The Deputy Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar has revealed that government targeting huge tourism revenue contributions to the economy by 2025.
Speaking on Accra-based Asaase Radio's program 'The Forum' on Saturday, January 13, the Deputy Minister stated that the country eyes $5 billion per annum.
“It is estimated that by 2025 the contribution of tourism to the economy will be $5 billion per annum,” she said.
According to Statista, Ghana's travel and tourism sector contributed approximately $3.1 billion to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2021.
The data showed tourism revenues grew year-on-year, up from $2.1 billion in 2020 as the sector bounced back from impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
If realized, the estimate will see tourism generate twice its present value within the next three years.
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