The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has begun a series of consultations with key industry stakeholders on proposed regulations that will introduce mandatory standards for the registration and licensing of Multi-Purpose Establishments — including banquet facilities, conference halls, and event centres — as well as providers of event management services such as planners, decorators, and technical support teams.
The Authority describes the move as a major step toward strengthening professionalism, consumer protection, and competitiveness within Ghana’s tourism industry.
The proposed rules, formally titled the Tourism (Registration and Licensing of Multi-Purpose Establishments and Providers of Event Management Services) Regulations, 2026, are being developed under the Tourism Act, 2011 (Act 817) and are expected to be laid before Parliament. The stakeholder engagement session, held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, also featured the Ghana Tourism Information System (GTIS), the Authority’s digital platform for streamlining licensing, permits, and compliance nationwide, which allows tourism businesses to handle regulatory processes online and reduces bureaucratic bottlenecks.
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Speaking at the engagement, GTA Chief Executive Officer Maame Afua Houadjeto said the proposed regulations are designed to establish a modern, transparent, and fair regulatory framework for the sector. She noted that discussions centred largely on the minimum and mandatory requirements operators must meet, along with category-specific standards for multi-purpose establishments and event management providers.
Houadjeto added that consultations are not limited to industry players alone, with the Authority also seeking input from the general public, who ultimately rely on these facilities and services. She encouraged continued feedback from stakeholders to help shape regulations that effectively address the sector’s needs.
According to the GTA, Ghana’s tourism sector has not seen significant regulatory amendments since 2016, and the new framework is intended to bring the industry in line with current global standards, improve compliance, strengthen service delivery, and boost Ghana’s competitiveness as a preferred tourism destination.