The 13th National Tourism Awards which came off on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the National Theatre in Accra saw many industry player and tourism enthusiasts coming together for a beautiful ceremony. The awards ceremony which is being organised to acknowledge and reward industry stakeholders who have excelled and contributed immensely to the development of the tourism industry in Ghana was attended by Nananom, Ghana Tourism Authority staff and board members, as well as the hospitality industry players.

This year’s event was under the theme ‘Growing Tourism Beyond The Return, COVID-19’. Awards were given to deserving organisations and personalities within the industry.

FULL LIST OF AWARD WINNERS:

Accommodation

5 Star – Kempinski Hotel (Gold Coast City) – Accra

4 Star – Tang Palace Hotel – Accra

3 Star – Aqua Safari Resort – Ada

2 Star – Grace Garden Hotel – Takoradi

1 Star – Asantewaa Premier Hotel – Fumesua, Kumasi

Guest House – West Wing Guest House – Spintex

Budget Hotel – Almond Tree Guest House – Elmina

Serviced Apartments – Red Mango – Takoradi

Hostel – Banvillas Hostel – Kentinkrono

Food & Beverage Restaurant

Grade 1 – Azmera Restaurant – Roman RidgeRestaurant

Grade 2 – Buka Restaurant – OsuRestaurant

Grade 3 – Hot Ernesto Restaurant – Takoradi

Fast Food – Papaye – Spintex Road

Airline Catering Services – Servair – Airport – Accra

Drinking Bar – Treasures Pub – Haatso

Traditional Catering – Agbenorxevi Chop Bar – Ho

Night Club/Pub – Crescendo Lounge & Pub – Labone

Travel TradeTour Operator – Land Tours – Accra

Travel Agent – Satguru Travels – Osu

Car Rentals – Atlas Rent – A – Car, Dansoman

Airline Of The Year – Air France – Klm

Site Guide – Robert Morgan Mensah, Cape Coast Castle

Tour Guide – Yao Dzide Freelance, Accra

Visitor Attraction – Cape Coast Castle, Cape Coast

Tourism Writer Of The Year – Samuel Obeng-Appah, Voyage Afriq

Tourism Broadcast Programme – UTV Heritage Ghana, United Television

Tourism Oriented Media

Television – TV3

Radio – Okay Fm

Print – The Mirror

Online – Voyage Afriq

Consistent Payment Of Tourism Levy – Accommodation

White Sands Beach Resort & Spa – Gomoa Fetteh – Winner

Consistent Payment Of Tourism Levy – Food & Beverage

Oti Mahal Restaurant – Asokwa – Winner

Honorary Awards

Osabarima Kwesi Atta II Paramount Chief, Oguaa Traditional Area.

Nana Kodwo Kondua VI Paramount Chief, Edina Traditional Area.

Kofi Akpabli – Tourism / Travel Writer.

Hon. Mohammed Adjei Sowah Mayor Of Accra.

Miss Delphine Brew- Hammond (Miss Tourism Ghana)

Sunseekers Travel & Tours

The Adinkra, Washington Dc

Panafest Foundation – Cape Coast

Diaspora Affairs, Office Of The President

Media Majique And Research System, Accra

Kids In Tourism

Credit: Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA)