Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture

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Ministry of Tourism of Ghana
Agency overview
Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture (MoTAC) Ghana

Formed	1993
Jurisdiction	Republic of Ghana
Headquarters	Ghana
Ministers responsible	Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, Minister Mark Okraku-Mantey, Deputy Minister
Website	Official Website

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture (MoTAC) Ghana is the government ministry responsible for the development and promotion of tourism-related activities in the country.

Functions

The ministry functions to develop and promote tourism and improve the capital city, Accra. These functions are aimed at optimising the socio-economic growth of the country through tourism-related activities and the promotion of environmental impact for the benefit of deprived communities with tourist sites in the country.

Minister of Tourism

The ministry is headed by the Minister of Tourism. The president appoints the sector minister, who is then presented to Parliament for approval. The ministry has had a change of name to Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts in 2013.

Year	Minister
2009–2010	Juliana Azumah-Mensah (MP)
2010–2011	Zita Okaikoi
2011–2012	Akua Sena Dansua (MP)
2013–2017	Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare
2017–2019	Catherine Afeku
2019–2021	Barbara Oteng Gyasi
2021–present	Ibrahim Mohammed Awal

Tourism statistics

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In 2011, 1,087,000 tourists visited Ghana.

Tourist arrivals to Ghana include South Americans, Asians, Europeans. Ghana's all year round tropical warm climate along with its many varieties of wildlife; exotic waterfalls such as Kintampo Waterfalls and the largest waterfall in West Africa, Tagbo Falls; Ghana's coastal palm-lined sandy beaches; caves; mountains, rivers; meteorite impact crater and reservoirs and lakes such as Lake Bosumtwi or Bosumtwi meteorite crater and the largest lake in the world by surface area, Lake Volta; dozens of castles and forts; UNESCO World Heritage Sites; nature reserves and national parks are major tourist destinations in Ghana.

The World Economic Forum statistics in 2010 showed that Ghana was 108th out of 139 countries as the world's favourite tourism destinations. The country had moved two places up from the 2009 rankings. In 2011, Forbes magazine, published that Ghana was ranked the eleventh most friendly country in the world. The assertion was based on a survey in 2010 of a cross-section of travelers. Of all the African countries that were included in the survey, Ghana ranked highest. Tourism is the fourth-highest earner of foreign exchange for the country.

Panoramic view of Fort Amsterdam in the Central region of Ghana on the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean

Major tourist sites under the ministry

Kakum National Park – National Park
Mole National Park – National Park
Ankasa National park – National Park
Cape Coast Castle – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Elmina Castle – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Nzulezo – UNESCO World Heritage Site

Gallery

Kakum National Park – National Park
Mole National Park – National Park
Cape Coast Castle – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Elmina Castle – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Nzulezo – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Boti Falls
Wli Falls
Kintampo Falls
Nzulezo – Tagbo Falls
Umbrella Rock
Fort Amsterdam
Fort Groot Fredericksburg
Fort Santo Antonio
Fort Metal Cross
National Museum

References

^ "Ministry of Tourism & Modernization of The Capital City". Ghana Web. Archived from the original on 11 October 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
"Ministry of Tourism". Government of Ghana. Archived from the original on 16 December 2010. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
^ "Ministry of Tourism". Government of Ghana. Archived from the original on 25 April 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
"Catherine Afeku out, Barbara Gyasi now Tourism Minister". www.myjoyonline.com. Archived from the original on 29 January 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
"Mark Okraku-Mantey and arbitrators resolve MUSIGA election impasse - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
"We Are Serious About Overcoming The Challenges Confronting Tourism Development". Ministry of Tourism Ghana. Archived from the original on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
^ "Trade Expo International Ghana". uniquetrustex.com. Archived from the original on 1 May 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
^ "Forbes: Ghana is eleventh friendliest nation". www.vibeghana.com. Archived from the original on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
"Trade Expo International". UniqueTtrustex. Archived from the original on 1 May 2013. Retrieved 19 April 2013.

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