Evolution of Accommodation in Ghana II
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The document summarizes the evolution of accommodation in Ghana since independence in 1957. It discusses three main eras: 1) Immediate Post-Independence Era (1957-1976): The goal was even development of accommodation across Ghana. Hotels and rest houses were established nationwide by Dr. Nkrumah. The State Hotels Corporation was formed to manage facilities. 2) Era of Stagnation (1977-1986): Demand for hotels fell and some collapsed. Management of facilities changed between government organizations. 3) Era of Rejuvenation (1987-present): Hotels in Ghana grew again and became competitive. Government divested from state-owned hotels and liberalized foreign investment, leading
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- 1. Evolution of AccommodationEvolution of Accommodation in Ghana IIin Ghana II byby Emmanuel GamorEmmanuel Gamor University of CapeCoast Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management Gamor
- 2. Immediate Post-IndependenceImmediate 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. Gamor
- 3. • 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. Gamor
- 4. Accommodation facilities by 1962 • Ambassador Hotel • Star Hotel • Continental Hotel • Meridian Hotel • Atlantic Hotel • Eridec Hotel • City Hotel • Catering Rest House Accra Accra Accra Tema Takoradi Koforidua Kumasi Tamale Gamor
- 5. • 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 Gamor
- 6. 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 Gamor
- 7. 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 Gamor
- 8. • 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. Gamor
Editor's Notes
- There was a significant increase in the effort of establishing hotels in the country.
- For a balance in development, hotels and catering rest houses were built in every regional capital.
- Objectives -To manage the state hotels -Establish good hotels and other hospitality facilities all over Ghana -Ensuring enough accomm facilities for travellers -Form a link between the GTC and the hotels -
- The growth was as a result of Trade liberalisation and foreign direct investment Private sector participation Increased tourist arrivals