Volta regional minister deepens focus on tourism development

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has reaffirmed his commitment to positioning the Volta region as a premier tourism destination, following a high-level visit by the Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, and her delegation over the weekend.

The working visit formed part of a broader tour across the Volta Region aimed at engaging Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and other key stakeholders on strategies to unlock the region’s untapped tourism potential.

The delegation, which included the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Yussif Jajah, as well as chief executives and directors from various tourism agencies, was received at the Regional Coordinating Council in Ho.

Discussions centred on collaboration between the Ministry and local assemblies in branding, packaging, and marketing the region’s diverse cultural and ecological assets.

Madam Gomashie underscored the Ministry’s readiness to support the assemblies in amplifying Volta’s tourism appeal through targeted interventions and strategic partnerships.

She highlighted the importance of connectivity, national pride, and deliberate branding in transforming tourism into a viable economic pillar.

Addressing the delegation, James Gunu identified accessibility as one of the critical challenges hindering tourism growth in the region.

“Many of our attractions are beautiful and full of potential, but difficult to reach,” he stated, adding that measures are underway to address infrastructural gaps and improve access to key tourist sites.

The visit also featured a stakeholder engagement session at the Praise City Eco Park and Resort, popularly known as Point and Kill, located in the Ho municipality.

The event brought together MMDCEs and tourism stakeholders for an immersive tour of the facility, which boasts attractions such as a zip line, canopy walkway, boat rides, and wildlife, including monkeys and ostriches.

The Volta Regional Minister noted that the eco-park exemplifies the region’s rich potential for eco-tourism and adventure-based travel, and serves as a symbol of what can be achieved through public-private collaboration.

Mr. Gunu expressed appreciation to the Tourism Ministry for the timely visit and pledged the region’s commitment to advancing tourism as a catalyst for socio-economic development.

“The Volta Region stands ready to partner the Ministry to turn our natural and cultural assets into world-class destinations that will benefit our people and boost our local economy,” he affirmed.

The ongoing efforts are aligned with the broader Visit Volta campaign, a flagship initiative designed to promote the region’s unique heritage and attract domestic and international tourists.

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