GTA GEARS UP FOR THE NATIONAL TOURISM AWARDS

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is set to organise the National Tourism Awards, to reward excellence in the tourism sector.

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the award ceremony is scheduled to be held on Friday, 25th October, 2024 at the Osu Castle.

Prior to this, the regional offices of the Ghana Tourism Authority have organised the Regional Tourism Awards from Friday, September 13 to Saturday, September 28, 2024.

The National Tourism Awards aims to celebrate and recognise individuals and organisations in the tourism sector for demonstrating excellence and to encourage stronger rebound of tourism in Ghana and it is under the theme, “CELEBRATING INNOVATION AND RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN GHANA’S TOURISM SECTOR’’.

This year's awards ceremony is a competitive one; and a total of 30 awards will be presented to deserving tourism establishments and personalities. The Categories includes: Accommodation Services, Catering Services, Travel Services, Media, Events and Corporate Organisations of the year.

Established in 1997, the National Tourisms Awards is set to acknowledge and reward industry players and stakeholders who have contributed immensely to the development of the tourism industry in Ghana.

It was also to set the tone for high standards in service delivery among practitioners in the tourism industry and to reward excellent performance and raise standards, while encouraging healthy competition among industry players and firmly positioning tourism as a vibrant economic sector and consolidate Ghana’s position as a preferred tourist destination.

About 400 Guests including seasoned practitioners and industry players in the tourism value chain such as Hotels, Travel and Tour Agencies, Car Rentals have been invited to the event.

Other dignitaries to grace the occasion include Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, the Diplomatic Community, Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies and the Business Community.