According to President Akufo-Addo, the tourism industry would be used by the government as a powerful vehicle for economic change to bring prosperity and jobs to Ghanaians.

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He claimed that in order to increase foreign visitor arrivals, the government is collaborating with them.

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This was said by President Akufo-Addo as he formally opened the Tema branch of the Alisa Hotel.

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The President said that the government would soon open a $10 million hospitality institute in Accra to educate Ghanaians in support of the expansion of the travel and tourism industry.

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According to President Akufo-Addo, the Ghana Tourism Development Project will also include a 40 million dollar World Bank facility for the improvement of all historical sites.

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The imposing edifice has 52 guestrooms including four contemporary suites to ensure a higher level of comfort for guests.

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It has an all-day Atlantic restaurant and Sky Bar.

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Chief Executive of Bamson Group, Kwame Ofosu Bamfo, called for more support in the Tourism sector to boost employment Creation.

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Deputy Minister for Tourism, Art and Culture, Mark Okraku Mantey, said 20,000 people are being trained by the Ministry to help grow the sector.

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President Akufo-Addo, commended Kwame Ofosu Bamfo for his foresight, saying such initiatives will compliment government’s soon to establish Hospitality School in Accra.

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The Alisa Group currently has a 500 workforce providing quality service to patrons.

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