Ghana’s tourism sector generated an estimated US$4.34 billion in revenue from international tourist arrivals in 2025, reflecting continued growth in the sector and its contribution to the national economy.
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, disclosed this in Accra on Monday when she participated in the Government Accountability Series, where she presented an account of the sector’s performance since assuming office.
According to the Minister, international tourist arrivals rose from 1,288,804 in 2024 to 1,306,962 in 2025, signalling sustained growth in Ghana’s appeal as a tourism destination.
Domestic tourism also recorded positive growth, with domestic visits increasing from 1.68 million in 2024 to 1.79 million in 2025, representing a seven per cent increase.
Ms. Gomashie said the simultaneous growth in international and domestic tourism underscored the sector’s expanding role in driving economic activity, creating employment opportunities and supporting destination development across the country.
She further disclosed that Ghana’s 10 most visited tourist attractions recorded a combined 1,377,588 visits in 2025, representing approximately 77 per cent of all domestic tourism site visits nationwide.
The leading attractions were the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Kakum National Park, Bonsu Arboretum/Eco Park, Cape Coast Castle, Manhyia Palace, Kumasi Zoo, Accra Zoo, Elmina Castle, Shai Hills Resource Reserve and Aburi Botanical Gardens.
The Minister also highlighted growth in the tourism business ecosystem, noting that the number of licensed tourism enterprises increased from 6,702 in 2024 to 7,109 in 2025, representing a 6.1 per cent increase.
Within the sector, accommodation establishments grew from 5,210 to 5,424, while food, beverage and entertainment establishments increased from 814 to 881.
The travel trade segment recorded the strongest growth, rising from 678 enterprises in 2024 to 804 in 2025, an increase of 18.6 per cent.
Ms. Gomashie explained that the expansion reflected the growing ecosystem of tour operators, travel agencies, destination service providers, excursion businesses and other tourism intermediaries supporting Ghana’s visitor economy.
Expanding Tourism Beyond the Day
The Minister said the Government was also taking steps to diversify Ghana’s tourism offerings by moving beyond traditional daytime activities and developing structured night-time tourism products.
She cited the launch of “Accra by Night” as one of the initiatives designed to extend tourism activities into the night while creating additional opportunities for restaurants, creative professionals, transport operators and small businesses.
The initiative, she said, also supports the Government’s broader 24-hour economy agenda by stimulating economic activity beyond conventional working hours.
Ms. Gomashie further disclosed that the Ghana Tourism Marketplace, a digital platform designed to allow visitors to book verified tourism experiences online, recorded significant patronage during the December 2025 festive season.
She noted that “Accra by Night” accounted for approximately 93 per cent of the platform’s total revenue during the period, demonstrating strong consumer interest in curated night-time tourism experiences.
The Minister reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to implementing policies and initiatives that would position tourism, culture and the creative arts as stronger drivers of employment, revenue generation, enterprise development and sustainable economic growth.
Source: PR UNIT -MOTCCA
