Ghana will host the 70th Session of the UN Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) in 2027, after member states approved the country’s bid at the 69th meeting held in Seychelles.
The hosting rights come at a symbolic time. The 2027 session will fall in the same year Ghana marks 70 years of independence, and government says it plans to use the convergence to project the country’s tourism, culture and creative economy to a global audience.
Announcing the win, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, said Ghana is ready to leverage the event to drive sustainable development and deeper African integration.
According to her, the commission will bring together tourism ministers, policymakers, UN Tourism officials, investors and private sector players from across Africa to deliberate on the future of the sector on the continent.
The Ministry noted that hosting CAF 2027 will reinforce Ghana’s growing profile as a hub for heritage, cultural and diaspora tourism. It will also provide direct exposure for Ghana’s attractions, festivals, hospitality and creative arts industries.
“Beyond the meetings, this is an opportunity to welcome the world to experience Ghana’s warmth, our history, and the Black Star Experience,” the Ministry added.
The UN Tourism Commission for Africa is the key policy and coordination body for tourism development on the continent.
The 70th session is expected to focus on tourism for economic transformation, job creation and intra-African travel.
