Upper East holds tourist awards night

Bolgatanga (Upper East) 27 July '99

Nineteen individuals and organisations in the Upper East, received honours at the 1998 regional tourism awards night held in Bolgatanga on Saturday.

The event was organised by the Ghana Tourist board (GTB) and sponsored by Ghana Breweries Limited (GBL).

The Bolgatanga Black Star Hotel won the "Hotel of the year" award, while the All People's Canteen, owned by Madam Rachia Musah, received the "canteen of the year" award.

Sand Gardens Hotel was adjudged the environmentally friendly hotel, whilst the cleanest town award went to Navrongo.

Teng-Zuk community near Tongo and Bawku Traditional Council, jointly won the community initiative in tourism award for instituting the Samanpiid festival.

Mr E.E. Komla, deputy executive director in charge of operations of the Ghana Tourist Board, said that by virtue of its uniquely styled traditional

villages and well-developed crafts the region stands to gain from tourism. He said its slave route and other historic places, could become a major tourist destination when they are promoted.