Ghana and Jamaica plan to work together more on tourism and cultural programs. Deputy Tourism Minister Yussif Issaka Jajah met with Jamaica's new ambassador Lincoln G. Downer in Accra recently. The two officials discussed ways their countries can partner on travel and arts projects. Both nations share strong historical connections that date back many years. The meeting aimed to find new opportunities for cooperation between the African and Caribbean countries.
Jajah told the ambassador that Ghana welcomes visitors from Jamaica. The deputy minister pointed out Ghana's 29 historic forts and castles that attract tourists. He noted that Ghana receives fewer tourists than Jamaica but earns similar amounts of money from travel. This shows Ghana has room to grow its tourism industry. Jajah wants to learn from Jamaica's successful tourism strategies.
Downer called Ghana a spiritual home for many Jamaican people. The ambassador saw cultural similarities during his travels through northern Ghana. Jamaica earned $4 billion from tourism last year according to Downer. He suggested both countries could learn from each other's tourism success. The ambassador wants to update a 2005 cultural agreement between the nations.
Officials discussed plans for heritage preservation and joint cultural festivals. Ghana wants Jamaica to help with heritage restitution efforts alongside other countries. The nations plan to create a Ghanaian carnival with Jamaican assistance. Tourism Director Geoffery Tamakloe stressed the importance of Pan-African cooperation. He believes African heritage nations should work together on tourism and trade.
Jajah told the ambassador that Ghana welcomes visitors from Jamaica. The deputy minister pointed out Ghana's 29 historic forts and castles that attract tourists. He noted that Ghana receives fewer tourists than Jamaica but earns similar amounts of money from travel. This shows Ghana has room to grow its tourism industry. Jajah wants to learn from Jamaica's successful tourism strategies.
Downer called Ghana a spiritual home for many Jamaican people. The ambassador saw cultural similarities during his travels through northern Ghana. Jamaica earned $4 billion from tourism last year according to Downer. He suggested both countries could learn from each other's tourism success. The ambassador wants to update a 2005 cultural agreement between the nations.
Officials discussed plans for heritage preservation and joint cultural festivals. Ghana wants Jamaica to help with heritage restitution efforts alongside other countries. The nations plan to create a Ghanaian carnival with Jamaican assistance. Tourism Director Geoffery Tamakloe stressed the importance of Pan-African cooperation. He believes African heritage nations should work together on tourism and trade.
