2024 Miss Tourism Ghana holds successful regional costume and talent night for contestants

The 2024 Miss Tourism Ghana pageant, a cornerstone of Ghana’s tourism promotion, hosted a vibrant regional costume and talent night for the contestants.

Held at the MJ Hotel in Accra on Saturday, August 31, the contestants representing various regions took center stage, dazzling the audience with traditional performances and enchanting displays of regional customs.

From energetic dances to melodious songs, each participant brought a unique flavor to the night.

After the regional costume session, the contestants again exhibited their talents, demonstrating their aspirations and passions.

From singing and dancing to creative arts and public speaking, the performances highlighted the diverse skills and personalities of the participants.

The judges on the night were Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi (Deputy Director, Domestic Marketing, Ghana Tourism Authority), Afua Pokua Afrifa (Retired Business Administrator), and Mercy Jane Adorkor Pappoe (Miss International Africa, 2023).

Speaking at the event, the CEO of Miss Tourism Ghana, Mrs. Delphine Brew Hammond, noted that the contestants are poised for the grand finale and are ready to showcase more of their region’s heritage and culture to promote domestic tourism.

The Deputy Director of Domestic Marketing at the Ghana Tourism Authority, Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, reiterated the GTA’s commitment to promoting domestic tourism.

He emphasized the Domestic Marketing Tourism Campaigns by the Authority: “See Ghana, Eat Ghana, Wear Ghana, and Feel Ghana,” as well as “Experience Ghana, Share Ghana.”

He explained that the CEO and Management of GTA, Mr. Akwasi Agyeman, is poised to leverage the various beauty pageants across the country to educate the public on the importance of domestic tourism in driving the economy in terms of jobs, employment, foreign exchange, national cohesion, and global recognition.

The grand finale of the 2024 Miss Tourism Ghana Pageant will be held at the National Theatre on September 20, 2024. Anticipation is building for the crowning of the next Miss Tourism Ghana.

Below are the names of the contestants and their regions:

Name: Agbolosu Mawuse Abla

Stage Name: Ese

Contestant No: 1

Region: Eastern Region

Name: Emmanuella Owusuaa Wiredu

Stage Name: Elvi

Contestant: 2

Region: Volta Region

Name: Adizah Alhassan

Stage Name: Adiz

Contestant no: 3

Region: Bono Region

Name: Lawrencia Ama Yeboah

Stage: Nana

Contestant No: 4

Region: Savannah Region

Name: Deborah Dzifa Amezah

Stage Name: Dzifa

Contestant No: 5

Region: Greater Accra Region

Name: Akoto Erica

Stage Name: Rica

Contestant No: 6

Region: Ahafo Region

Name: Gloria Kwarteng

Stage Name: Ama

Contestant No: 7

Region: Northern Region

Name: Eleanor Ama Seimaa Nimako

Stage Name: Nelyal

Contestant No: 8

Region: Ashanti Region

Name: Portia Mensah

Stage Name: Akua

Contestant No: 9

Region: Upper East Region

Name: Stephanie Owiredua Kissi

Stage Name: Kiss

Contestant No: 10

Region: Western Region