Ghana’s tourism and hospitality Industry is expected to witness the addition of another hotel brand this week as Tang Palace Hotel opens its doors to clients.

Known as the Tang Palace hotel, it’s located close to Gold House at South Airport Residential Area within 2 km from the Kotoka International Airport and 8km from the city centre.

Rated four-star, the state-of-the art facilities at the hotel is expected to be among Accra’s number one luxurious hotels constructed with a palatial glitz and glamour.

It is uniquely furnished and offers travelers more than just accommodation with a resplendent aura of its surrounding offering an incredible experience with an extra touch of elegance wherever you step.

Speaking to journalists after a ceremony to outdoor the hotel Wednesday, Director of Sales and Marketing, Ekow Eyeson-Ghansah noted that the birth of Tang Palace Hotel is designed for the needs of today’s global traveler.

Mr. Eyeson-Ghansah entreated the public to expect nothing but exceptional personalized service when the hotel becomes fully operational with its modern 112 bedrooms and contemporary guest rooms and suites later this week.

He observed that the hotel is a haven of new luxury in the neighborhood of many international organizations, duty free shops, business centers, recreation centers, etc. amidst the south airport residential area.

“Our variety of contemporary hotel rooms and suites blend luxury and security with comfort. At Tang Palace, every guest is given a royal cutting edge customer service which leaves a delicate mark in their memory and imagination of hotel hospitality, hence whether on business or leisure, Tang Palace Hotel is exactly where [travelers] would prefer to be” he said.

The tourism industry has contributed significantly to the country's economy, particularly in recent times, as the sector continues to demonstrate its potential as a key driver of growth,

According to a Bank of Ghana report the industry is currently the third largest foreign exchange earner after merchandise exports and remittances from abroad and has become one of the most important and fastest growing sectors of the Ghanaian economy. Tourism receipts are forecasted to reach $1.5 billion by end 2007.

Throwing more light on the facilities the hotel brings on board, Mr. Eyeson-Ghansah disclosed that the 112 luxuriously appointed rooms includes 1 room suitable for the disabled, 1 Presidential Suite with own Gym, 1 Ministerial suite, 3 Executive rooms, 8 Luxury suites, 1 Signature suite, 15 Duplex rooms, 15 Superior twin rooms and 67 Superior rooms

The In Room/Suit facilities on the other hand includes Direct dial telephone, 24hr room service, Laptop sized electronic safe, Minimum 40 inch flat adjustable satellite TV, Daily newspaper (Presidential & Ministerial suits only), Kitchenette (Presidential & Ministerial suits only), Jacuzzi with inbuilt T.V (Presidential & Ministerial suits), Private gym (Presidential Suit Only), Welcome water, Tea / Coffee making facilities, Mini bar, Ironing board, Hair dryer, Bath robes and bathroom slippers, Lighted make-up/ shaving mirror and Weighing Scale.

Other facilities he noted include: a meeting facility and services which can be divided into separate rooms; restaurants and bar with dining options to provide dishes of diverse contemporary specialties for its guests plus a Chinese restaurant which can seat up to 220 people and a choice of five bars; an exclusive hotel lobby, perfectly placed to relax one’s self or have a rendezvous perfectly accompanied by a light meal or mixed cocktail and fitness Centre, facilitated with the latest interactive gym equipment’s to enhance user health and fitness

Also available are: Salon, Spa and Parlor, which provides guests and visitors the convenience of an onsite unisex salon, spa and a parlor in the most relaxing atmosphere and environment; Tranquil Outdoor Swimming Pool, that has perfect contact with the outdoor sun beam and reveals its crystal radiance which is pleasant at a glimpse and inviting to all; Executive Parking Lot; Business Centre; Travel & Tour Desk; Forex Bureau and a Complimentary Airport Transfers, offering free transportation services from and to the Kotoka International Airport.

Mr. Eyeson-Ghansah urged the public to come and witness a majestic welcome, touting that the Tang Palace hotel is a destination for life.

“Once you visit and experience the warm hospitality of this incomparable place, you want to come back time and time again” he said.