GTCD commissions Ghana’s first-ever Campus Tourism Office at UG
The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) has commissioned Ghana’s first-ever Campus Tourism Office at the University of Ghana.
The commissioning ceremony, held at the Southern Gate of Legon Hall on Monday, March 3, 2026, brought together key stakeholders in the tourism and creative arts sector, including representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the Ghana Tourism Authority, the Ghana Tourism Federation, and members of the academic community.
Speaking at the event,the President of the Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF), Mr. Seth Yeboah Ocran, emphasized the Federation’s openness to collaboration, noting the interdependent nature of work in the tourism sector.
“So we are ever ready, willing to collaborate. They saw together the duty to promote our country.We will focus on how we coordinate the groundwork, so when the visitors come to Ghana,you will have an unforgettable experience.“
Also addressing attendees, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority stated that the facility will serve not only as a point of connection for students and industry players but also as an information and resource centre to promote tourism opportunities across the country.
“I am delighted to be here with all the important people and today we are here to witness this.This is a beautiful office that we have waited here. It is a beautiful point of connection for anybody who is interested in tourism or commerce.It is a beautiful information centre as well.“
Delivering her remarks, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie stated that the establishment of the Campus Tourism Office forms part of government’s broader strategy to deepen youth participation in tourism and position the sector as a viable driver of economic growth and job creation.
The Minister explained that establishment of the hub is a strategic move for national development.
“So, for national development, this decision to have this here, I’m saying it’s not a peripheral addition, it is a strategic tool for national development.“
She further encouraged all tourism agencies to work together, emphasizing that the work of the sector cannot be done in silos.
“Kobby , thank you very much. You and your GTDC and all the 13 agencies under the ministry are doing very well. I urge you all to continue working together.The collaboration is important. We cannot work in silos because all of that belongs to the same mother that is the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Culture.”
Receiving the facility on behalf of the University, Vice-Chancellor Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo said the partnership aligns with the University’s strategic vision and strengthens its mandate to produce globally competent graduates who remain firmly grounded in African culture and identity.
The initiative, undertaken in partnership with the University of Ghana, marks a strategic move to directly engage Ghana’s youth and academic community in tourism development. The office will function as a dedicated hub to promote student travel, cultural exchange, and experiential learning centered on Ghana’s rich heritage.
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