National tourism awards held in Accra International Conference Centre

Monday, March 26, 2018

Kempinski Hotel has been awarded the Five-Star Hotel of the Year 2017 at the 13th Edition of the National Tourism Awards. Tang Palace Hotel received the Four-Star Award while Acqua Safari Resort bagged the Three-Star Hotel of the Year award.

 
Zaina Lodge was conferred the Two-Star Hotel of the Year with Green Oak Hotel receiving the One-Star Hotel of the Year.

 
The awards ceremony was organized by the Ghana Tourism Authority with the theme: “Promoting Responsible Tourism.” At the ceremony, awards were presented to 27 individuals and organisations that have made immense contributions to the growth and development of Ghana’s tourism industry.

 
The awards ceremony was held at the Accra International Conference Centre, and was attended by industry players, government officials, traditional rulers and heads of diplomatic missions.

 
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Catherine Abelema Afeku said that tourism is a major pillar of the country’s economy and it is expected to become one of the key drivers of Ghana’s socio-economic transformation via creation of jobs, foreign exchange receipts, urban regeneration and the motivation of local manufacturing to meet the diverse needs of the sector.

 
Mrs. Afeku congratulated the award winners for their diligence and hard work and urged them to continue their excellence and play their critical roles for creating a professional service culture in the tourism sector.

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