Tourism Minister commissions 12-room GTEC guest lodge in Accra

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts in Ghana, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has officially opened a brand new 12-room guest lodge at the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) headquarters in Accra. The minister hailed the facility as a significant enhancement to the nation's hospitality infrastructure.

Gomashie highlighted that the new lodge will cater to the accommodation and meeting space needs of GTEC officials and the general public. She emphasized its utility for official engagements, conferences, workshops, retreats, meetings, and other institutional activities. Moreover, the lodge aims to improve access to accommodation for visitors who utilize GTEC facilities.

According to the minister, this project aligns with the government's broader aim of bolstering Ghana's hospitality sector and raising service standards. By doing so, Ghana can become an even more attractive destination for both local and international tourists. Gomashie also urged Ghanaians to embrace and promote their cultural identity by patronizing locally made clothing and other cultural products.

In his welcoming remarks, GTEC Director-General Professor Jinapor underscored the importance of the lodge for the Commission. He stated that the lodge will reduce the Commission's dependence on commercially rented accommodation for its faculty members. Jinapor described the project as an investment in staff welfare and institutional standards. He further noted that the facility would serve as a model for the Commission's commitment to enhancing its operations and supporting its stakeholders.