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1/15/2007 |
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Accra (Gh) – 15 January 2007 - The Ghana Tourists Board (GTB) on
Sunday disclosed that 81% of three and two star hotels in Accra are fully
booked for the Golden Jubilee commemoration.
GTB statistics made available to the Ghana News Agency indicated that
individual bookings constitute 32 %; Corporate entities, 23 %; Local
Travel and Tour Agencies, 15%; Embassy and High Commissions, 15%;
Governmental Agencies, nine per cent and other Airlines and
Non-Governmental Organisations, 6%.
The figures also revealed that United State of America tops the list of
countries whose nationals have booked to attend the Golden Jubilee
celebration, followed by Nigeria, United Kingdom, South Africa, Germany,
Togo, India, Canada and Liberia.
The hotels include Sun Lodge, El-Elyon, Mahogany Lodge, Kordam, Long Term,
Ellking, Maple Leaf, Granada, Continental Plaza, Penta, Paloma, Kingsby,
Court Gardens, Frankies, Earlbeam, Crown Apartment, The Guest and
Ampomaah.
In an interview with GNA, Martin Mireku, GTB Acting Executive Director
said the Board initiated a comprehensive orientation for stakeholders in
the hospitality industry to enhance their operations to project Ghana as a
tourist''s destination.
Mr. Mireku advised service providers in the catering sector to take up the
challenge the Golden Jubilee celebration offers and improve upon food
handling, packaging and presentations with particular focus on Ghanaian
cuisines.
He advised the staff to co-operate with their customers and offer them the
requisite services to attract more tourists to the country.
On preparation towards the Golden Jubilee festivities, Mr Mireku said the
outfit had designed special jubilee leaflets, brochure and pamphlets on
Ghana to provide tourists with information on various attractions sites in
the country.
Information on status of hotels, restaurants, licensed tours and tour
operators, entertainment centres, shopping venues, the use of cameras at
restricted areas such as the Osu Castle, military installations and
airports have been provided.
The information brochure also outlined in detail transportation - taxis
recognised by their bright yellow fenders, which operate from city centres
to suburbs, less expensive but adventure filled mini buses (trotro), the
Sate Transport Corporation and licensed car rental services. GRi…/
Source - GNA
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