Ghana, formerly known as ‘Gold Coast’ (in the ancient era), has a profound attitude of preserving its great historical features and its natural environment. The slave trade in the Gold Coast era has left behind many structures of interest to both domestic and international tourists. This makes Ghana a favourable destination for tourism together with its heart warming natural environment and hospitable society.
In view of this, since independence, the government of Ghana has being making efforts in developing Ghana into a prominent tourism destination among its neighbours and the world at large.
Tourism can boast of efforts in improving upon the socio-economic status of Ghanaians. The tourism industry in Ghana has provided Ghanaians jobs, infrastructural development and contribution to the national income, just to mention a few. These benefits catapulted the initiative to develop tourism in Ghana. Tourism is the fastest growing industry in Ghana and is at an average growth rate of 41.3% annually and the third largest foreign exchange earner in Ghana.
This project is to provide a general overview of Tourism in Ghana; as we take a look at the history and development in Ghanaian tourism. We shall also explore the tourist areas in Ghana.
