EvolutionEvolution of of AccommodationAccommodation in in

Ghana IIGhana II

by by Emmanuel GamorEmmanuel Gamor

University of Cape Coast

Department of Hospitality & Tourism

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Immediate Post-Independence Immediate Post-Independence Era (1957-1976)Era (1957-1976)

• This is also called the Era of Egalitarianism

• Ghana’s independence was accompanied by a series of structural changes in the economy of Ghana.

• The idea in this era was the even development of accommodation across the country.

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• Restructuring of the national economy covered a series of policy measures.

• After independence, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah started establishing accommodation facilities across the country.

• Hotels and Catering Rest Houses were built all over Ghana.

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Accommodation facilities by 1962

• Ambassador Hotel• Star Hotel• Continental Hotel• Meridian Hotel• Atlantic Hotel• Eridec Hotel• City Hotel• Catering Rest House

AccraAccraAccra TemaTakoradiKoforidua KumasiTamale

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• In 1962, the State Hotels Corporation (SHC) was established.

• In 1965, SHC was split into State Hotels Corporation & Ghana Tourist Corporation (GTC).

• The first tourism policy was formulated in 1972

• In 1973, NRC Decree 224 split the GTC into Ghana Tourist Control Board (GTCB) & Ghana Tourist Development CompanyCompany

• GTDC replaced the SHC

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Era of Stagnation (1977-1986)• This can be liken to the middle ages…

• Demand for hotel accommodation fell so low such that some collapsed.

• In 1977, the GTDC was changed to Ghana Tourist Board (GTB).– Monitoring accommodation facilities– Regulate hospitality services– Licensing hotels– Classifying hotels into stars

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Era of Rejuvenation (1987-to Date)Era of Rejuvenation (1987-to Date)• From 1987, the hotels in Ghana started growing

again.

• Accommodation in Ghana became fully-fledged and very competitive and as such realised a phenomenal growth.

• Unfortunately, the government drew away from the management in State owned hotels

• Hotels were placed on divestiture (sold)

• Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act came to liberalise foreign investment

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• After 2000, hotels have developed. We now have all star ratings (1 star- 5 star)

Question:

Name some hotels under different star rating in your area.

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