The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has responded to disturbing social media reports alleging that minors were taken to a hotel in Accra New Town.

The authority has officially reported the incident to the Nima Division of the Ghana Police Service for a full investigation.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the GTA confirmed that its Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Maame Efua Houadjeto, dispatched a high-level delegation to inspect the facility in question.

The team included Mr. Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey (Deputy CEO, Special Duties), Mr. Ekow Sampson (Deputy CEO, Operations), Ms. Roberta Dawson-Amoah (Greater Accra Regional Director), and Ms. Clara Nketiah (Deputy Director of Marketing).

The GTA emphasized that the visit was aimed at verifying the facts and taking the necessary regulatory actions to ensure compliance within the hospitality sector. The authority also commended the Ghana Police Service for its collaboration in the ongoing probe.

During the inspection, the GTA team also visited the Royal Dede Beach Resort, which had been converted into a hostel under new management without notifying the authority. Investigations revealed that the facility was operating in violation of the Tourism (Registration and Licensing of Accommodation) Regulations, 2016 (L.I. 2239).

The operator has since been directed to the Standards and Quality Assurance Department of the GTA for further regulatory action.

The GTA reiterated that all accommodation facilities must register and obtain a license before commencing operations, as mandated by L.I. 2239. This regulation is designed to ensure safety, quality, and compliance across Ghana’s tourism and hospitality industry.

The authority remains committed to protecting the public and maintaining high standards in the sector. It has urged citizens to report any suspicious or unlicensed facilities to the nearest GTA office.