Ghana records surge in 2025 tourism receipts as Ahafo Region honors top industry players

The Chief Director, Ahafo Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC), Joseph Frimpong Naayo, reinforced the call for environmental and cultural preservation, emphasising that as the region pursues tourism development, residents must safeguard key assets including forests, rivers, wildlife, traditional festivals, historic places, and sacred sites.

Johny Arthur Quarm, Director of Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation at the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), disclosed these at the 2nd annual Ahafo Regional Tourism Awards held on Thursday in Goaso.

Celebrating excellence in Tourism Chaired by Nana Afia Serwaa I, Manhemaa of the Goaso Traditional Area, the annual awards scheme seeks to recognise excellence, foster healthy competition among practitioners, strengthen industry collaboration, and elevate Ghana’s destination image.