The Tourism Society of Ghana (TOSOGHA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting youth-focused domestic tourism. This was revealed during a courtesy visit to the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie.
During the meeting, the minister emphasised the importance of patriotism, cultural pride, and youth empowerment through storytelling and education. Reflecting on her journey in the arts, she encouraged young people to become ambassadors of Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.
In a telephone conversation with the Daily Graphic, the Acting Chief Executive Director of the Tourism Society of Ghana, Mr Joseph Amartey, highlighted the Society’s nationwide growth to over 80,000 members and its long-standing collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES). He announced the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the GES to institutionalise tourism clubs in schools and ensure cultural representation on education boards.
The Society also unveiled its four flagship youth initiatives: the National Tourism Quiz, the National Youth Campaign, the Youth in Tourism Festival, and the Youth Sports Festival—all aimed at deepening cultural appreciation and strengthening national identity among students.
The delegation called for improved access to cultural and heritage sites for students, including those located in restricted or security zones. The Minister expressed support for the proposal, noting the potential of such visits to inspire the next generation of innovators.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration and leveraging tourism and the creative arts as powerful tools for national development.
Present at the meeting were the Director of Tourism, Dr Geoffrey Tamakloe, and the Director of Culture and Creative Arts, Mr Divine Owusu Ansah, both from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts.
TOSOGHA is a youth-led organisation with a mission to promote domestic tourism, youth entrepreneurship, and cultural education across Ghana. One of its flagship initiatives—the National School Project—focuses on establishing tourism clubs in basic, second-cycle, and tertiary institutions, equipping students with practical knowledge in tourism, environmental stewardship, cultural appreciation, and entrepreneurial skills.
