Ghana Hotels Association President hints at possible return to GHATOF

By Hafsa Obeng

Accra, Oct. 29, GNA – Dr. Edward Ackah- Nyamike, President of the Ghana Hotels Association (GHA), has hinted at a possible return of the Association to the Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF).

He said the exit of the GHA from GHATOF may not be permanent, saying although circumstances had led to their withdrawal, future developments could create opportunities for renewed collaboration.

“Our exit from GHATOF may not be cast in stone. Things may change, and when they do, there could be the possibility of a reunion,” Dr Ackah-Nyamike said at the GHATOF Executive Council Elections 2025 on Wednesday in Accra.

He reaffirmed the GHA’s commitment to working closely with other trade bodies to promote Ghana as the preferred tourism destination.

“As an association, we know that we cannot do without the other trade associations and, by extension, GHATOF. Let us continue to work hand in hand to ensure that we provide services that meet the aspirations and expectations of our guests and tourists,” he said.

Dr. Ackah-Nyamike urged the new GHATOF leadership to prioritise critical issues affecting the sector, including the revival of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Forum, which he described as a vital platform for engagement between government and industry players.

He said the forum, when held regularly, would strengthen dialogue, collaboration, and policy formulation, calling on tourism stakeholders to press for its organisation every quarter.

The GHA President further underscored the need for transparency and accountability in the management of the Tourism Development Fund, emphasising that the fund belonged to all industry players and should be administered openly and responsibly.

On training and service delivery, Dr. Ackah-Nyamike said it was important to establish a well-coordinated and structured training system to improve professionalism and customer service across the tourism and hospitality value chain.

He noted that inadequate training remained a challenge to service quality, adding that consistent investment in human capital was key to ensuring international competitiveness.

Dr. Ackah-Nyamike urged industry stakeholders to uphold unity despite differences in ideas or ideology, stressing that collaboration was essential for national development.

“We may differ in ideas, in principles, or in ideology, but that should not lead to acrimony or chaos between us. After all, it is all for God and country”.

GNA

Edited by Christian Akorlie