The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) held its annual National Tourism Awards at the Osu Castle Gardens on October 25, 2024, under the theme “Celebrating Innovation and Recognizing Excellence in Ghana’s Tourism Sector.”
The event was attended by dignitaries, including the Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Hon. Egypa Mercer, and Deputy Hon. Mark Okraku Mantey.
Also present were the GTA Board Chairman and members, along with GTA CEO Mr. Akwasi Agyeman and Deputy CEOs Mr. Ekow Sampson (Operations), Hon. Seth Adjei Baah (Board Chairman), and Mr. Ben Anane Nsiah (General Services).
Leaders from diplomatic circles, industry professionals, and agency heads under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture were also in attendance.
Former Minister for Tourism, Hon. Florence Oboshie Sai Cofie, now Senior Media Advisor to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, served as Chairperson for the occasion and received a special award.
The awards featured 26 categories, including 5-Star Hotel of the Year, Night Club of the Year, and Local Chop Bar of the Year, among others.
See the full list of winners below:
ACCOMMODATION
5 Star Hotel: Labadi Beach Hotel – Greater Accra
4 Star Hotel: The Royal Senchi Hotel – Eastern Region
3 Star Hotel: Golden Bean Hotel
2 Star Hotel: Sogakope Beach Resort – Volta Region
1 Star Hotel: GRNMA Hotel – Central Region
Guest House: Brynx Haven – Central Region
Hostel: DE-BLAYS – TEMA
Service Apartment: Veronique Heights – Ashanti Region
Traditional Catering: God is Love – Western Region
Fast Food Establishment: ShopRite Ghana – Western Region
Drinking Bar: King David Spot – Northern Region
Night Club/Pub: Exhale Lounge – GT Accra
Offshore/ Airline: Servair Ghana Company Ltd
Site Guide of the Year: Justice Brobbey – Ashanti Region
TRAVEL TRADE
Tour Operator: Ashanti African Tours – Central Region
Travel Agency: Satguru Travel and Tours – Greater Accra
Car Rental: Nii Plants Car Rentals – Greater Accra
Tour Guide: Mr. Fuseni Nawaru – Eastern Region
FOOD AND BEVERAGE & ENTERTAINMENT
Restaurant Grade 1: Moka’s Restaurant – Greater Accra
Restaurant Grade 2: The Buka Restaurant – Greater Accra
Restaurant Grade 3: Conemm Catering Services – Upper East Region
VISITOR ATTRACTION
Winner: Bisa Aberwa Museum – Western Region
DIGITAL TOURISM ICON
Winner: SDK Dele – Greater Accra
TOURISM ORIENTED MEDIA
Winner: CITI FM/CHANNEL ONE TV
SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
Winner: Eusbett Hotel – Bono
HONORARY AWARDS
Award: Long-standing Commitment to Quality Events Service
Recipient: Madam Afi Amoro, CEO, Jandel LTD.
Award: Woman of Excellence in Public Service
Recipient: Mrs. Bridget Katsriku, Former Chief Director, Ministry of Tourism.
Award: Outstanding Leadership in Tourism Development
Recipient: Nana Effah Guakro IV, Chief of Kyeremankoma, Kintampo, and Kronkor Hene of Nkoranza.
Award: Outstanding Contributions to Diaspora Engagement
Recipient: Rabbi Kohain Nathanyah Helevi, Executive Director, PANAFEST Secretariat.
Award: Outstanding Contributions to Promoting Tourism through Events
Recipient: Mrs. Theresa Ayoade, CEO, Charter House.
Award: Traditional Leadership and Cultural Preservation
Recipient: Masaaba Sariki Fayinama III, Ag. President, National Council of Zongo Chiefs & President, National Council of Wangara Chiefs.
Award: Outstanding Events Visionary
Recipient: Kennedy Agyapong Jnr., Afrofuture.
Award: Long-standing Commitment to Promoting Tourism through Advertising
Recipient: Mrs. Norkor Dua, CEO, Mullen Lowe Ghana.
Musician Kwabena Kwabena delivered a thrilling performance, featuring hits like “Adult Music,” “Meye,” and “Ddea Annoma.” A live band from the Ghana Immigration Service also entertained attendees with amazing Ghanaian songs.
Watch the video below:
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