Accra: The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has officially endorsed the upcoming 6th Inter-Tourism Expo Accra (INTTA) and the 24-Hour Africa Tourism, Agribusiness, Digital Sovereignty, and AfCFTA Industrial Acceleration Conference and Investment Programme, scheduled to take place from October 21 to 23, 2026.
According to Ghana News Agency, the GTA has identified the event as a strategic opportunity that aligns with Ghana's ambition to reposition itself as a leading destination for tourism, trade, and investment. The event, which will be held at the Ridge Royal Hotel in Cape Coast, Central Region, is expected to attract over 300 delegates, including business leaders, investors, government officials, tourism stakeholders, and development partners from Ghana, the United States, and various parts of Africa.
A statement issued by the GTA and shared with the Ghana News Agency praised Inter-Tourism Expo Accra for creating a platform that bridges tourism development with investment promotion, industrial growth, technology, agribusiness, and AfCFTA opportunities. The statement emphasized that the Expo supports Ghana's national agenda of positioning the country as a 24-hour investment economy by showcasing its tourism assets, hospitality sector, cultural heritage, creative industries, destination experiences, and investment-ready projects to global markets.
The statement also highlighted the collaboration's potential to enhance tourism arrivals, strengthen marketing partnerships, attract investment into the tourism sector, and advance Ghana's goal of becoming one of Africa's premier tourism and investment destinations. Key areas of collaboration include business tourism, investment promotion through tourism projects, and sustainable tourism development through ecotourism, agritourism, and community-based tourism initiatives.
Additionally, the statement noted the introduction of Ghana Day at INTTA 2026, which will offer a national showcase of Ghana's heritage tourism, regional tourism products, creative economy, cultural experiences, hospitality investment opportunities, and tourism potential.
Mr. Emmanuel Treku, the Convener of Inter-Tourism Expo Accra, elaborated on the vision behind this year's event, emphasizing the integration of trade and investment into the platform to align tourism development with the government's broader economic strategy of revitalizing the country's economy through strategic partnerships, private sector growth, and investment attraction. He stated that INTTA 2026 aims to create a platform where investors can experience Ghana's opportunities firsthand and identify potential partnerships for sustainable growth.
Mr. Treku further explained that the inclusion of the 24-Hour Africa Tourism, Investment, and Industrial Acceleration Conference is designed to facilitate practical opportunities for investors, government agencies, and businesses across Ghana's economic sectors. He remarked that the Expo represents a shift from traditional tourism exhibitions to an investment-focused model that positions Ghana as a destination for business, capital, and innovation.