Africa World Airlines urged to expand domestic air links to boost tourism

The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has urged Africa World Airlines (AWA) to expand its domestic flight network and introduce affordable travel packages to improve access to tourist destinations across the country.

She said stronger collaboration between the aviation and tourism sectors was essential to promoting domestic tourism and enabling more Ghanaians to explore the country's tourism attractions.

The Minister made the call when the leadership of AWA, led by its Head of Commercial, Ms Portia Akowuah, paid a courtesy call on her to express appreciation to the Ministry for its support in branding the airline's new Embraer E190 aircraft.

The delegation also acknowledged the Minister's participation in the aircraft's arrival ceremony at the airport.

Madam Gomashie commended the airline for investing in Ghana's aviation sector and encouraged it to leverage its operations to support the growth of the tourism industry.

She said improved domestic air connectivity, coupled with affordable travel options, could make tourism destinations more accessible to residents and stimulate travel within the country.

The Minister also welcomed AWA's Afishiapa Christmas Promo, as well as its partnership with GHOne TV to showcase tourist attractions and encourage Ghanaians to travel locally.

She noted that such initiatives could complement national efforts to increase awareness of Ghana's tourism offerings and strengthen domestic tourism.