Travel news Ghana

• Flights
• 05/06/2021 08:34

Ghana national airline takes another step forward

Up in the air: Ghana has signed an as-yet-unconfirmed commitment for three Boeing 787-9s.

While details of EgyptAir’s assistance have still to be made public, the Egyptian flag-carrier signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ghanaian Government in October 2020 to help the west African st… read more

• Flights
• 05/06/2021 08:33

Dark runway at Roberts International Airport

Senator Edwin Snowe says he along with two senior officials of ruling Coalition for Democratic Change Government including Finance minister Smauel Tweah and Mr. Nathaniel McGill Minister of State for Presidential Affairs had to risk their lives to land in a private plane on the runway of the Roberts International Airport (RIA) without lighs.… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 02/06/2021 21:38

Ghana on the runway to recovery

With government support, GACL has launched measures to improve the vital liquidity situation at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in its capital city, Accra.

In addition to renegotiating service contracts, it has also taken steps to increase non-aeronautical revenue streams, such as the implementation of the airport… read more

• Flights
• 29/05/2021 06:08

Air Peace starts flights to Ilorin

Air Peace has announced the commencement of Ilorin flights from Lagos and Abuja as well an increase in its daily flights to Accra, Ghana

Spokesman of the airline, Stanley Olisa, who disclosed this to journalists, stated that the airline was set to kick off daily Abuja-Ilorin-Abuja and Lagos-Ilorin-Lagos flights on June 17, 20… read more

• Destinations
• 26/05/2021 17:39

Rwanda's top 8 strategies to revive its tourism sector

To drive recovery of the tourism sector which is probably the most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and measures to curb it, the Rwanda Development Board has set out an 8 strategy approach that could see the sector bounce back.

Among the initiatives that government and stakeholders will be pursuing include:

1. Israeli Tourists:… read more

• Destinations
• 26/05/2021 17:37

Liati Wote: Home of Afadjato, waterfalls and attractions with natural splendor

Liati Wote is one of many tourist destinations in Ghana. It is located in the northern part of the Afadzato South District of the Volta Region, about 70km from Ho, the Volta regional capital, 220km from Accra and about 20km to Togo. Liati Wote provides a tourism climate characterized by breathtaking sights and sounds across… read more

• Flights
• 25/05/2021 05:01

Air Peace commences Ilorin route & increases frequencies into Accra

Air Peace said it would commence flight services from the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja to Ilorin Airport from June 17, 2021.

The airline also said that it has increased its daily flight into Accra, Ghana to two daily from Lagos, Nigeria.

A statement … read more

• Travel-tech
• 18/05/2021 05:14

5 African travel influencers you need to follow on Instagram

As we stoke the wanderlust with travel restrictions easing and the tourism sector slowly coming alive, don't fret about your next destination or sho't left break. There are plenty of Instagram accounts to follow, especially if you want to explore African during Africa Month or later. A little inspiration goes a long way. As such, we have selecte… read more

• Destinations
• 18/05/2021 05:12

Ghana’s Tourism Ministry inks GHS100 million compact deal

• Flights
• 17/05/2021 05:19

United Airlines inaugurates flights between Washington and Ghana

Last night, United Airlines launched the first flight of its new service to Accra, Ghana, from Washington DC, United States, operated by Boeing 787-8 registered N27901. The carrier will now operate a three-weekly service to Accra from Dulles International. Flight UA996 will depart Dulles International Airport at 18:15 every Sunday,… read more