THE UNION
There is the need for specialization in the tourism industry in Ghana, for increased efficiency in order to keep pace with global trends.Even though tourism is now, the 3rd leading foreign exchange earner for Ghana,we are still unknown as tourist destination in the global market.The need to improve standard locally,promote Ghana aggressively and make Ghana well known destination is crucial.It is upon this background that in November 2000,a team of tour operators got together to form the Union.
Mission Statement
To strive for professionalism and integrity, and to ensure the growth and recognition
of the union in the tourism industry for the benefit of all its members.
Aims and Objectives:The aims & objectives of the Union are:
a.To bring together registered Tour Operators and foster good working relationship among them.
b.To influence tourism legislation.
c.To contribute to tourism development and ensure high standard in the industry
d.To create awareness for domestic tourism.
e.To liasie with international tourism organizations and societies.
Secretariat
The Unions secretariat
is located at Coconut Grove Regency Hotel,North Ridge
Contact Address:P.O.Box 30719 KIA,Accra-Ghana
Tel/Fax:233-21-254772
Membership
Membership is open to all registered tour operators and ground handlers in Ghana.
Domestic Tourism
The Tour Operators Union of Ghana, as part of its effort aimed at creating and sustaining public awareness for Domestic Tourism in Ghana, has instituted a nationwide Essay Competition on Domestic Tourism for 1st cycle schools. The children are selected for awards including tours and excursions outside their regions,scholarships and other handsome prizes.
The 3rd domestic Tourism Programme will be launched in September 2003.It will focus on the first cycle schools in Volta Region.
Educational Programmes for members
Tougha organized
educational for its members, drawing facilitators from Ghana Heritage Conservation
Trust,Social Security Bank,Foreign embassies and the Private Sector Ministry.
Fam tours were organized to enhance the knowledge of members.
Creation of Regional chapters
The Ashanti Regional Chapter was inaugrated in August 2001
The Western
Regional Chapter was inaugurated on 27thSeptember 2002.
Donation to conflict victims
The Union was touched by the plight of victims of the conflict in Bawku which claimed several lives and property and left several injured.Members donated clothing and other personal effects to the victims.
Support for ministry of tourism
The Union, a few weeks after its inauguration,raised an amount of $1,500 to support the Ministry of Tourism for its marketing activities.
