The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is set to organize the National Tourism Awards to reward excellence in the tourism sector.

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, the awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on Friday, 25th October 2024, at the Osu Castle.

Prior to this, the regional offices of the Ghana Tourism Authority have organized the Regional Tourism Awards from Friday, September 13, to Saturday, September 28, 2024.

The National Tourism Awards aim to celebrate and recognize individuals and organizations in the tourism sector for demonstrating excellence and to encourage a stronger rebound of tourism in Ghana. This year's theme is “CELEBRATING INNOVATION AND RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN GHANA’S TOURISM SECTOR.”

A total of 38 awards, comprising 29 Competitive Awards, 7 Honorary Awards, and 2 Special Mention Awards, will be presented to deserving tourism establishments and personalities. The Competitive Awards include Accommodation Services, Catering Services, Travel Services, Media, Events, and Corporate Organisations of the Year.

The Honorary Award is based on special recognition for outstanding contributions to the tourism industry in Ghana.

Established in 1997, the National Tourism Awards aim to acknowledge and reward industry players and stakeholders who have contributed immensely to the development of the tourism industry in Ghana. 

The awards also aim to set the tone for high standards in service delivery among practitioners in the tourism industry, rewarding excellent performance, raising standards, encouraging healthy competition among industry players, and firmly positioning tourism as a vibrant economic sector while consolidating Ghana’s position as a preferred tourist destination.

Dignitaries who will grace the occasion include Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, the Diplomatic Community, Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and the Business Community.