Ghana recorded 1,303,962 international tourist arrivals in 2025, generating an estimated $4.34 billion in tourism receipts, according to figures disclosed by Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Dzifa Abla Gomashie on August 10, 2026. This reflects a slight increase from the 1,288,804 international visitors reported in 2024, confirming sustained interest in Ghana as a travel destination.
Domestic tourism also increased during this period, with visits rising 7% from approximately 1.68 million in 2024 to 1.79 million in 2025. The growth in both international and domestic tourism contributed to a stronger overall economic impact from the sector in Ghana.
Top Tourist Sites Maintain Visitor Demand
The
10 most frequented tourist attractions in Ghana collectively attracted 1,377,588 visits in 2025, accounting for roughly 27% of all tourism site visits in the country. These sites include Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Kakum National Park, Bunso Arboretum Eco Park, Cape Coast Castle, Manhyia Palace, Kumasi Zoo, Accra Zoo, Elmina Castle, Shai Hills Resource Reserve and Aburi Botanical Garden.
Only three of these top destinations fall directly under the management of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, while the remaining seven are overseen by various other institutions. The management structure points to a need for enhanced coordination and ongoing
investment to support the development and governance of these sites.
Creative Arts Fund to Support Sector Growth
The government is establishing a Creative Arts Fund to provide financial support for Ghana’s creative industry. Minister Dzifa Abla Gomashie stated that the fund aims to stimulate production, improve content quality, create jobs, and protect intellectual property rights for Ghanaian creatives in both domestic and international markets.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts is working with the Attorney-General’s Ministry to finalize the operational framework for the fund, which signals increased institutional backing for the creative arts sector as a component of the broader tourism economy.
National Theatre Launches Strategic Plan with International Support
The National Theatre
of Ghana introduced a strategic plan covering 2026 to 2030 in March 2026, designed to enhance the theatre’s management and its contributions to tourism, culture and the creative arts industries. The plan provides a framework intended to strengthen the National Theatre’s role in Ghana’s creative economy.
Additionally, a German theatre group donated a 40-foot container of lighting and sound equipment to the National Theatre, augmenting the facility’s technical capabilities and supporting improvements in the environment for performances and creative activities.
Official Statements on Sector Developments
During the Government Accountability Series event on August 10, 2026, Minister Dzifa Abla Gomashie emphasized the growing economic contribution of
tourism through rising visitor numbers. She said, “The fund is anticipated to catalyse production activity, improve content quality, create jobs, strengthen Ghana’s intellectual property for both domestic and international markets.”
Speaking about the National Theatre’s strategic plan, she added, “We have successfully crafted a strategic plan 2026 to 2030 to guide the running of the National Theatre of Ghana and ensure its optimal contribution to the tourism, culture, and creative arts industry.” These initiatives reflect government efforts to expand tourism revenues and support the country’s creative sectors.
