- Tour operators are a crucial component of the tourism sector, according to Alisa Osei-Asamoah, president of the Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA). They have the skills, background, and competence to give tourists the best possible travel experience. Additionally, they offer suggestions on how to make a vacation memorable and assist in locating the best offers on travel packages.
- TOUGHA exists to assist tour operators in maximizing opportunities that will change the nation and advance the tourism sector. The union also supports causes that notably impact travel and tourism. They act as a point of contact between Ghanaian travel operators and the Ghana Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Tourism.
- One of the top places for travelers visiting West Africa is Ghana. United States, Nigeria, and the UK are the countries that send the majority of its visitors. More than 39,000 visitors from the United States came to the nation in 2020. There were roughly 355,000 total recorded tourist arrivals in that year. This reflected a significant drop from the years prior, which had more than 900,000 annual visitors.
- Ghana has the opportunity to expand its tourism infrastructure and services close to its well-known historical monuments, 334 miles of Atlantic coastline with some of West Africa’s most beautiful beaches, national parks, and wildlife reserves. Additionally, there are chances in specialized industries like ecotourism, water parks, and other entertainment hubs, as well as water sports like surfing.
- The Ghana Tourism Authority is one of several participants in the country’s tourism industry. Its job is to ensure sustainable tourism growth by fostering an environment that makes it possible to offer high-quality travel-related services and goods. Other participants in the sector include travel agents, lodging establishments, transportation firms, and different governmental organizations in charge of industry promotion and regulation. Restaurants, gift stores, tour guides, and other locally owned companies and entrepreneurs also offer goods and services to tourists.