{
  "id": 19699610,
  "title": "Black Star Experience to run all year as gov’t targets growth in creative arts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/black-star-experience-to-run-all-year-as-govt-targets-growth-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T19:28:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/entertainment/black-star-experience/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's government has announced plans to extend the Black Star Experience throughout the year, with the aim of bolstering cultural tourism and promoting the creative arts industry. In presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on November 12, 2026, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson revealed that the initiative would transition from the December festive season to offer activities and events across all 12 months. Dr Forson emphasized that the government would utilize a national events calendar and competitive destination bidding to spread tourism opportunities across various seasons and regions. By transforming events into bookable travel experiences, the Black Star Experience aims to provide more reasons for international visitors to explore Ghana throughout the year. The Finance Minister also announced a US$1 billion investment in cities to foster a year-round visitor economy, generate foreign exchange, and sustain creative businesses. The government's strategy encompasses more than just hotels and major attractions, as it intends to support artists, craftspeople, farmers, transport operators, technology firms, and event businesses. The Black Star Experience is an integral part of the government's broader approach of leveraging tourism, culture, and the creative arts to drive economic growth and employment opportunities in Ghana.",
  "summary": "By Seli Baisie The government plans to extend the Black Star Experience throughout the year as part of efforts to boost cultural tourism, create opportunities for the creative arts industry and attract more visitors to Ghana. Presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel […]",
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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."
}