Ghana’s tourism revenue hits GH¢4.34bn • Arrivals top 1.3 million – Minister

Ghana's tourism sector saw a significant boost in 2025, with revenue reaching GH¢4.34 billion, according to Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie. International tourist arrivals climbed to 1,303,962, an increase from 1,288,804 the previous year, indicating steady growth in the industry. Madam Gomashie emphasized that tourism continues to play a crucial role in job creation, business development, and overall economic growth, while also safeguarding Ghana's cultural identity.

Domestic tourism also saw a rise, with visits increasing from 1.68 million in 2024 to 1.7 million in 2025. The ten most visited tourist attractions saw a total of 1,377,588 visitors throughout the year, including popular sites like the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Kakum National Park, and Cape Coast Castle. Additionally, the number of licensed tourism enterprises grew by 6.1 per cent, from 6,702 in 2024 to 7,109 in 2025, benefiting tour operators, travel agencies, and other sector service providers.

The minister also highlighted the inscription of highlife music and dance on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as a significant achievement, which will promote Ghana's cultural heritage and attract cultural tourists, creating more international opportunities for Ghanaian musicians and other creatives.