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TOUGHA wins Best Association in Tourism award
Mrs Alisa Asamoah recieving her award
The Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) was last Saturday, adjudged the “Best Association in Tourism” at this year’s Business Executive Excellence Awards.
TOUGHA is an association of experienced professionals in the tourism and travel industry in Ghana that offers both inbound and outbound tours.
The association has over the years contributed immensely to tourism development and ensured high standards in the industry.
Speaking to The Spectator, the President of TOUGHA, Alisa Osei-Asamoah, said the award was a feather in their cap and a testimony of their good works over the years.
Mrs Asamoah revealed that the objective is to help improve and enhance the standards of the various tourism sites in the country.
She noted all of these together with other activities and undertaken by them had tremendously improved tourism in the country.
Mrs Asamoah added that this recognition meant that they had to do more for the travel and tourism industry in Ghana and across the continent with the ultimate aim of spurring economic transformation and growth.
Present at the awards ceremony aside from the president were General Secretary, Yvonne Donkor; Financial Secretary, Tina Ross; TOUGHA Advisory Board member, Emmanuel Mensah; Lisadel Mankor Sagoe and Mr Gorkel Abro-Adibo members of the association who supported the President to receive the award on behalf of the Union
BY EDEM MENSAH-TSOTORME
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has expressed profound sorrow over the death of celebrated visual artist and Guinness World Record holder Sharon Dede Padi, popularly known as Padiki.
In a statement signed on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Authority said Padiki’s passing was a painful loss to Ghana’s tourism and creative sectors, as well as the nation at large.
“Padiki was more than a Guinness World Record holder. She was a beacon of resilience, determination, creativity, and youthful excellence whose remarkable achievement brought pride not only to herself and her family but also to Ghana,” the statement said.
It added that through her determination to dream big and push boundaries, she inspired countless young people to believe that passion, perseverance and hard work could make the impossible possible.
The Authority said Ghana had lost “one of its brightest ambassadors whose story embodied the spirit of innovation, excellence, and the boundless potential of our people”.
Maame Efua Houadjeto, together with the management and staff of the GTA, extended condolences to Padiki’s family, friends and loved ones, as well as all those inspired by her journey.
Fast-rising Afrobeats and Afro-fusion artiste, PzeeFire has released a new 7track Extended Play (EP) titled ‘Lovely Summer.’
Nigerian born, Ghanaian-based David Ayuba, affectionately called, PzeeFire is known for blending authentic African rhythms with alternative sounds and versatile genres.
The new project features tracks including, Dangerous Love, Fatal Attraction, Stuck on You, Jukpa, Highway Blues and Focus.
To mark the release, the talented singer-rapper hosted a listening party for the EP at the premises of WhatsApp TV.
Speaking about the project, PzeeFire said, ‘Lovely Summer’ explores themes of love, vulnerability, and passion. He added that some songs on the EP also test the authenticity of love between partners.
The artiste expressed optimism that the sound and quality of the EP can represent Ghana on any international platform.
‘Lovely Summer’ is now available for streaming on all major digital platforms worldwide.
Signed to Speech LLC, PzeeFire has remained consistent over the years, known for pairing soulful Afro swings with stunning visuals.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
