global Partners MBA, Robinson is on the forefront of global business education."
H. Fenwick Huss, associate dean and architect of Robinson's involvement in this program, said Ghana is ripe for the expansion of tourism. The country, located on Africa's west coast, enjoys an expanding and vibrant economy built on gold, precious minerals, cocoa, and timber. "Ghana's rich history and culture, tourism friendly environment and its market oriented economy make it an appealing tourist destination," Huss said.
