Govt to restore forts, castles and heritage sites to boost cultural tourism

Government has announced plans to strengthen the preservation and development of Ghana’s forts, castles, museums and other historical sites as part of efforts to expand cultural and heritage tourism.

Presenting the 2027 Budget Statement, the Finance Minister said sites connected to the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade would be treated with historical accuracy, dignity and care.

He outlined plans to conserve physical heritage assets, strengthen museums and archives, improve multilingual interpretation and train conservators and tour guides.

Government also intends to connect these historical sites to improved roads, public spaces, hotels, Ghanaian food services, transport and local businesses.

The Minister emphasised that conservation would guide construction activities and that local communities would participate in telling their own histories.

The initiative is expected to strengthen Ghana’s position as an important destination for heritage tourism, particularly among people interested in African history and ancestral connections.

The government says the programme will also create opportunities for local businesses and communities along the heritage tourism corridor.