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|agency_name = Ministry of Tourism of Ghana |nativename = Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts |nativename_a = |nativename_r = |logo = Ministry of Tourism, Ghana (Ghana Tourist Board) logo.jpg |logo_width = |logo_caption = |seal = |seal_width = |seal_caption = |formed = 1993 |preceding1 = |preceding2 = |dissolved = |superseding = |jurisdiction = Republic of Ghana |headquarters = {{Flag|Ghana}} |employees = |budget = |minister1_name = Catherine Afeku |minister1_pfo = |minister2_name = |minister2_pfo = |chief1_name = |chief1_position = |chief2_name = |chief2_position = |parent_agency = |child1_agency = |child2_agency = |child3_agency = |child4_agency = |website = Official Website |footnotes = |chief3_name=|chief3_position=|chief4_name=|chief4_position=|chief5_name=|chief5_position=|chief6_name=|chief6_position=|chief7_name=|chief7_position=|chief8_name=|chief8_position=|chief9_name=|chief9_position=|parent_department=}} The Ministry of Tourism of Ghana is the government ministry responsible for the development and promotion of tourism-related activities in the country.[1] Tourism statisticsIn 2011, 1,087,000 tourists visited Ghana.[2] Tourist arrivals to Ghana include South Americans, Asians, Europeans.[3] Ghana's all year round tropical warm climate along with its many wildlifes; exotic waterfalls such as Kintampo Waterfalls and the largest waterfall in west Africa, Tagbo Falls; Ghana's coastal palm-lined sandy beaches; caves; mountains, rivers; meteorite impact crater and reservoirs and lakes such as Lake Bosumtwi or Bosumtwi meteorite crater and the largest lake in the world by surface area, Lake Volta; dozens of castles and forts; UNESCO World Heritage Sites; nature reserves and national parks are major tourist destinations in Ghana.[3] The World Economic Forum statistics in 2010 showed that Ghana was 108th out of 139 countries as world's favourite tourism destinations.[4] The country had moved two places up from the 2009 rankings. In 2011, Forbes magazine, published that Ghana was ranked the eleventh most friendly country in the world. The assertion was based on a survey in 2010 of a cross-section of travelers. Of all the African countries that were included in the survey Ghana ranked highest.[4] Tourism is the fourth highest earner of foreign exchange for the country.[4] {{wide image|Fort Amsterdam (Ghana) 2012-09-29 08-30-15.jpg|900px|align-cap=center| Panoramic view of Fort Amsterdam in the Central region of Ghana on the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean}}Functions of the MinistryThe ministry functions to develop and promote tourism and improve the capital city, Accra. These functions are aimed at optimising the socio-economic growth of the country through tourism-related activities and the promotion of environmental impact for the benefit of deprived communities with tourist sites in the country.[1] Minister of TourismThe ministry is headed by the Minister of Tourism. The president appoints the sector minister, who is then presented to Parliament for approval. The ministry has had a change of name to Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts in 2013.
Tourism statisticsIn 2011, 1,087,000 tourists visited Ghana.[8] Tourist arrivals to Ghana include South Americans, Asians, Europeans.[3] Ghana's all year round tropical warm climate along with its many wildlifes; exotic waterfalls such as Kintampo Waterfalls and the largest waterfall in west Africa, Tagbo Falls; Ghana's coastal palm-lined sandy beaches; caves; mountains, rivers; meteorite impact crater and reservoirs and lakes such as Lake Bosumtwi or Bosumtwi meteorite crater and the largest lake in the world by surface area, Lake Volta; dozens of castles and forts; UNESCO World Heritage Sites; nature reserves and national parks are major tourist destinations in Ghana.[9] The World Economic Forum statistics in 2010 showed that Ghana was 108th out of 139 countries as world's favourite tourism destinations.[10] The country had moved two places up from the 2009 rankings. In 2011, Forbes magazine, published that Ghana was ranked the eleventh most friendly country in the world. The assertion was based on a survey in 2010 of a cross-section of travelers. Of all the African countries that were included in the survey Ghana ranked highest.[4] Tourism is the fourth highest earner of foreign exchange for the country.[4] {{wide image|Fort Amsterdam (Ghana) 2012-09-29 08-30-15.jpg|900px|align-cap=center| Panoramic view of Fort Amsterdam in the Central region of Ghana on the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean}}Major tourist sites under the ministry
Gallery{{Gallery|title= Tourism sites in Ghana |width=125 | height=170 | lines=5 |align=center |footer= |File:Kakum Canopy.jpg |alt1= |Kakum National Park – National Park |File:Ghanaian wildlife.JPG |alt2= |Mole National Park – National Park |File:Barack Obama in Cape Coast Castle.jpg |alt3= |Cape Coast Castle – UNESCO World Heritage Site |File:St. George Castle, Elmina, Ghana.JPG |alt4= |Elmina Castle – UNESCO World Heritage Site |File:Nzulezo.jpg |alt5= |Nzulezo – UNESCO World Heritage Site |File:Boti falls, Ghana.jpg |alt6= |Boti Falls |File:Wli Lower Fall-4.jpg |alt7= |Wli Falls |File:Kintampo Waterfalls.JPG |alt8= |Kintampo Falls |File:Tagbo Falls Ghana.jpg |alt9= |Tagbo Falls |File:Umbrella rock, Koforidua, Ghana.jpg |alt10= |Umbrella Rock |File:Fort Amsterdam Front view.jpg |alt11= | Fort Amsterdam |File:Groß Friedrichsburg.JPG |alt12= |Fort Groot Fredericksburg |File:Overzicht bovenop bastion rechts voor met zicht op beide hoger gelegen bouwdelen - Axim - 20374980 - RCE.jpg |alt13= |Fort Santo Antonio |File:Fort Metal Cross.jpg |alt14= |Fort Metal Cross |File:Museum Ground floor from 1st floor.jpg |alt15= | National Museum.}} See also
References1. ^1 {{cite web|title=Ministry of Tourism & Modernization of The Capital City|url=http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/republic/ministry.profile.php?ID=33|website=Ghana Web|accessdate=31 May 2011}} {{Ghana topics}}{{Ministries and Agencies in Ghana}}2. ^{{cite web |publisher=Ministry of Tourism Ghana|url = http://www.ghana.gov.gh/index.php/news/features/5885-we-are-serious-about-overcoming-the-challenges-confronting-tourism-development|title = We Are Serious About Overcoming The Challenges Confronting Tourism Development|accessdate =14 June 2013}} 3. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=http://www.uniquetrustex.com/node/162/177/?ex=trade-expo-international-ghana&nid=162 |title=Trade Expo International Ghana |last= |first= |publisher=uniquetrustex.com |date= |accessdate=14 June 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501221713/http://www.uniquetrustex.com/node/162/177/?ex=trade-expo-international-ghana&nid=162 |archivedate=1 May 2013 |df= }} 4. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite web|title=Forbes: Ghana is eleventh friendliest nation|url=http://vibeghana.com/2011/03/20/forbes-ghana-is-eleventh-friendliest-nation/|publisher=www.vibeghana.com|accessdate=31 May 2011}} 5. ^{{cite web|title=Ministry of Tourism|url=http://www.ghana.gov.gh/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=323:ministry-of-tourism-&catid=74:ministries&Itemid=224|publisher=Government of Ghana|accessdate=31 May 2011}} 6. ^{{cite web|title=Ministry of Tourism|url=http://www.ghana.gov.gh/index.php/governance/ministries/323-ministry-of-tourism-|publisher=Government of Ghana|accessdate=14 June 2013}} 7. ^{{cite web|title=Ministry of Tourism|url=http://www.ghana.gov.gh/index.php/governance/ministries/323-ministry-of-tourism-|publisher=Government of Ghana|accessdate=14 June 2013}} 8. ^{{cite web |publisher=Ministry of Tourism Ghana|url = http://www.ghana.gov.gh/index.php/news/features/5885-we-are-serious-about-overcoming-the-challenges-confronting-tourism-development|title = We Are Serious About Overcoming The Challenges Confronting Tourism Development|accessdate =14 June 2013}} 9. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.uniquetrustex.com/node/162/177/?ex=trade-expo-international-ghana&nid=162 |title=Trade Expo International Ghana |last= |first= |publisher=uniquetrustex.com |date= |accessdate=14 June 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501221713/http://www.uniquetrustex.com/node/162/177/?ex=trade-expo-international-ghana&nid=162 |archivedate=1 May 2013 |df= }} 10. ^{{cite web|title=Forbes: Ghana is eleventh friendliest nation|url=http://vibeghana.com/2011/03/20/forbes-ghana-is-eleventh-friendliest-nation/|publisher=www.vibeghana.com|accessdate=31 May 2011}} 11. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.uniquetrustex.com/node/162/177/?ex=trade-expo-international-ghana&nid=162 |title=Trade Expo International |work=UniqueTtrustex |language= |accessdate=19 April 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501221713/http://www.uniquetrustex.com/node/162/177/?ex=trade-expo-international-ghana&nid=162 |archivedate=1 May 2013 |df= }} 4 : Ghana Ministries of State|Ghana Ministries and Agencies of State|Tourism ministries|Government agencies established in 1993 |
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