{
  "id": 19527097,
  "title": "Tourism Minister urges MMDCEs to identify untapped tourism attractions in their communities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/tourism-minister-urges-mmdces-to-identify-untapped-tourism",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T16:57:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/entertainment/tourism-minister-6/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts Abla Dzifa Gomashie has urged Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to identify and develop lesser-known tourist attractions in their communities to increase Ghana’s tourism potential. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, Gomashie stated that the Ministry of Tourism is ready to offer technical assistance to help communities package and promote their discovered attractions. The government has allocated 80 percent of the District Assemblies Common Fund to MMDCEs, providing them with financial support to invest in local development initiatives, including tourism. Ghana should venture beyond popular heritage sites like castles and forts and explore other cultural experiences that could attract visitors, such as festivals, fashion, and music. Gomashie emphasized the importance of collaboration among communities and local authorities to create tourism packages that link attractions across various regions, which could encourage a sense of comprehensive cultural immersion. She recognized that the northern regions of Ghana were not represented on a list of the country’s most visited tourist sites, highlighting the necessity for enhanced promotion and efforts to discover attractions outside of the country's traditional tourism centers. In addition, Gomashie expressed her commitment to the creative arts sector, noting that it is gradually gaining more recognition in national development discussions. She emphasized her dedication to fostering emerging talents by offering young people opportunities to present their ideas and receive institutional attention, stating that it is not solely about financial resources but about instilling confidence in individuals and recognizing their potential to contribute to the country's growth.",
  "summary": "By Emmanuella Erica Bruce Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie has called on Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to identify and develop lesser-known tourist attractions in their communities to expand Ghana’s tourism potential. She said local authorities must take advantage of available resources to identify unique cultural and natural…",
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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."
}