Headlines for Holiday and Hospitality News 12/04/25
Celebrated Ghanaian highlife legend Kojo Antwi set to tour Australia for the first time during the 2025 Easter festivities.
Ghana’s Ireva Consults to host the first-ever Easter Concert in Paris on April 19, 2025.
Global Hotel Industry Rebounds as Travel Demand Surges
Celebrated Ghanaian highlife legend Kojo Antwi is set to tour Australia for the first time during the 2025 Easter festivities, with his debut performance scheduled for April 19 at the Bonnyrigg Sports Club. The tour aims to connect Ghanaian and African communities in Australia while promoting Ghanaian music on a global stage.
Known for his timeless love songs and high-energy performances, Kojo Antwi—also called Mr. Music Man—expressed his excitement on social media, urging fans to join him for what promises to be a memorable night. Ahead of the tour, he paid a courtesy visit to the Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Berenice Owen-Jones.
With over 22 albums and multiple international awards to his name, Kojo Antwi is expected to thrill fans with classics like ‘Amirika,’ ‘Adiepena,’ and ‘Medofo Pa,’ marking a historic moment in his illustrious career.
BNF Joe Etti Production in France has teamed up with Ghana’s Ireva Consults to host the first-ever Easter Concert in Paris on April 19, 2025. Set for the renowned New Morning event center at 7:30 PM, the concert promises a night of musical celebration and cultural exchange.
The event will feature top Ghanaian and French artists, headlined by Afrobeat duo Keche and Arkay-S, alongside Adane Best and Nii Funny. The concert aims to captivate live music fans while promoting cross-cultural collaboration between France and Ghana.
The Amedzofe Development Association (ADA) has launched this year’s Easter celebrations under the theme “A Call for Unity and Development,” urging the public to visit Amedzofe in the Volta Region to experience its rich culture and tourist attractions.
Speaking at the launch in Accra, ADA Chairman MacDonald Bubuamah emphasized Easter as a time for homecoming, unity, forgiveness, and community development. The week-long celebration will feature traditional dances, drumming, cultural displays, and site visits, aiming to promote cultural exchange and support local development initiatives.
The global hotel industry is recovering strongly as international travel rebounds, with major hotel chains like Marriott, Hilton, and Accor reporting increased occupancy rates and revenues.
Growth is driven by rising demand for both leisure and business travel, with average room rates and revenue per room surpassing pre-pandemic levels in many regions.
While luxury and boutique hotels see strong interest, budget options are also benefiting. Despite challenges like labor shortages and rising costs, the industry outlook for 2025 remains positive.
Source : Property Express Hospitality & Holiday News
