{
  "id": 10199243,
  "title": "Labadi Beach Hotel marks 35 years of excellence with beach clean-up, donation, thanksgiving",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/labadi-beach-hotel-marks-35-years-of-excellence-with-beach-clean-up",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-27T10:50:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/labadi-beach-hotel-marks-35-years-of-excellence-with-beach-clean-up-donation-thanksgiving/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana’s first five-star beach resort, Labadi Beach Hotel, celebrated 35 years of excellence through a series of community-oriented activities from July to October. The anniversary began on July 17th with a clean-up exercise at the hotel premises and along the sea shore, led by the Managing Director, David Eduaful. This activity reflected the hotel's commitment to maintaining a clean environment, an integral part of their hospitality service.\n\nIn July, the hotel also made significant donations to the La Mantse Palace. The team contributed various items such as Heineken, Bel Aqua mineral water, Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, schnapps, whisky, and cash to support the traditional authority and the local community. Head of Marketing, Ekua Zara Ghartey-Tsagli, emphasized the hotel's deep connection to the community, acknowledging its contribution to their success.\n\nOn July 31st, the hotel extended its generosity to worshippers at the Al Aziz Central Mosque. A van filled with 200 packed rice meals, drinks, and bottled water was delivered by staff, led by the Head of Marketing, Ekua Zara Ghartey-Tsagli. This gesture was inspired by the hotel's longstanding relationship with the Ghana Armed Forces, which has supported the hotel since its establishment in 1991.\n\nTo mark the exact date the hotel opened, on August 22nd, a vibrant float was taken through the principal streets of Accra. This event celebrated the hotel's 35th anniversary and expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for their loyalty over the past three decades. On September 26th, the hotel organized an inter-hotel football tournament to strengthen ties with sister hotels and foster unity within the hospitality and tourism industry.\n\nThe final activity, a Thanksgiving Service, was held on October 17th, bringing together past and present staff, board members, shareholders, and stakeholders to express gratitude for 35 years of resilience and leadership in Ghana’s hospitality industry. This milestone marks not just 35 years in business, but 35 years of timeless hospitality, impactful contributions, and authentic Ghanaian excellence.",
  "summary": "Ghana’s first five-star beach resort, Labadi Beach Hotel, is marking 35 years of excellence not with just celebration, but with community impact, unity and thanksgiving. The hotel outlined a year long activity beginning from July to October, with each activity telling a story of its commitment to people, environment and service. Clean-Up Exercise – 17th […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}