{
  "id": 15410438,
  "title": "Yagbonwura Cultural and Eco-Tourism Experience to showcase Savannah Region’s heritage and investment potential",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/yagbonwura-cultural-and-eco-tourism-experience-to-showcase-savannah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T12:35:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/yagbonwura-cultural-and-eco-tourism-experience-to-showcase-savannah-regions-heritage-and-investment-potential/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Yagbonwura Cultural and Eco-Tourism Experience is set to take place in the Savannah Region of Ghana from 25-26 October 2026, as part of the 6th Inter Tourism Expo Accra (INTTA) 2026. The event aims to showcase the region's rich cultural heritage, natural attractions, and investment potential, promoting tourism, cultural exchange, and commerce. Key destinations include Damongo, Mole National Park, Larabanga, and Bole, the hometown of Ghana's President. The initiative seeks to bridge the economic divide between northern and southern Ghana by connecting people, businesses, investors, and tourism stakeholders. By highlighting the region's historic landmarks, wildlife, and hospitality potential, the experience aims to stimulate domestic tourism, encourage business partnerships, and attract investment into tourism infrastructure, accommodation, transport, local food production, crafts, and cultural experiences. Mr. Emmanuel Treku, Executive Chairman of INTTA, emphasized that tourism is a powerful economic tool for connecting communities, creating jobs, stimulating local businesses, and attracting investment. The event supports Ghana's broader economic development ambitions by promoting tourism as a catalyst for employment, entrepreneurship, and the 24-Hour Economy agenda.",
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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."
}