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The Headlines on the 27 / 01/ 2025
Landtours Ventures into Hotel Delivery with Elmina Bay Resort
Tourism Industry Bids Farewell to Akwasi Agyeman, Outgoing CEO of GTA
Scattered Rain and Snow Mark the Start of Korea’s Lunar New Year Holiday
Elmina township is set to deliver first-class accommodation and exceptional hospitality as the owners of Landtours Ghana acquire the expansive Elmina Bay Resort. Situated along the community’s sandy Atlantic coast, the eight-acre property marks a significant milestone for Landtours Ghana, a leading adventure travel company in West Africa.
The management of Landtours Ghana, known for curating deeply immersive and informative experiences, expressed pride and excitement as they prepare to unveil the new facility in August 2025. The beachfront property will feature conference and function rooms alongside a mix of well-appointed en suite rooms designed to ensure a relaxed and enjoyable experience.
Tourism practitioners have extended warm wishes and heartfelt appreciation to outgoing CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Akwasi Agyeman, as he resigns with the onset of the new administration.
During his eight-year tenure, Mr. Agyeman made remarkable strides in promoting Ghana’s tourism industry. He championed campaigns like ‘The Year of Return’, ‘Beyond the Return’, and ‘December in Ghana,’ positioning Ghana as a leading Christmas holiday destination. His tactical marketing initiatives, such as ‘See Ghana, Eat Ghana, Wear Ghana, Feel Ghana,’ significantly boosted both international and domestic tourism.
Under his leadership, international arrivals rebounded from 355,108 in 2020 to over 1.1 million in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, while domestic tourism flourished, reaching 1.4 million visitors in 2023. The GTA also saw major infrastructure improvements, including the rehabilitation of several tourist sites and the development of digital tools like the ‘Visit Ghana’ app.
Mr. Agyeman’s leadership forged global partnerships, solidifying Ghana’s position as a key MICE destination and a hub for diaspora tourism. In a parting message, he expressed gratitude for the support received during his tenure, urging continued collaboration to advance the industry.
They extended their best wishes to Mr. Agyeman and wished him well in his future endeavors.
The highly-anticipated movie Last Stop is set to premiere on March 28, 2025. Directed by Kwabena Gyansah, the film stars Adjetey Anang, Clemento Suarez, Lydia Forson, Andrew Adote, and Benedicta Gaffer, with additional performances from Gloria Sarfo, Jessica Larney, Fred Amugi, Forster Romanus, Sheena Gakpe, and Solomon Fixon Owoo.
The official poster has been unveiled, offering a captivating glimpse of what promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience filled with gripping storytelling, powerful visuals.
International
Korea began its Lunar New Year holiday with scattered rain and snow flurries on Monday, although most areas saw only a few snowflakes. The Seoul Metropolitan Government had initially predicted snowfall of 10 to 20 centimeters, but the capital city only experienced rain in the morning. Snow advisories were issued for some central regions, including Gangwon and the Chungcheong provinces, and parts of Gyeonggi such as Incheon, Yangju, and Pocheon.
The Korea Meteorological Administration expects the showers to continue through Tuesday, with rain or snow triggered by easterly winds from a high-pressure system over northeastern China. On Tuesday and Wednesday, a low-pressure system will move northeast of Korea, while continental high-pressure will expand its influence, bringing strong northwesterly winds and ongoing precipitation.
This inclement weather is expected to lengthen travel times as many Koreans hit the roads to return to their hometowns for the holiday. As of 9 a.m., driving from Seoul to Busan was estimated to take 6 hours, 5 hours and 30 minutes to Ulsan, and 5 hours to Gwangju and Daegu. It will take 3 hours and 10 minutes to reach Gangneung from Seoul and 2 hours and 40 minutes to reach Daejeon, according to the Korea Expressway Corporation., and stunning visuals.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the release, which is expected to make a significant impact in the local film industry. Stay tuned for what could be one of the biggest movie events of 2025.
To end, the African Sustainability Concert, African Housing Show 2025 and the African Property Excellence Awards is coming off in London from the 27th to 29th of June 2025. If you have not booked your place, do it now,
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