Tuk-Tuk expedition highlights Ghana’s untapped tourism potential
The Founder of the PUH Foundation, Princess Umul Hatiyya Ibrahim Mahama, has completed a 6,814-kilometre expedition across all 16 regions of the country in a tuk-tuk, popularly known as “Pragya”, to showcase Ghana’s tourism potential and raise support for special schools. The 60-day journey, which eventually lasted 90 days, took her to more than 30 … The post Tuk-Tuk expedition highlights Ghana’s…
Princess Umul Hatiyya Ibrahim Mahama, founder of the PUH Foundation, embarked on a 90-day journey across Ghana's 16 regions in a tuk-tuk named "Pragya," showcasing the country's tourism potential and raising funds for special schools. The expedition, which lasted 60 days, covered over 30 tourist attractions, four national parks, and hundreds of towns and villages, including three international borders.
Ms Mahama, who has visited 90 countries across five continents, described Ghana as a "paradise" with immense tourism potential; however, she acknowledged challenges such as poor sanitation, environmental degradation, illegal mining, and inadequate infrastructure. She called for consistent investment in the sector to compete with leading African destinations like Morocco, Egypt, and Tunisia.
Despite concerns about her age and health, Ms Mahama remained determined to complete the journey, highlighting Ghana's rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and historical sites as key attractions. The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Felicity Nelson, praised the expedition for exposing lesser-known tourist destinations and encouraging more people to explore the country, demonstrating the accessibility of many tourist attractions even with modest means of transport.
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