Ghana and The Gambia discuss closer tourism cooperation in Accra

Editor notes report that Ghana and The Gambia are exploring new ways to strengthen tourism cooperation following discussions in Accra between a Gambian delegation led by Amie Njie, Permanent Secretary of The Gambia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Yussif Issaka Jajah. The talks focused on joint destination marketing, institutional partnerships, capacity building and increasing visitor exchanges between the two countries.

The Gambian delegation included representatives from civil aviation, tourism training institutions and the private sector. Their programme featured meetings with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) and other key stakeholders. Both sides highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts in destination promotion, air connectivity, professional training and tourism policy. The engagement is part of wider efforts to boost intra-African tourism by sharing expertise and building partnerships that support sustainable growth and economic development.

Sources: ed November 2026.