The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has been awarded the Outstanding Tourism Event in Africa for its "Year of Return" and "Beyond the Return" initiatives at the GOGE Africa Festival's 25th-anniversary celebration in Nigeria.The award was presented on October 27, 2024, at Mobolaji Johnson Arena (Onikan Stadium), Lagos-Nigeria.Representing the CEO of GTA, Mr.
Akwasi Agyeman, were Mr.
Moses Ndewin Ndebugri, Upper West Regional Director of GTA, and Mr.
Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, Deputy Director of Domestic Marketing.This accolade recognizes the exceptional impact of Ghana's "Year of Return" and "Beyond the Return" programs in celebrating African heritage, uniting the African diaspora, and positioning Ghana as a premier cultural tourism destination.These initiatives have fostered pan-African unity and strengthened cultural ties globally.The GOGE Africa Festival, themed "Symphony of Cultures," attracted over 20,000 attendees from 32 countries, celebrating African heritage through exhibitions, parades, music, dance, and culinary competitions.This year's highlight, "Our Shared Heritage," showcased the shared history and cultural unity among African nations.Mr.