Maame Efua Houadjeto has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority.

She is a former Deputy Women's Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Deputy Director of the party's International Relations Directorate.

Maame Efua takes over from Akwasi Agyeman who tendered in his resignation about a week ago.

The Ghana Tourism Authority, one of the thirteen agencies under the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, is mandated to make Ghana the preferred sustainable tourism destination. They are committed to the sustainable development of tourism through deployment of the best technology and ICT, effective Regulation and standardization.

They also aim to strengthen partnerships (multi- agency partnerships, public – private partnerships, stakeholder partnerships), aggressive marketing and robust investment promotion, uplifting Industry service, safety and health standards and enhancing accountability and shared responsibility.

The Ghana Tourism Authority is a key player in the area of sustainability and believe in leading in roles that create positive change in society. Its contribution cuts across spears and involve several partners through the platforms and avenues we create.