Unregistered Airbnb operators in Kasoa face prosecution as GTA intensifies enforcement
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has shut down several unregistered accommodation facilities in Kasoa and surrounding areas for operating without the required licences.
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has taken action against unregistered Airbnb-style accommodation facilities in and around Kasoa. The GTA claims that these operators have repeatedly been warned to register their properties under the Registration and Licensing of Food, Beverage and Entertainment Enterprises Act, 2016, but have ignored these requests.
Richard Agyenim Boateng, the Accra West Regional Director of the GTA, stated that running an accommodation business without proper registration is illegal. He emphasized that reopening without the correct documentation could result in prosecution. The enforcement operation aimed to uphold tourism regulations and safeguard guest safety and satisfaction.
Boateng indicated that the GTA will continue to close down unregistered facilities and urged operators to register their properties and obtain necessary licenses at their offices. This crackdown is part of the GTA's broader initiative to ensure that all tourism-related businesses adhere to the established regulatory framework.
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