Tourism Minster calls for improved maintenance, consistent storytelling at tourist sites
Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has called for improved maintenance, consistent interpretation of historical narratives and continuous investment in tourist attractions to enhance visitor experiences and encourage repeat visits.
The Ghanaian Tourism Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has advocated for enhanced upkeep, consistent storytelling, and ongoing investment in tourist sites to elevate visitor experiences and spur recurrent visits. She emphasized the necessity of prioritizing routine maintenance of tourist attractions to safeguard their historical and natural worth, ensuring visitors continue to find them appealing.
During a tour of selected tourist sites in the Eastern Region following her involvement in the 2026 Eastern Regional Tourism Expo in Koforidua, Gomashie visited the Aburi Botanical Gardens, Aburi Craft Village, and Papaye Recreation Village. There, she conversed with managers, received insights into their operations, and evaluated potential enhancements to the attractions.
At the Aburi Botanical Gardens, she learned about the facility’s history, including its connection to the Biafran War and the planting of trees by notable world leaders during their visits. She also received an update on the trees' condition and the gardens' overall state. Gomashie planted a tree to emphasize the importance of environmental preservation and the conservation of Ghana's natural heritage, asserting that their historical significance and natural beauty could only be maintained through consistent and dedicated care.
She highlighted the necessity for tour guides to offer accurate, uniform, and cohesive narratives about the history of tourist attractions, stating that divergent accounts of historical events could bewilder visitors and erode the credibility and allure of the attractions. Although the Aburi Botanical Gardens were not directly overseen by the Ministry, Gomashie stressed that tourism development necessitates shared responsibility among entities managing attractions and those providing supporting infrastructure, with the Ghana Tourism Authority playing a regulatory and supervisory role in the sector, alongside collaboration with the Ministry of Roads and Highways in addressing poor road access to tourist destinations.
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