2018年10月26日 · Historical research on tourism development policies and planning is generally limited, with scant attention on destinations in the Global South. This paper traces the historical trajectories of...

The tourist industry in Ghana is known to promote sustainable tourism that includes: cultural tourism, heritage tourism, recreational tourism, adventure tourism and event tourism. Cultural tourism focuses on festivals and events, whereas heritage tourism focuses on …

After independence in 1957, the role of tourism in national development was recognised by the government and tourism was given attention in the first postcolonial development plan of Ghana-1959-1964. The plan recognised that the “possibilities of developing the tourist industry in Ghana are immense” (p.24).

Historical research on tourism development policies and planning is generally limited, with scant attention on destinations in the Global South. This paper traces the historical trajectories of the development of tourism policy and planning in Ghana using the analytic framework of ⇐Development First⇑ and ⇐Tourism First⇑.

Significant Growth: Tourism becomes a major player in the economy, with arrivals and revenue increasing steadily. Diversification: Expansion into ecotourism, adventure activities, and heritage tourism. KEY MILESTONES: 1960: Ghana Tourist Board established. 1985: Tourism declared a priority sector by the government.

This paper traces the historical trajectories of the development of tourism policy and planning in Ghana using the “Development First” and “Tourism First” framework. A qualitative approach allows for a detailed contextual analysis of key national economic development plans and national tourism development policies and plans.

2018年10月26日 · This paper traces the historical trajectories of the development of tourism policy and planning in Ghana using the “Development First” and “Tourism First” framework. A qualitative approach allows for a detailed contextual analysis of key national economic development plans and national tourism development policies and plans.

Tourism Organisation (WTO) has been an active partner in the development of tourism in Ghana, especially since 1985 when the ruling Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) declared tourism a priority sector. As a member of the WTO, Ghana receives assistance in the preparation of its tourism development plans and projects. The

2020年12月16日 · This conceptual paper examines responses to COVID-19 by the government of Ghana and its implication for tourism businesses. It discusses weaknesses exposed, and lessons learned by practitioners...

In Ghana tourism, which had hitherto been an insignificant industry in the national economy, was in 1985 declared along with three other sectors as a ‘priority sector’ and promoted as a tool for diversification and for earning foreign exchange in the context of SAP.