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Property & Polo Classic Debuts in Accra, Blending Luxury Lifestyle with Real Estate Investment Opportunities

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Ghana’s Independence Weekend saw the debut of a new high-profile lifestyle and investment event as the Property & Polo Classic 2026 brought together business leaders, investors and society figures at the iconic Accra Polo Club. Held on March 7, the inaugural event which was organised under the theme “Where Society Meets Opportunity, “attracted more than 500 developers, financiers and investors, from Ghana and across West and East Africa, to interact in a setting that blended sport, luxury and business. The highlight of the afternoon was a competitive polo match between Ghana and Kenya, where Ghana emerged victorious with a 7–4 win over the Kenyan side. The match showcased some of East and West Africa’s finest polo players, drawing applause from guests who gathered at one of Accra’s most historic sporting venues. Beyond the sporting spectacle, the event also featured a real estate showcase where leading developers and investment firms presented exclusive residential, commercial and mixed-use property opportunities to attendees. The gathering also offered a luxury culinary experience with curated cocktails, gourmet canapés and premium hospitality designed to complement the upscale atmosphere. The event also drew diplomatic and government representation. Sharing his remarks, the Kenyan Ambassador to Ghana H.E. Col (Rtd) Shem Ishahilidza Amadi, expressed hope that the sporting encounter and networking platform would help strengthen diplomatic relations between Ghana and Kenya. Meanwhile, the Deputy Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui urged participants and investors to take full advantage of the opportunities presented at the event, emphasizing the importance of partnerships and investment in Ghana’s real estate and infrastructure sectors. Also speaking during the event, The Acting High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, Mrs. Mpshiri Setlhare also stated that she is hoping this event improves the diplomatic relationship between the two countries and also adding that the South African President is expected to visit Ghana this year. The Property & Polo Classic was supported by several corporate sponsors across banking, real estate and sustainability sectors. Organisers say the event is committed to sustainability. With its blend of sport, luxury hospitality and investment dialogue, the organisers say the Property & Polo Classic is expected to become a signature annual event on Ghana’s social and business calendar.

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GTCD commissions Ghana’s first-ever Campus Tourism Office at UG

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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.