A week long tourism exhibition opened on Tuesday 22nd September, 2009 officially kick-start activities to mark World Tourism Day celebrations

Ghana''s Minister of Tourism, Mrs Juliana Azumah-Mensah, beat the drums to signify the official opening of the event.

The spectacular exhibition showcased Ghana''''s culture and tourism attractions from various regions amidst drumming and dancing, with colourful wall paintings and crafts including beads, Ghanaian clothing, sandals, Ghanaian dishes, hotels, restaurants and airlines.

Mrs. Azumah-Mensah called on visitors to the exhibition to make time to visit the various stands to observe the diverse aspects of Ghanaian culture and purchase artefacts, souvenirs and collectibles that would hold the memory of the event.

“We also expect the private sector to come and do business there; we want more hotels, restaurants, good roads and a lot of infrastructure to secure maximum benefits from tourism,” she said.

His Excellency Darren Schemmen, Canadian High Commissionor to Ghana, gave us a visit and also commended Antrak Airline in its diligent service for humanity.

 

His Excellency, Darren Schemmen, Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana in the middle with staff of Antrak Airlines		Minister of Tourism, Mrs Juliana Azumah-Mensah, beat the drums to signify the official opening of the event.