By Seth Danquah, GNA
Takoradi, May 24, GNA – Mr Seth Ameyaw Danquah, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Despite Travels, a travel and tour firm, has gained international recognition as a tourism writer at the 29th East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel (EMITT) Exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey.
Mr Danquah, who is also a stringer with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) was recognised as a lead tourism journalist for the Africa tourism column by the Tourism Today News, an online news portal based in Turkey.
He is expected to publish tourism-related stories and destination narratives from across Africa.
He is also expected to inspire more Ghanaian journalists to pursue tourism journalism as a strategic niche capable of contributing significantly to Ghana’s tourism promotion agenda and Africa’s global destination visibility.
Mr Danquah said he deemed the recognition timely, especially when Ghana was intensifying efforts to market its tourism potential to the Eurasian market.
He emphasised that the mission was to position Africa, particularly Ghana, as the preferred destination for eco-tourism, heritage, and adventure.
He highlighted Ghana’s unique blend of history and nature, citing attractions like the ancient stilt village of Nzulezu, the pristine beaches of Busua, Kakum National Park, Paga Crocodile Pond, Wli Waterfalls and the historical significance of slave castles.
This year’s EMITT brought together 109 visiting countries, 552 exhibitors, 28 participating countries with over 3,500 meetings, and 300 invited tour operators.
The 2027 edition is expected to be hosted in Athens, Greece.
GNA
Edited by Justina Hilda Paaga /Kenneth Odeng Adade