Accra — Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has declared tourism as Ghana’s next economic goldmine, urging greater investment in the sector to drive sustainable growth and economic diversification.
Speaking at a high level engagement, Debrah emphasised that tourism holds immense untapped potential to become one of the country’s most important revenue generating sectors in the coming years.
“Tourism is Ghana’s next economic goldmine,” he stated, highlighting the sector’s ability to create jobs, attract foreign exchange, and stimulate development across all regions.
Ghana boasts a wealth of attractions from the UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, to its rich cultural heritage, national parks, beautiful coastlines, and vibrant festivals like Panafest and Homowo. Despite these assets, the sector has yet to reach its full potential.
Mr. Debrah noted that with improved infrastructure, better marketing, enhanced hospitality services, and private sector participation, tourism could rival traditional pillars like gold, cocoa, and oil in contributing to national GDP.
The government is expected to roll out new strategies to promote tourism as part of broader efforts to diversify the economy and reduce dependence on extractive industries.
This latest push aligns with ongoing initiatives to position Ghana as a preferred destination for both leisure and business travellers across Africa and beyond.
Story by : Emmanuel Nettey
