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Frimprince Tourism News: Key Tourist Sites in Ghana to Receive Facelift

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The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has announced that key tourist sites in the country will receive a facelift within the short to medium term this year. The announcement comes at a time the CNN has ranked Ghana forth out of nineteen countries as top destinations in the world to visit this year. For years, tourism has been the country’s fourth largest foreign exchange earner with the support of tourist sites such as Kakum National Park and the Cape Coast and Elmina Castles. According to statistics from The World Travel and Tourism Council the direct contribution of Travel and Tourism to GDP was more than one million dollars, which was 2.9 % of total GDP in 2017, whiles the total contribution of Travel and Tourism to GDP was 6.2 % of GDP. The GTA however anticipates significant growth this year with the rankings from the CNN and other initiatives such as the “The year of Return”. In an interview with Citi News, Product Development and Investment Manager, at the Ghana Tourism Authority, Ben Anane Nsiah outlined some pillars that will be used to revamp tourist sites before the peak tourist period in August this year. “We can say four main pillars, there will be a lot of work on improving the quality of the tourist attractions themselves, we need to have basic things like a good receptive facility and restrooms to make the journeys of people much more convenient and we have plans for Paga and other areas in the Volta region,” he said. To ensure that tourists are not only treated to beautiful tourist sites but to good customer care as well, Mr Nsiah said players in the tourism industry will undergo capacity training. “The next thing we will do will be capacity building. As you know tourism has both a hard and soft sides it’s good to have all the nice hotels and good infrastructure but the service standards has to be comparable to what you find elsewhere but you need a critical mass of training people so that the culture is instilled across board” The report by CNN which placed Ghana fourth describes Ghana as the West African Nation of economic success and political stability. The tourism industry this year has a lot to look forward to such as Afrochella, Panafest and Emancipation, Chale Wote and Heritage Caravan. Source: Citinewsroom.

Frimprince Online Booking: Book Your Car Rental & Tour Services in 3-Easy Steps

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Frimprince Transport Services is changing and transforming the car-rental landscape in Ghana through digitization. With our online booking system, you don’t have to go to a brick and mortar office before booking for any service. Easily book online for car rental and tour services using a three simple step process: 1. Select the date for your booking: choose the date for your car rental. 2. Fill a simple form: enter your name, email address and others. 3. Click Send: click send and you’re done. We’ll review your booking and quickly get back to you in one business day. We are committed to excellent in what we do and we strive to provide top-notch customer service to all our clients.

Ghana Ranked 4th on CNN Travel’s List of Places to Visit in 2019

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CNN Travel has released a list of 19 places to visit in the year 2019. Fourth on the list is Ghana, a country with some of the world’s most diverse and amazing tourist sites. In a news report by CNN, Ghana, which is West Africa’s poster nation for economic success and political stability is hoping to trade up its tourism status for 2019, with a campaign targeting the African diaspora whose ancestors were victims of the brutal slave trade of centuries gone by. Ghana’s ‘Year of Return’ marks 400 years since the first enslaved Africans arrived in North America. It’s a somber recognition of the evil that befell Ghana’s past inhabitants and their descendants — and the strength with which they’ve faced it. “Legacies of the slave trade are unavoidable. Cape Coast Castle, one of many historic coastal forts, was where slaves were held before being dispatched to America and the Caribbean.” “This brutal and fascinating reminder was visited by the Obamas in 2009 and Melania Trump in 2018.” For all the sobriety of this anniversary, what also awaits visitors to Ghana is the warm, intoxicating embrace of a country completely at ease with its identity rushing headlong towards a bright future. The capital, Accra, crackles with the dynamism of a city on the upswing, with a nightlife scene to match. For those wanting to escape its relentless excitement, Ghana’s 335-mile coastline boasts empty surfing spots like Cape Three Points, while its many protected wildlife zones, including Mole National Park, are home to wild elephants, Nolan warthogs and spotted hyenas. Beating Ghana to the first three spots on the list are Christchurch, New Zealand; Egypt and Fukuoka, Japan. Other places are Grand Canyon, United States; Hawaii Island, United States; The Hebrides, Scotland, UK; Jaffa, Israel; Kerala, India and Liechtenstein. The rest are Lima, Peru; New York City; Normandy, France; Oaxaca, Mexico; Oman; Plovdiv, Bulgaria; St. Barts, French West Indies; Space Coast, Florida, United States and Weimar, Germany. Background In July, 2018, ‘CNN And Be Ghana’, a video documentary on Ghana’s slave castles was aired on CNN’s programme, Inside Africa. In one month, the video went on air globally, with about 5,416,000 people watching it, many of them seeing it more than once. The documentary was part of a campaign by the government of Ghana to market the country as a tourism destination. The campaign, an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture, was on air from June 11 to August 5, 2018. The 30-minute television documentary focuses on the Elmina castle. In it, CNN’s cameras follow the journey of a man who gave his name as Bartels, a diaspora African. After years of searching, he had traced his roots to Elmina and wanted to see and hear at first-hand what his ancestors went through from capture to shipment to the Americas. Even though some people criticised the move, saying the cost of the project (US$200,000.00) was too high, Catherine Afeku, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture said the government’s expectations went beyond financial returns. “Yes, we need the diasporan Africans to come in their numbers. In fact, I have told myself as Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture that 20,000 tourist arrivals from North America is not enough. We need in excess of one million African Americans to respond and come to Ghana.” Catherine Afeku has been severely criticised by stakeholders of the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture for not living up to expectation. However, she has, on countless times assured the stakeholders that government is putting its act together to get all their problems addressed. Source: GhanaWeb

Top Five Beach Hotels in Ghana for Tourists

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The tourism and hotel industry in Ghana is growing bigger and better every day. New and world class hotels keep springing up in Ghana. Beach hotels seems to be the preferred choice for most tourists and visitors. This is because a beach hotel offers more comfort and leisure to its guests. A beach hotel is a hotel that is situated by the beach and offers the best environment and the finest services for its guests. Apart from that, they have world class facilities that are grand and top notch. Ghana as a country has some of the very best and top beach hotels, where tourist and travelers can relax and spend some leisure. So, whether you are in Ghana for a business trip or a tour, here are the top five beach hotels in Ghana you will love to try out. La Palm Royal Beach Hotel The La Palm Royal Beach Hotel currently has 152 rooms, which includes, a royal, presidential and junior suites. The Hotel also has eight restaurants and bars, an ice cream shop, the Atlantic Mall and many other facilities. The Hotel is suited in Labadi, a suburb of Accra on the beach road and is a haven for guests. The Elmina Beach Resort The Elmina beach resort is located in Elmina, in the Central Region of Ghana, about fifteen minutes’ drive from the regional capital, Cape Coast. It is a luxurious resort with about 100 rooms and has a presidential suit and eight crown suits. The resort also has a lot of extensive leisure facilities which is rated among the best in the country. Outdoor swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, basketball courts, gymnasium, a night club and many other facilities. The resort also offers shuttle services to renown tourist attraction sites in the region. The Busua Beach Resort Busua Beach Resort is a well-known destination for pleasure and leisure due to its strategic location. The Resort sits on a sandy beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The resort has 53 luxurious rooms, suits and chalets. The Resort also has a restaurant the serves the best of cuisines to guests. There is also a tennis court, water sports, kids play ground and “Abokwa” Busua’s own private island. Visit Busua Beach Resort for a touch of pleasure and hospitality. Labadi Beach Hotel The Labadi Beach Hotel is located 7km from the Accra City center along the Teshie-Nungua beach road. The hotel offers a lot of world class services and facilities to its guest. They include: suites and chalets, sauna and fitness rooms, a restaurant and a bar that serves local and continental dishes. Ramada Resort Enjoy the best of comforts and leisure at Ramada Resort, on the beach, facing the Gulf of Guinea. The Resort offers the following facilities and services: free Wi-Fi, VIP suits, beauty salons, outdoor pools and many others. One can also take a walk along the sandy shores of the sea to enjoy a cool breeze. Interested in renting a car for your business and personal engagements in Ghana? When are you planning to rent the car? Would you also like to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts. Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455

5 Fun Things To Do in Accra with Your Family

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Accra is the capital of Ghana and also the largest city in Ghana. It is located at the south of the country along the Atlantic Ocean. The sit of government – The Jubilee House, Parliament House, The Supreme Court, Ministries, Kotoka International Airport and Head Offices of major banks, industries and companies are found in Accra. Accra seems to be a very busy place and there seems to be no time for any fun activity. All these, and many others makes Accra, the administrative and economic center for Ghana. Despite all these, when it comes to leisure, pleasure, tours and fun, there are many things Accra has to offer. There are a number of exciting things and interesting places you can go or do with the family in Accra. Accra is a well-developed city with a number of world class roads that links the city to other towns in other regions and it has a good transport system. So, movement or transportation shouldn’t be much of a problem. Also, Accra has a lot of interesting places and tourist attraction sites, where you can visit and have fun. If you reside or you are a visitor in Accra, and you have no idea of any interesting places to visit or how to have fun? Have no worries. Here are five fun things you can do in Accra with the family. Visit A Tourist Site You can visit or tour a tourist site with your family. There are many historic sites in Accra where you can visit with your family and have some fun. Some interesting sites you can tour include: the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Christiansburg Castle, James Town, James Fort Prison, the Accra Zoo, etc. Watch A Movie Together You can take the family out for a movie night. Some of the best places to watch a good movie in Accra are the Silver Bird Cinemas and the Global Cinemas. A ticket normally sells at GHC 30.00. Take The Family Out For Lunch or Dinner What about taking the whole family out for a dinner on a Friday night or lunch on a Sunday afternoon? Accra has some of the best restaurants. Papaye, Eddy’s Pizza, Lord of the Wings, KFC, etc. are some of places that offer good meals at affordable prices. Go To The Beach You can also go to the beach and have some fun with your family. Accra has some of the best beaches in the West African Sub-region. The La Pleasure Beach, Kokrobite and Coco beach are some of the best places you can hang out and have some fun with the family. Go To The Mall You can also to the mall to do some shopping together as a family. The Accra Mall, A&C Mall, West Hills Mall, Marina Mall offer some of the best shopping experiences for families. Interested in renting a car for your business and personal engagements in Ghana? When are you planning to rent the car? Would you also like to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts. Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455

Chale Wote Street Art Festival Storms Ghana’s Capital, Accra

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Artists, photographers and street performers from around the world have taken over the streets of Ghana’s capital, Accra for the past week for the annual Chale Wote street art festival in the suburb of James Town. Interested in renting a car for your business and personal engagements in Ghana? When are you planning to rent the car? Would you also like to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts. Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455 Source: BBC

Top 5 Hotels in the Northern Region of Ghana

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The Northern Region of Ghana is the largest region in Ghana in terms of land area. The region is known for its unique culture and wonderful tourist sites. One can be assured of an amazing experience in the Northern Region. Whenever you visit the Northern region or if you intend to, comfort and relaxation shouldn’t be much of a problem. The Northern region has a lot of world class hotels in the region for tourists. Here are the top five hotels in the Northern region you might want to try out, when you visit. Modern City Hotel Modern City Hotel is located in Tamale on the Bolgatanga road. It is a three-star hotel. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, conference rooms and free Wi-Fi for guests. The rooms are well tailored to meet the comfort of guests. The rooms come with air condition, flat screen tv, a desk, fridge and private wash rooms. It is a good place for conferences because if its large car parking space and many and spacious conference rooms. Sundowner lodge Sundowner Lodge is located in Tamale, about 3.9km away from the Tamala Market. All the rooms are fully-air conditioned and have flat screens and a fridge. The rooms are complete with private bathrooms. Some of the rooms at Sundowner Lodge also offers a seating area. Guest can enjoy a wide range of meals, both continental and local. Hotel Zosimli Hotel Zosimli is a 2-star hotel in Tamale. It has a garden area, a terrace and a bar, a restaurant, indoor pool, a free Wi-Fi and also offers a free shuttle service to its guests. Staff at the reception speak German and English. Hotel Zosimli is rated for the best property value in the Tamale metropolis. Guests can be assured of quality services and a memorable time at Hotel Zosimli. Mole Motel Mole Motel is situated in Mole, 146km south-west of Tamale. The Mole Motel has 34 rooms which comprised chalets, single, double and three bedded rooms to meet need of individual guests. Mole Motel also has a restaurant which operate 16 hours daily. The Mole Motel offers night safari, drive safari and foot safaris to guest to the Mole National Park. Zaina Lodge Zaina Lodge is located in the West Gonja district, 4km from the Mole National Park entrance. Zaina Lodge offers the following: free Wi-Fi, swimming pool, restaurants, airport transportation, room services, bar/lounge, multilingual staff, wheel chair access and conference facilities. Interested in renting a car for your business and personal engagements in Ghana? When are you planning to rent the car? Would you also like to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts. Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455

Touring the Volta Lake-Largest Man Made Lake in Ghana

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The Volta Lake is the largest man-made lake in Ghana and the largest in the world in terms of surface area. It is completely within the country and stretches from Akosombo in the south to Yapei in the northern part of the country. The Volta Lake covers 3.6% of Ghana’s land space and covers four regions: The Eastern, Volta, Brong Ahafo and Northern Regions. It covers a land area of 8,502 sq. km and has a length of over 400 km. It plays an important role in the economy of Ghana: tourism, health, hydro-power, agriculture, transportation, source of drinking water etc. It was built in 1965 during the construction of the Akosombo dam. The Volta Lake has many islands like the Dodi, Dwarf and Kporve islands. The Akosombo dam which is suited along the Volta Lake supplies electricity to the nation and other neighboring countries like Togo, Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. The White Volta and Black Volta flows into the Volta Lake, whiles the Volta River flows out of the Volta Lake. Aside all the benefits derived from the Volta Lake, it is a major and popular tourist destination in the Ghana and the world and one can be assured of a good experience, touring the Volta Lake. There are many fun things one can do touring the Volta Lake. They include: taking a cruise on the Dodi Princess to the Dodi Islands, fishing, jet skiing, boat rides, visit to the Digya Park, Akosombo Dam, Akosombo Port and many other fun activities. There are many hotels and recreational facilities along and within the Volta Lake that offers an amazing and exciting tour experience for tourist to tour on the Volta Lake. The Volta Hotel, Royal Senchi, Akosombo Continental Hotel, Aylos Bay and many others offers excellent services to tourist to make their time a memorable one. Interested in renting a car for your business and personal engagements in Ghana? When are you planning to rent the car? Would you also like to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts. Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455

Frimprince Transport Services Provides Tour Services To The Biggest And Closest Wildlife Reserve Closer To Accra

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Ghana, Accra-One of the beauties of nature is the wonderful sceneries of wild life. They serve as a home for wild animals and at the same time a wonderful scenery. Frimprince Transport Services, a leading car rental and tour operation company in Ghana dedicated to serving local and international tourist offers tour services to Greater Accra’s biggest forest reserve, Shai Hills Forest Reserve. Shai Hills Forest Reserve is the biggest and closest wild life experience closer to Accra, the capital town of Ghana. It was established in 1962. It has a size of 27 km square area of land. But it was further expanded to 51 km square area of land in1973. The forest reserve has since remained one of the outstanding forest reserve at the outskirt of Accra. The Shai Hills forest reserve is located on the Tema-Akosombo road, just at the junction of a small little town called, Doryumu. It is approximately 50 km north east of Accra, found in the Shai Osudoku District and hence its name, Shai Hills Forest Reserve. The forest reserve is covered with evergreen forest land and savannah, providing the most suitable environment for wild animals to move freely and hang around. There are over 13 reptiles, 31 mammals and 175 bed species in the reserve. It houses animals such as monkeys, tortoise, crocodiles, pythons and variety of other animal species. The forest reserve also contains archeological remains of settlements at the place during the pre-colonial era of Ghana. Some of these things are the caves the people dwelt in and many others. The three main caves there are namely, Adwuku, Sayu and Hawiewuyu. Entrance fees to the reserve are as follows: Adult Ghanaian………………….GH¢10.00 Adult Ghanaian (volunteer) …… GH¢ 1.00 Adult Foreign…………………….GH¢ 20.00 Adult Foreign (non-volunteer)….GH¢ 5.00 We provide full tour services to help you get around from car rentals, tour guide and many more. You can tour the place by walking or use our 4×4 vehicles. The Shai Hills Forest Reserve is without doubt one of the best wild life experience Ghana can ever boast of. Frimpeince Transport Services is currently located at Cantonment, Accra. Interested in renting a car for your business and personal engagements in Ghana? When are you planning to rent the car? Would you also like to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts. Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455

Top 5 Tourist Site in the Northern Region of Ghana

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The Northern Region of Ghana is the largest region in Ghana in terms of land area. The Northern Region is blessed with many tourist sites, but what easily comes to the mind of people when the Northern region is mentioned is tribal wars, poverty, under development and harsh climate conditions. If you are in the Northern Region and looking for interesting tourist sites to visit, I will recommend these five. The Mole National Park The Mole National Park is a tourist site, located close to the Larabanga township. The Mole National Park is Ghana’s largest wildlife refuge. The Park is home to numerous and diverse plant and animal species, which include: elephants, hippos, buffalos, bird’s species, and many others. The Lovi and Mole rivers flow through the park. The Park’s entrance can be reached through the Larabanga township. The Larabanga Mosque The Larabanga Mosque is said to be Ghana’s oldest mosque and one of the country’s most revered religious site. It was built in the 17th century and is one of only eight mosques with such architecture designs built in the country. The Mosque is famous for its architectural design. Larabanga Mystery Stone Some few kilometers away from the Larabanga Mosque, is another interesting tourist site in the Larabanga township: The Larabanga Mystery Stone. Mystery has it that, the stone, always moves back to its original resting place when it is moved. Because of this, the main road passing through the town had to be diverted around the stone. Salaga Slave Market Salaga Slave market is one of the most important tourism land marks in the country. Back in the 17th century, the Salaga slave market was very important for traders who traded in all kinds of goods in this market: kola, beads, ostrich, feathers, gold, textiles, animal hides etc. It used to be the largest slave market in West Africa where humans were sold in exchange for cowries. The Salaga Slave Market, is located in Salaga. Nalerigu Defense Wall The Nalerigu Defense Wall can be found in Nalerigu, in the East Mamprusi district, about 156km away from Tamale, the regional capital. The wall was said to be built about 500 years ago by Naa Jaringa, a chief of the Mamprusi tribe. He built the wall initially to surround the whole village to protect the villagers from slave raiders and also to ensure that his name: Naa Jaringa would always be remembered. According to local people, the wall was built with stones, mud, honey and milk. Today, only a few remains of the wall can be seen in Nalerigu. Daboya Township Daboya is a very famous town in the Norther region of Ghana. It is known majorly for its salt mining. It still an important activity in the town today. Apart from salt mining, the town also known for its hand woven and unique textiles. The white Volta also runs nearby and visitors can go for boat rides and fishing.