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June 2019

The 2nd ‘Women in Tourism Summit’ Empowers Women to Succeed

The 2nd ‘Women in Tourism Summit’ Empowers Women to Succeed

A strong lineup of leaders in the tourism industry packed the conference room at the Accra Tourist Information Centre for the 2nd Annual Women in Tourism Summit. Women…

GTA Digital June 28, 2019
Ghana Diaspora Celebration & Homecoming Summit Celebrates the Contributions of the Diaspora

Ghana Diaspora Celebration & Homecoming Summit Celebrates the Contributions of the Diaspora

The Ghanaian Diaspora Celebration and Homecoming Summit is quickly approaching.  Set to take place on 3rd– 6th July 2019 at the Accra International Conference…

GTA Digital June 28, 2019
African Greek Week Brings Black Diasporans to Ghana For the First Time

African Greek Week Brings Black Diasporans to Ghana For the First Time

Africa Greek Week is quickly approaching and plans to bring African Americans, Caribbeans and people from the Ghanaian diaspora back to Ghana to celebrate the Year…

GTA Digital June 24, 2019
Ghana’s First International Coconut Festival Officially Launched

Ghana’s First International Coconut Festival Officially Launched

Coconuts have become one of the world’s most popular superfoods.  It’s been said that coconut water will generate a revenue of $4 billion between 2015 and…

GTA Digital June 21, 2019
Draft Diaspora Engagement Policy Ready – Gov't

Draft Diaspora Engagement Policy Ready – Gov't

Government has announced that Ghana’s draft diaspora engagement policy is now available for input by stakeholders ahead of the 2019 homecoming summit. The Policy…

GTA Digital June 19, 2019
Accra’s First Wax Print Festival Put a Spotlight on African Textiles

Accra’s First Wax Print Festival Put a Spotlight on African Textiles

Did you know that wax print fabrics didn’t actually originate in Africa? The story has been told that they originated in Indonesia and were then copied by the…

GTA Digital June 19, 2019

Year of Return: Wax Print Festival celebrates Afro fashion and textiles

The maiden edition of the Wax Print Festival took place over the weekend as part of the Year of Return – Ghana 2019 events with a rich display of fabrics that…

GTA Digital June 19, 2019
Ghana Jamaica waive entry visa requirements for citizens to boost tourism and trade

Ghana Jamaica waive entry visa requirements for citizens to boost tourism and trade

Ghana and Jamaica have both waived entry visa requirements for citizens wanting to travel to and from these two countries, with effect from 1st July 2019. This was…

GTA Digital June 17, 2019
“Come Experience Our Culture, Warmth and Rhythm” – Prez Akufo-Addo invites the African Diaspora

“Come Experience Our Culture, Warmth and Rhythm” – Prez Akufo-Addo invites the African Diaspora

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has described Ghana as the safest country in West Africa, and, is, therefore, asking Africans in the…

GTA Digital June 16, 2019
Fuse ODG Says We Must Create Our Own Narrative of Africa

Fuse ODG Says We Must Create Our Own Narrative of Africa

The first official event to launch Ghana’s Year of Return, 2019 was the TINA Festival and Kente Party which took place 2nd– 4th January 2019.  It was the…

GTA Digital June 14, 2019
“Visit Ghana In This ‘Year Of Return’” – President Akufo-Addo To Trinidadians

“Visit Ghana In This ‘Year Of Return’” – President Akufo-Addo To Trinidadians

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has extended an invitation to the people of Trinidad and Tobago to visit Ghana in this ‘Year of Return.’…

GTA Digital June 14, 2019
Experience the First Ever Wax Print Festival

Experience the First Ever Wax Print Festival

One of the most anticipated events during the Year of Return activities is the Wax Print Festival.  Ghana’s creative community will be out in full force exploring…

GTA Digital June 10, 2019
All set for maiden Wax Print Festival in Ghana, June 14 -16

All set for maiden Wax Print Festival in Ghana, June 14 -16

African textiles have become an increasingly important part of global conversations on ownership and culture. The Afropole, along with Untamed Empire and Streamline…

GTA Digital June 10, 2019
Royal Return Ghana: Wedding 400 to Launch in Hampton, VA, Honoring the Memory of Our African American Ancestors Denied Marriage During Slavery

Royal Return Ghana: Wedding 400 to Launch in Hampton, VA, Honoring the Memory of Our African American Ancestors Denied Marriage During Slavery

Premiere Mass Royal Traditional African Wedding Launch to be Held at First Africans Landing Site in Hampton, Virginia on August 24, 2019 HAMPTON, VIRGINIA, UNITED…

GTA Digital June 10, 2019
Marhaba Festival Launched alongside GHATOF 25th Anniversary Celebration

Marhaba Festival Launched alongside GHATOF 25th Anniversary Celebration

Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF) had it’s 25 Anniversary celebration on 6th June at the Accra Tourist Information Centre. It was also the official Media…

GTA Digital June 7, 2019
Kofi Kingston Attends one of the Biggest Festivals in the Ashanti Region

Kofi Kingston Attends one of the Biggest Festivals in the Ashanti Region

Kumasi / June 2, 2019 The Akwasidae Festival is an important day for the Ashanti people. Celebrated on a Sunday every six weeks, Chiefdoms from across the Ashanti…

GTA Digital June 2, 2019
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