Business Information

The Ghana Tourism Authority is a public/government agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture.

It was originally established in 1960 as the Ghana Tourist Board. In 2011, it was renamed and reconstituted under Tourism Act 2011 (Act 817).

Its mandate includes regulating tourism enterprises (accommodation, catering, travel & tour / charter operations), licensing, inspection and classification of tourism-services, marketing/promoting tourism (domestic and international), research & development in tourism, facilitating development of tourist facilities and products.


Location & Structure

Address: No. 2, Haile Selassie Street, South Ridge, Accra, Ghana. It is in the South Ridge area of Accra, near landmarks like the Government Information Service (GIS) / GIJ (Ghana Institute of Journalism), adjacent to GFA (Ghana Football Association) buildings.

Corporate Head Office Postal Address: P. O. Box GP 3106, Accra.

Contact Coordinates: The GPS / GhanaPost address is GA-053-3602.


Facilities & Operations

The GTA headquarters serves as the central hub for regulatory, policy, administrative, promotional, and training functions of Ghana’s tourism sector. It houses the corporate functions (licensing, classification, research, marketing etc.).

It has a call centre / visitor information centre component through which the public (tourists, domestic visitors, other stakeholders) can make enquiries or get assistance.


Legal & Financial Framework

Under Act 817, the GTA is empowered not only to execute government policy but also to generate income. One of the provisions of the Act requires that every tourism business contributes 1% of its revenue to a fund for tourism development.

It is required to ensure compliance with standards; promote accountability, transparency, and fairness in dealings. Value-statements include: service excellence, responsible tourism, stakeholder partnership, preserving Ghana’s cultural heritage.


Vision / Strategic Orientation

The GTA’s vision is to position Ghana as a leading sustainable tourist destination in West Africa (with key strategic goals set for 2026 in some strategic plans) and for tourism to be a driver for socio-economic development.

It uses tools such as participation in international fairs and exhibitions; publication of promotional materials; organization of special events and awards; research to inform policymaking.


Surroundings & Significance of Location

The GTA headquarters in South Ridge is in a prominent area of Accra, which is an administrative / institutional neighbourhood. Being near other public institutions (GIJ, GFA etc.) gives it visibility and access.

Maps show that the building is an office structure, used for corporate/governmental functions, with formal working hours (Monday to Friday, weekdays) and relatively limited weekend or public holiday operations.

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Product and Services

• ●Regulation of tourism enterprises Registration of tourism businesses (hotels, guest houses, travel & tour operators, charter flights, etc.). Licensing, inspection, licensing renewal. Classification / grading of accommodation and tourism service providers (e.g. 5-star to 1-star, guest houses, eco-lodges, informal accommodation)
• ●Promotion & Marketing Market Ghana as a tourist destination both domestically and internationally. Produce publicity/promotional materials. Participate in fairs, exhibitions; host special tourism events and festivals.
• ●Research, Monitoring & Policy Support Carry out studies, gather statistics, track trends in the tourism industry to inform policy, planning, decision-making. Monitor compliance of service providers with standards.

Contacts

• ●+233 (0) 20 790 1482
• ●+233 (0) 30 222 0000
• ●info@ghana.travel
• ●info@visitghana.com
• ●WhatsApp: +233 (0) 20 790 1482

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