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As part of measures to make tourism play its leading role in the economic progress of the country, Ghana is working towards attracting two million international arrivals that will culminate in a $4 billion spending impact by 2025, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated.
He said as part of the measures put in place, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture had been charged with ramping up its promotional activities, policies and programmes to achieve the target.
President Akufo-Addo announced this yesterday at the first-ever Presidential Summit on Tourism at the Peduase Presidential Lodge in the Eastern Region.
The two-day summit being organised at the instance of the President attracted participants from all government agencies and departments, as well as private sector stakeholders in the industry to the brainstorming session.
It is on the theme: “Rethinking Tourism for Economic Growth and Job Creation”.
In what is described as rare among presidential correspondents from various media houses, President Akufo-Addo after the opening ceremony and all the activities, sat in for the presentation of papers, panel discussions and the questions and answers.
Globally, is estimated that by 2033 every 10 jobs will be created by the tourism sector.
Referring to data, President Akufo-Addo indicated that the tourism sector was growing once again following the lull caused by COVID-19.
President Akufo-Addo stated that the tourism sector required partnerships and a collaborative approach involving all stakeholders and called for a united effort, shared knowledge, and pooled resources.
” Let us create a comprehensive framework that facilitates dialogue, cooperation and innovation.
Together we can develop sustainable tourism models, empower domestic entrepreneurs and ensure that the benefits of tourism reach every corner of our beloved country,” he added.
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