Travel news Ghana

• Flights
• 26/03/2021 18:53

African airlines sign on to travel pass program

Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir and Kenya Airways have signed up as strategic partners for the African Union (AU) Trusted Travel (TT) program that has been ratified by 54 AU member states and aims to allow African airlines to build back their networks post-pandemic.

The TT initiative is part o… read more

• Rail
• 21/03/2021 07:10

Government to inject US$2 Billion into development of Railway Infrastructure and Services

The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the development of the railway sector is at the heart of government and it is for this reason that the government is mobilizing $2 billion (two billion dollars) for the development of railway infrastructure and services.

Addressing Parliament on 9 March … read more

• Destinations
• 17/03/2021 13:20

Ghana to collaborate with Rwanda to Promote Intra-Africa Tourism

A delegation from Ghana on Monday, 15th March 2021, held meetings with the Honorary Consulate of Ghana in Rwanda and the Rwanda Development Board to discuss bilateral opportunities for tourism and economic development. This was part of activities for a week-long familiarization tour organized by the Rwanda high commission t… read more

• Flights
• 09/03/2021 06:13

Why Air Peace is back in Accra March 15 and flies to Ilorin

Air Peace said it would make a daily return to Accra, Ghana from March 15, 2021, just as it makes a return to Ilorin International Airport in Kwara State.

A statement by Stanley Olisa, Senior Communication Executive, Air Peace said that the airline would recommence the Lagos-Accra flight on March 15, 2021. Olisa in a s… read more

• Opinion
• 06/03/2021 05:44

Kwahu Festival - Insights Into How Ghana Could Boost Tourism Potential

Over the past few decades the boundaries of tourism have grown to include festival, cultural and ecological attractions. But the benefits of this development haven't been extensively explored. These include attracting tourists who in turn make contributions to the development of the community. And stimulating the diffusion and commemoration of l… read more

• Accomodation
• 04/03/2021 05:39

Radisson Hotel Group Accelerates Its Expansion Plans in Africa

Great news of infrastructure development on the continent as Radisson Hotel Group is adding to its portfolio in Africa, with a new property in each of Mali, Nigeria, Ghana and Ethiopia, and two in South Africa.

Ramsay Rankoussi, vice president, development, Africa and Turkey, at Radisson Hotel Group, says Africa has always been at t… read more

• Flights
• 04/03/2021 05:18

Air Peace returns to Accra

Since the relaunch of its international flights in December 2020, Air Peace is gradually rebuilding its network. Boosted by the densification of its fleet, the Nigerian carrier returns to the West African sky. Air Peace will reopen its Lagos - Accra route on March 15.

According to the announcement made by the Nigeria… read more

• Flights
• 04/03/2021 05:16

British Airways backtracks on summer London Gatwick-Accra move

British Airways has updated its schedule for the summer season and will no longer be flying to Accra from London Gatwick. Rather, services will operate from the flagship airport for London at Heathrow. The decision comes after Ghanaian authorities threatened ‘reciprocal action’ for the planned airport move.

• Accomodation
• 03/03/2021 06:36

Radisson Individuals debuts in Africa with Hotel Signing in Ghana

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce its first Radisson Individuals property in Africa, with the signing of Earl Heights Suites Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, Accra, Ghana. Located in Dzorwulu, the property is currently undergoing a full renovation and is on schedule to open within this year.

J… read more

• Flights
• 03/03/2021 03:26

Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport is Africa’s best by size

The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja has been named the best airport by size in Africa by the Airports Council International (ACI) on Monday. The award, which was based on judgements by customers, was also presented to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya.

According to ACI, both airports size caters to … read more