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Tourism: Ghana rakes in $4.8bn from 1.288m tourists in 2024

Ghana earns $4.8 billion from 1.29 million tourist arrivals in 2024, marking a major boost for the economy

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July 6, 2025
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Maame Efua Huoadjeto, CEO of Ghana Tourism Authority

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The tourism sector in Ghana posted its strongest performance yet in 2024, generating a historic $4.8 billion in revenue from 1.288 million international visitors.

This represents a 12 percent increase over the previous year and marks the highest tourism revenue in the country’s history.

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According to the 2024 Ghana Tourism Report, released by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), this record-breaking year was driven by an upsurge in tourist arrivals from key source markets such as the United States, Nigeria, and the United Kingdom, with visitors from Nigeria alone increasing by 25 percent.

Strategic reforms and partnerships

Speaking at the official launch of the report, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Mrs. Maame Efua Huoadjeto, credited the sector’s performance to a combination of targeted marketing campaigns, enhanced digital platforms, and closer collaboration with the private sector.

“Despite global and regional economic pressures, Ghana’s tourism sector maintained a strong upward trajectory by recording a significant increase in international arrivals, notable growth in domestic tourism, and diversifying product offerings,” she said.

Mrs. Huoadjeto noted that the Authority intensified efforts in the sector through training and certification of tourism practitioners, recognising that the quality of service was central to delivering exceptional and memorable experiences in Ghana.

She reiterated the GTA’s commitment to upskilling the tourism workforce to meet international standards and improve competitiveness.

She described the report as a reflection of the collective effort and resilience of the sector.

“It is a product of diligent research, data collection, and stakeholder collaboration, and it captures the full breadth of our achievements, lessons learned, and the opportunities that lie ahead,” she added.

The power of regional economies

The GTA boss also highlighted the impact of key events such as PANAFEST Emancipation, the Kwahu Paragliding Festival, and Dirty December, which together helped to distribute economic activity across the regions and created thousands of jobs.

These events, she said, had become staples in Ghana’s cultural calendar and a source of pride and revenue for both communities and businesses.

“We are particularly proud of the strides we are making in promoting sustainable tourism practices—from eco-tourism and community-based initiatives to climate-sensitive destination management,” she said.

Mrs. Huoadjeto emphasized that tourism development must benefit local communities and protect Ghana’s natural and cultural heritage for future generations.

She called for continued partnership among public, private, and civil society actors to unlock new markets, improve infrastructure, and deliver seamless, technology-driven visitor experiences.

Data-driven policy is key to sector’s future

Also speaking at the launch, Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mr. Yussif Jajah, underscored the importance of data as a guiding compass in policy formulation and investment planning.

He said that in an era of climate instability, shifting traveler expectations, and rapid digital innovation, credible data was critical to keeping the tourism sector competitive and responsive. The 2024 report, he noted, offers valuable insights into visitor trends, revenue performance, employment generation, customer satisfaction, and contributions to Ghana’s GDP.

According to Mr. Jajah, the impressive results recorded in the report are a direct outcome of deliberate government policy, including investments in tourism infrastructure, global marketing of Ghana’s flagship events, and the continued success of programs such as the Year of Return and Beyond the Return.

He said the government had also expanded training in the hospitality sector, supported the creative arts industry, and introduced digital tools such as the Ghana Tourism Single Window Platform to enhance service delivery and regulatory oversight.

Challenges persist

While celebrating the gains, Mr. Jajah acknowledged that challenges remained.

These include limited access to certain tourism sites, uneven regional development, service quality concerns, and inadequate private investment in high-value tourism offerings.

He stated that the Ministry, in collaboration with industry stakeholders, would intensify implementation of the National Tourism Development Plan, with renewed focus on regional tourism clusters and the ongoing renewal of strategic frameworks.

Looking ahead, the Deputy Minister announced plans to expand public-private partnerships to unlock new investments in resorts, eco-tourism, and heritage conservation.

The Ministry also aims to improve data collection across local governments, support small and medium-sized enterprises, and embrace artificial intelligence and digital tools to strengthen destination management and improve visitor experiences.

A bold call to tell Ghana’s story to the world

In his concluding remarks, Mr. Jajah called for unity of purpose among all tourism stakeholders to make Ghana a truly world-class destination.

“Let us tell the Ghana story boldly, with data, passion, and purpose,” he urged. “Together, let us make Ghana the tourism, culture, and creative arts hub of Africa.”

With 2024 now marked as a turning point for Ghana’s tourism industry, the path forward is one of ambition and opportunity—anchored in data, partnerships, innovation, and a shared national identity ready to welcome the world.

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