Akwaaba! Tourism in Ghana
Akwaaba! Welcome to Ghana, a friendly and hospitable tropical country in West Africa (Ghana Tourism Authority). A simple verbal greeting, smile, or handshake is an important social function for Ghanaians that expresses their concern for others and represents an open heart and mind. However, the left hand has limited use in Ghana; thus, the waving, pointing, and gesticulating in speech should be avoided. As one of the few English speaking countries, Ghana offers a safe, family friendly port of call for first time visitors to Africa (Tourism in Ghana). Most of the year, the hot and dry equatorial climate creates temperatures up to 38°C (100°F). During the rainy season April to June and again …show more content…
Therefore, light, cotton casual wear, sunglasses, and comfortable walking shoes are essential (Touring Ghana). A valid passport is mandatory; additionally, visas issued by Embassy of Ghana and Ghana Permanent Mission are required for travelers except ECOWAS nationals (Touring Ghana). All visitors except infants under nine months must present a Health Certificate revealing proof of yellow fever vaccination; moreover, anti-malaria treatment and use of insect repellent consisting of 20 percent DEET, IR3535, picaridin, or essential oil of the lemon eucalyptus is highly recommended (“Ghana”). With an area of 238,533 square kilometers, Ghana offers a diversity of natural attractions such as tropical beaches, waterfalls, and lakes with a captivating historical heritage, unique cultures, and intriguing wildlife in sixteen …show more content…
Ghana experiences 950,000 annual international visitors and is expected to grow to 1.5 million by 2024 (“Tourism in Ghana”). In 1997, tourism accounted for 12.6 % of Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) and 13 million jobs (Appiah, 1857). In 2013, tourism contributed US$1.34 billion, representing 2.8% of Ghana’s GDP (“Tourism in Ghana”). The tourism industry is a major source of foreign exchange and revenue with international tourist receipts of US$1,068 in 2013 and creating 24,000 Ghanaian jobs (“Tourism in Ghana”). Ghana offers a wide range of hotel accommodations, varying from cosmopolitan elegant resorts, quaint country hotels, to eco-friendly park lodges. Air transportation including major airlines such as British Airways and Delta from major cities in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and throughout Africa provides easy access to Ghana (Touring Ghana). Ghana’s currency is the cedi (pronounced CD); however, major credit cards, Visa and Mastercard, are widely accepted; additionally, all banks and Forex Bureaux accept Traveller 's Cheques (Touring Ghana). However, according the U.S. Department of State credit cards should be limited due to potential danger of credit card fraud
Akwaaba! Welcome to Ghana, a friendly and hospitable tropical country in West Africa (Ghana Tourism Authority). A simple verbal greeting, smile, or handshake is an important social function for Ghanaians that expresses their concern for others and represents an open heart and mind. However, the left hand has limited use in Ghana; thus, the waving, pointing, and gesticulating in speech should be avoided. As one of the few English speaking countries, Ghana offers a safe, family friendly port of call for first time visitors to Africa (Tourism in Ghana). Most of the year, the hot and dry equatorial climate creates temperatures up to 38°C (100°F). During the rainy season April to June and again …show more content…
Therefore, light, cotton casual wear, sunglasses, and comfortable walking shoes are essential (Touring Ghana). A valid passport is mandatory; additionally, visas issued by Embassy of Ghana and Ghana Permanent Mission are required for travelers except ECOWAS nationals (Touring Ghana). All visitors except infants under nine months must present a Health Certificate revealing proof of yellow fever vaccination; moreover, anti-malaria treatment and use of insect repellent consisting of 20 percent DEET, IR3535, picaridin, or essential oil of the lemon eucalyptus is highly recommended (“Ghana”). With an area of 238,533 square kilometers, Ghana offers a diversity of natural attractions such as tropical beaches, waterfalls, and lakes with a captivating historical heritage, unique cultures, and intriguing wildlife in sixteen …show more content…
Ghana experiences 950,000 annual international visitors and is expected to grow to 1.5 million by 2024 (“Tourism in Ghana”). In 1997, tourism accounted for 12.6 % of Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) and 13 million jobs (Appiah, 1857). In 2013, tourism contributed US$1.34 billion, representing 2.8% of Ghana’s GDP (“Tourism in Ghana”). The tourism industry is a major source of foreign exchange and revenue with international tourist receipts of US$1,068 in 2013 and creating 24,000 Ghanaian jobs (“Tourism in Ghana”). Ghana offers a wide range of hotel accommodations, varying from cosmopolitan elegant resorts, quaint country hotels, to eco-friendly park lodges. Air transportation including major airlines such as British Airways and Delta from major cities in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and throughout Africa provides easy access to Ghana (Touring Ghana). Ghana’s currency is the cedi (pronounced CD); however, major credit cards, Visa and Mastercard, are widely accepted; additionally, all banks and Forex Bureaux accept Traveller 's Cheques (Touring Ghana). However, according the U.S. Department of State credit cards should be limited due to potential danger of credit card fraud