AfroWide Travel

13/08/2026

What's New and What We Are Following::
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••Government's 24-hour economy policy flirts with Ghana's museum and fort operations
••Edina Traditional Council in a tussle over 'unpaid Elmina Castle royalties' with the Tourism ministry.
••Homowo in full swing; Nungua, Ga Mashie kicks off festival train in Accra
••Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games: Building Senegal’s Sports Economy Beyond the Stadium
••McBrown premieres 'AMA' at the UPSA auditorium this weekend; Afla Sackey is LIVE at worthy earth festival
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TRAVEL N TOUR | ADVOCACY N RESEARCH

07/08/2026

What's New and What We Are Following::
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••Nkrumahfest 2026 launched to honour Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
••USA's $20,000 Visa Bond Becomes Permanent: What It Means for 30 African Countries
••Ghana International Trade Fair Center; a project in a decade long redevelopment loop
••Inclusion of triathlon sport in Ghanaian traditional festival calendar increases interest in Winneba and Vodza
••Alliance Francais lights up this weekend with Susan Augustt
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TRAVEL N TOUR | ADVOCACY N RESEARCH

31/07/2026

What's New and What We Are Following::
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••Ghana to Host the 70th UN Tourism Commission for Africa in 2027
••Ghana celebrates PANAFEST and marks Emancipation day
••Ghana launches first national memory of the world register to make historic records safe, accessible, and useful for learning
••Europe’s anti-tourism backlash spreads beyond Spain
••‘Sportification’ of travel: how sports events have reshaped tourism
••Ambolley, SomuahMusic, Lamisi and Amamere announce summer UK, US and Europe festival stops and tours
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TRAVEL N TOUR | ADVOCACY N RESEARCH

23/07/2026

What's New and What We Are Following::
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••Ghana's hospitality industry wants the next budget to tackle high operating costs
••Ghana adopts 'domestic-first, global-next' strategy to grow tourism
••Ghana's revised UNESCO funded Cultural Policy recognises culture as a vital tool for socio-economic development
••Ghana Highlife legend Ebo Taylor goes home as family prepares for a befitting farewell in his hometown of Saltpond.
••AFCON and sports hosting boosts tourism and development in Morocco
••Ghanaian musicians to launch highlife global campaign in Barcelona
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TRAVEL N TOUR | ADVOCACY N RESEARCH

16/07/2026

What's New and What We Are Following::
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••New UN SDG report highlights tourism's growing role; as it accounts for 3.5% of global GDP with 1 in 20 employed persons worldwide working in tourism
••Ghana risks losing UNESCO World Heritage Status for forts and castles
••How World Cup qualification has put Cape Verde and its islands in the spotlight
••Ghanaian filmmaker, Kwaw Ansah, has unveiled a new documentary and animated film aimed at sparking conversations on Africa’s identity, history and future
••Ghana has lost creative arts icon and Guinness World Record holder Sharon Dede Padi, founder of Padiki Art Gallery.
••Republic Bar and Grill opens it new 'sub station' in East Legon
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TRAVEL N TOUR | ADVOCACY N RESEARCH

11/04/2026

17/02/2026

With Tour Operators Union of Ghana -Tougha – I just got recognized as one of their top fans!