Foreigners shun Ghana; arrivals drop by 49,449 in 2014

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KANAWU? 10 years ago

WOULD NOT LIKE TO LEAVE GHANA?

WOULD NOT LIKE TO LEAVE GHANA?
ELINAM 10 years ago

Do we have to be surprised when there's no light and the city is dark at night and filth is everywhere?
People did not travel to your country to come get sick?
SO WHY AUTHORITIES ARE ALARMED INSTEAD OF GETTING BUSY TO MAI ...
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Do we have to be surprised when there's no light and the city is dark at night and filth is everywhere?
People did not travel to your country to come get sick?
SO WHY AUTHORITIES ARE ALARMED INSTEAD OF GETTING BUSY TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT?
ed 10 years ago

GHANA HAVE ALOT TO LEARN GHANA OFFER NOTHING TO WESTERN VISTORS ,HOTEL PRICE ARE IN THE SKY ,PRICES OF EVERYTHING IS HIGH,ACCRA STREET ARE FILTY WITH OPEN GUTTERS THAT NO ONE SEES IN EUROPE OR AMERICA,THE ACCRA BEECHES ARE D ...
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GHANA HAVE ALOT TO LEARN GHANA OFFER NOTHING TO WESTERN VISTORS ,HOTEL PRICE ARE IN THE SKY ,PRICES OF EVERYTHING IS HIGH,ACCRA STREET ARE FILTY WITH OPEN GUTTERS THAT NO ONE SEES IN EUROPE OR AMERICA,THE ACCRA BEECHES ARE DIRTY AND NEGLECTED WHAT IS IT THAT GHANA HAVE TO OFFER ANYONE FALKS WHAT?
ASEM OO! 10 years ago

Why should I go to Ghana and live in darkness ?
By voting in this inept and clueless government of NDC, Ghanaians will rue their mistake for a long time.

Why should I go to Ghana and live in darkness ?
By voting in this inept and clueless government of NDC, Ghanaians will rue their mistake for a long time.
NPP SENIOR CITIZEN 10 years ago

Folks i support all your comments and suggestions. But imagine the influx of all kind people mostly illiterates abandoning their towns and villages to come to Accra for nothing better are also the cause of filthiness in Accra ...
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Folks i support all your comments and suggestions. But imagine the influx of all kind people mostly illiterates abandoning their towns and villages to come to Accra for nothing better are also the cause of filthiness in Accra.
Paa Nii 10 years ago

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KANAWU 10 years ago

THIS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GOVERNMENTS DEVELOP ON THE CAPITAL FOR THE "STOP-OVER BURONI" TO KNOW THAT GHANA IS BEAUTIFUL. THIS IS A COUNTRY WHERE WHEN A PUBLIC COMMITS A CRIME HE SENT OUT OF ACCRA. SINCE WE DON'T DIVERSIFY RESOUR ...
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THIS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GOVERNMENTS DEVELOP ON THE CAPITAL FOR THE "STOP-OVER BURONI" TO KNOW THAT GHANA IS BEAUTIFUL. THIS IS A COUNTRY WHERE WHEN A PUBLIC COMMITS A CRIME HE SENT OUT OF ACCRA. SINCE WE DON'T DIVERSIFY RESOURCES, EVEN COCOA MONEY, EVERYONE WILL COME TO ACCRA. CLUELESS & UN PATRIOTIC CORRUPT POLITICIANS.
Nee Adjei-Blebo 10 years ago

This is a very serious matter and this must be a wake-up call to those who run our tourist industry and those whose duty it is to meet visiting personnel at our airport. The Ministry of Tourism should take note. It is a rea ...
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This is a very serious matter and this must be a wake-up call to those who run our tourist industry and those whose duty it is to meet visiting personnel at our airport. The Ministry of Tourism should take note. It is a real off-putting when a visitor arrives and welcoming officiaks pester them with demand for tips and in certain cases being told how much the should give. I have had that experience before but I took the opportunity to lecture that disabed chair pusher the negative effect of his action would have on Ghana - and here is what I predicted. Also we have to look at this "dumsor" problem as a non-oarty issue and find a quick solution. The problem if "dumsor" has been there for as many years as we have had governments from different partues without finding an answer to this "dumsor". One thing we must all know is that aoart from the difficul lufe Ghanaians are going through with this "dumsor" we are weakening our pisition with the outside world in
Jasmine 10 years ago

You have to bribe your way at every turn of the way so what does anyone expect? People force you to give money everywhere and this begins right at the airport!

You have to bribe your way at every turn of the way so what does anyone expect? People force you to give money everywhere and this begins right at the airport!
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 10 years ago

Yes, foreigners registered low patronage on our shores in 2014 due to the Ebola scare in the sub region as a whole and the popular ‘Dumsor’ debacle. The pulling out of the German airline, Lufthansa, come 1 October, is mor ...
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Yes, foreigners registered low patronage on our shores in 2014 due to the Ebola scare in the sub region as a whole and the popular ‘Dumsor’ debacle. The pulling out of the German airline, Lufthansa, come 1 October, is more of a business strategy, than any inclination to the above scare story.

In fact, lufthansa which is now the mother or the monopoly shareholder of Brussels Airlines has simply given our Ghana route to her Belgian daughter airline and from October 26, Brussels Airlines will simply replace Lufthansa whilst Lufthansa takes over the Kanyan route from Brussels Airlines since that route is becoming increasingly clouded due to the passenger volume and capacity that fit perfectly with the Lufthansa's heavily fleet paragon.

Simply put, Lufthansa is having more and bigger planes than her daughter company of Brussels Airlines.

Now, read the report from the official sites of both lufthansa and Brussels Airlines over the reason below:

BRUSSELS AIRLINES:

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 — Starting 26 October Brussels Airlines will operate flights to Accra, the capital of Ghana, four times weekly. Ghana is one of the fastest-growing African countries, both economically and in terms of tourism. Accra is Brussels Airlines’ 16th destination in West Africa.

A flourishing economy thanks to oil and cocoa, a growing touristic potential and a population that is known for its friendliness and hospitality… With Ghana, Brussels Airlines adds one of the most important up and coming African countries to its network. The GDP continues to grow steadily, trade relations are booming and the number of foreign visitors and tourists increases year after year.

As from the end of October, Brussels Airlines will fly four times a week to Ghana’s capital, Accra. The flights will be operated on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with a morning departure from Brussels and an evening return from Accra. The flight schedule allows for smooth connections to many of Brussels Airlines’ European destinations and the United States, including to the UK, Denmark, Germany, France and New York, via Brussels Airport.

“We are extremely happy to add Ghana to our African network - the country is currently not directly connected to Brussels Airport,” says Brussels Airlines VP Sales Africa Philippe Saeys. “This is good news both for the growing number of passengers that travel to or from Ghana, and for cargo clients. As well as offering comfortable travel options between Accra, Brussels Airport and Europe, this connection will also contribute to the growing trade relations between Belgium and Ghana.”

The direct flights are operated with Airbus A330 aircraft and passengers have the choice between a Business Class product with full flat beds and an Economy Class product with ergonomic seats and on demand in-flight entertainment.

LUFTHANSA AIRLINES:

Lufthansa will from the first of October this year cease operations in Ghana. The airline operations and routes in Ghana will now be taken over by Belgian carrier, Brussels airlines which Lufthansa has a stake in. Citi Business News has learnt the move follows the restructuring of Lufthansa’s Africa’s operations as a result of its acquisition of Brussels airlines among others. In June 2009, the European Commission granted regulatory approval for Lufthansa to acquire an initial 45 per-cent stake in the parent company of Brussels Airlines.

Lufthansa simultaneously acquired an option to buy the remaining 55 per-cent stake in the Belgian carrier from 2011. It will be recalled that Brussels airlines pulled out of Ghana some two years ago. Citi Business News has learnt Brussels airlines have also notified the transport ministry over its intentions to resume operations in Ghana. Per the restructuring agreement Lufthansa will now operate Brussels air’s Nairobi – Brussels route while Brussels air will take over Lufthansa’s Accra –Frankfurt route.

Nana Yaa Asantwaa 10 years ago

Good gad, your English is atrocious. The problem with Ghana is arrogance, ignorance, and illiteracy. Ghanaians don't know what they don't know and are too arrogant to careless. The whole country is in an embarrassing race to ...
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Good gad, your English is atrocious. The problem with Ghana is arrogance, ignorance, and illiteracy. Ghanaians don't know what they don't know and are too arrogant to careless. The whole country is in an embarrassing race to the bottom.

Soon enough there'll be nothing left of the country.
Jasmine 10 years ago

When immigration officials and CEPS officers demand money by force on everything and every situation, that what you get.

The corruption is way too much in Ghana. I have visited most African countries and can confess the co ...
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When immigration officials and CEPS officers demand money by force on everything and every situation, that what you get.

The corruption is way too much in Ghana. I have visited most African countries and can confess the corruption we have in Ghana is a complete disgrace for us. I spoke of it in Ethiopia, Zambia, Malawi, Tunisia, Senegal and Ivory Coast. It is like no one person has his head on intact in Ghana, and that's very troubling.

I don't know Nkrumah but having a good knowledge about his charism and objectivity, I think the country will miss him for ever.
Asemooo 10 years ago

"Foreigners’ arrivals dropped from 547,263 in 2013 to 503,996 in 2014, a reduction of 49,449." My calculation says thats a reduction of 43,267.... Asem ooo.... simple maths. no wonder we can't get people to visit. we can't ...
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"Foreigners’ arrivals dropped from 547,263 in 2013 to 503,996 in 2014, a reduction of 49,449." My calculation says thats a reduction of 43,267.... Asem ooo.... simple maths. no wonder we can't get people to visit. we can't even count...asem b3ba dabi!!!!!
GBEWAA 10 years ago

PEOPLE DO NOT TRAVEL TO SPEND THEIR HOLIDAYS OR VACATIONS IN DARKNESS.

ASK MAHAMA WHO LOVES TO VISIT DUBAI WHETHER THERE'S ANYTHING LIKE POWER CUTS-OFF OR DUMSOR IN CIVILIZED PLACES LIKE DUBAI.

THE PROBLEM WITH GHANAIAN ...
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PEOPLE DO NOT TRAVEL TO SPEND THEIR HOLIDAYS OR VACATIONS IN DARKNESS.

ASK MAHAMA WHO LOVES TO VISIT DUBAI WHETHER THERE'S ANYTHING LIKE POWER CUTS-OFF OR DUMSOR IN CIVILIZED PLACES LIKE DUBAI.

THE PROBLEM WITH GHANAIANS IS WE THINK WE ARE CIVILIZED, BUT THE INVERSE IS THE CASE.

CIVILIZATION IN GHANA IS IN SHORT SUPPLY AMONG THE ENTIRE LEADERSHIP OF GHANA.

GHANA IS STILL BATTLING WITH 24/7 ELECTRICITY SUPPLY IN THIS 21ST CENTURY OF GROUND-BREAKING CIVILIZATION.
anokwale 10 years ago

Lights even go off at restaurants and night clubs for about 15 minutes before the generators kick in. This is quite embarrassing. People will not spend their hard earned money for that.

Lights even go off at restaurants and night clubs for about 15 minutes before the generators kick in. This is quite embarrassing. People will not spend their hard earned money for that.
GBEWAA 10 years ago

POWER SUPPLY TO EVEN GHANA'S STREET LIGHTS ONLY AT NIGHT HAS BECOME A MASSIVE PROBLEM FOR GHANA'S LEADERSHIP.

THE GAREWAY TO AFRICA INDEED.

WHAT A SHAME!!!

POWER SUPPLY TO EVEN GHANA'S STREET LIGHTS ONLY AT NIGHT HAS BECOME A MASSIVE PROBLEM FOR GHANA'S LEADERSHIP.

THE GAREWAY TO AFRICA INDEED.

WHAT A SHAME!!!
Pastor Josiah 10 years ago

The drop in foreigners visiting Ghana is also due to the corrupt and bureaucratic nature of our public office system. As if we don't know what is destroying our economy, we choose to continue to live in a fool's paradise. A d ...
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The drop in foreigners visiting Ghana is also due to the corrupt and bureaucratic nature of our public office system. As if we don't know what is destroying our economy, we choose to continue to live in a fool's paradise. A day will come when the international community will totally shun our country because of our corrupt attitude .
Pastor Josiah 10 years ago

Bribery and Corruption is scaring foreigners away. Let us face the fact, go to the public offices and see the rot that is going on. In Ghana everything illegal have become an accepted norm. I wish I have another country, I wo ...
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Bribery and Corruption is scaring foreigners away. Let us face the fact, go to the public offices and see the rot that is going on. In Ghana everything illegal have become an accepted norm. I wish I have another country, I would pack bag and baggage and flee from these leech infected system.
james 10 years ago

Why would foreigners come to west african the first place, the only place in the world where EU and US nationals have to apply for VISA, when they can just go to Kenya, Egypt or South Africa cheaper and with no hassle from im ...
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Why would foreigners come to west african the first place, the only place in the world where EU and US nationals have to apply for VISA, when they can just go to Kenya, Egypt or South Africa cheaper and with no hassle from immigration. Instead Ghana now get more chinese and Indian arrivals who earn and spend much less.
Jimmy 10 years ago

The numbers does not tell all: 1. Most Ghanaians with foreign passports have stopped coming home due to Dumsor.The effect much needed money to spend is lacking.2.We as Ghananians need to accept that the cuntry is moving backw ...
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The numbers does not tell all: 1. Most Ghanaians with foreign passports have stopped coming home due to Dumsor.The effect much needed money to spend is lacking.2.We as Ghananians need to accept that the cuntry is moving backwards in terms of infrastrutural and economic development.
If Ghananians don't want to come home how uch more foreigners. The politicians will put a spin on everything that is why AFrica is the dark continent. Nothing progressing just negative bad news. More people planning to leave than to stay.Oman Ghana ooooooooh

YEBOPOWER 10 years ago

Corruption is number one. Customs officials share visitors address with armed robbers. Secondly, dumsor is to blame with the sitting president doing nothing about it. Thirdly, Ghana sucks. All the charm is gone. Fourthly , th ...
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Corruption is number one. Customs officials share visitors address with armed robbers. Secondly, dumsor is to blame with the sitting president doing nothing about it. Thirdly, Ghana sucks. All the charm is gone. Fourthly , the city is so dirty that one cannot breath fresh air. Fifth, the rain when they come , wash every one into the basins of Accra. What a country.
JOJO 10 years ago

dumso

dumso
ABRAHAM 10 years ago

BAD ECONOMY AND BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE BECOMES UNFRIENDLY TO FOREIGNERS SINCE THEY ARE PAYING

BAD ECONOMY AND BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE BECOMES UNFRIENDLY TO FOREIGNERS SINCE THEY ARE PAYING
Kilkor 10 years ago

DuMSOR is our nightmare!it will drop more if it is not fixed

DuMSOR is our nightmare!it will drop more if it is not fixed
Yaaasantewss79 10 years ago

Hotels are too expensive for a third world country. I wonder what the occupancy rates are in these hotels. You charging London and New York rates for Accra and that is ridiculous

Hotels are too expensive for a third world country. I wonder what the occupancy rates are in these hotels. You charging London and New York rates for Accra and that is ridiculous
Iwan 10 years ago

Add doom mongers to the reasons.

Add doom mongers to the reasons.
JJ 10 years ago

Corruption, bribery demands, arrogant rude treatment of foreigners, dumsor, filth, high costs, high taxes...
Of course foreigners are going elsewhere for tourism and business where they are better received and business is ...
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Corruption, bribery demands, arrogant rude treatment of foreigners, dumsor, filth, high costs, high taxes...
Of course foreigners are going elsewhere for tourism and business where they are better received and business is easier to conduct and likely to be more profitable. Backwards banana republic.
De 10 years ago

Which tourist or foreign national would want to throw away hard earned money visiting a country where they cannot enjoy good services and facilities their monies' worth because of this irritating, disgusting and destructive p ...
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Which tourist or foreign national would want to throw away hard earned money visiting a country where they cannot enjoy good services and facilities their monies' worth because of this irritating, disgusting and destructive power outage that Ghanaians in their usual "fa ma Nyame", literally meaning "give it to God or leave it in God's hands" have suffered for almost four years. Yet Gov't, "serious" as it pretends to be in solving albatross of a problem, never ceases contradict itself in churning out information to the public regarding the energy crisis. Gov't has consistently taken Ghanaians for granted, insulted their intelligence and has always preyed on their emotional weaknesses. This situation sucks, it stinks, and it irritates. Unfortunately there hasn't been any unanimous outrage at this situation because the nation is so polarized.
Kofi 10 years ago

Why are we surprise when security is poor and any one can have access to a gun.

Why are we surprise when security is poor and any one can have access to a gun.
veronica ann adams 10 years ago

Yes and 1000's of foreigners all over the world who have and are still been scammed out of billions by Sakawa Boys and Girls wenare going to lobby all out governments to impose sanctions against ghana. Sakawa is destroying l ...
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Yes and 1000's of foreigners all over the world who have and are still been scammed out of billions by Sakawa Boys and Girls wenare going to lobby all out governments to impose sanctions against ghana. Sakawa is destroying lives of people who are kind and goodhearted and yes it is tarnishing the good name Ghana once had.The law in Ghana is not doing enough to clamp down on scammers and jailing them....It is so bad that they even scamming Ghanaians too....

ashawo 10 years ago

there is nothing to do in Ghana anymore.
a country of scammers and hypocrites.

there is nothing to do in Ghana anymore.
a country of scammers and hypocrites.
Better Ghana no matter what 10 years ago

Ghana is just to expensive for a third world country. Hotels & Restaurants are charging way more then European providers and on top the service or food is crap. Went to more then 14 countries in Africa and Ghana has one off t ...
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Ghana is just to expensive for a third world country. Hotels & Restaurants are charging way more then European providers and on top the service or food is crap. Went to more then 14 countries in Africa and Ghana has one off the baddest service culture I have ever seen. Dumsor has also taken its toll but the best is that the statistics sheet provided in the report are als not correct (typical for Ghana). No wonder that the country is not moving forward. Loot at the revenue chart. Since when are $158.940 = ¢40.355 (January) or $121.550 = ¢ 101.970 (February)???? A country of clueless people, illiterates and some few educated monkeys!
Yiddana 10 years ago

Good job, Ghana should thrive to catch up with Kenya. Such data helps a lot.

Good job, Ghana should thrive to catch up with Kenya. Such data helps a lot.
Kofi Yaro 10 years ago

A good look at the numbers showed a drop of only 6000 for non Ghanaian passport holders.
About 39,000 of the drop are Ghanaian passport holders.
While a big drop, not fatal.
Reason could be Dumornay but could it be ...
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A good look at the numbers showed a drop of only 6000 for non Ghanaian passport holders.
About 39,000 of the drop are Ghanaian passport holders.
While a big drop, not fatal.
Reason could be Dumornay but could it be also that the poor performance of the Western economies and until recently high unemployment in the US limited the ability of Ghanaians in the Diaspora to suspend travel plans 2014.
Kofi Yaro 10 years ago

I meant Dumsor.

I meant Dumsor.

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