Maame Efua Houadjeto
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has been recognised at the 2025 Ghana Celebrity Impact Awards for its significant contribution to the development and promotion of Ghana’s tourism and hospitality industry.
The Authority received the award for “Impact in Hospitality and Tourism,” acknowledging its outstanding efforts in positioning Ghana as a preferred tourism destination.
In addition to the institutional win, Mrs. Maame Efua Houadjeto, Chief Executive Officer of GTA, was honoured with the prestigious “Impact in Hospitality” award, recognising her dedication and visionary leadership.
Mr. Ben Anane Nsiah, Deputy CEO in charge of General Services, received the award on behalf of the Authority and CEO, expressing gratitude to the organisers and GTA team.
He praised Mrs. Houadjeto’s leadership and commended the collaborative spirit of GTA’s staff, highlighting their commitment to excellence.
“We are honoured to receive this recognition. It reflects the hard work of the entire GTA team. This year, we look forward to hosting over 2 million tourists, and we continue to urge Ghanaians to fall in love with tourism because loving Ghana means exploring Ghana,” he said.
Mr. Nsiah said the award was as motivation for GTA to continue its mission of developing sustainable tourism and showcasing Ghana’s beauty, culture, and heritage to the world. “With milestones ahead and ambitious targets set for 2025, the Authority remains focused on impactful tourism development,” he added.
The Ghana Celebrity Impact Awards recognises and honours individuals, corporate entities, brands, and celebrities who use their influence and resources to create meaningful societal change, fostering a culture of responsibility and community engagement.