Can tourism become a victim of its own success?
There is no understating the importance of tourism to many developed and developing economies. Ever since the cost of holidays
Starting in early 2025, Ghana will allow citizens from every African country to enter without a visa. President Nana Akufo-Addo announced this policy at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues, hoping to develop stronger continental ties and boost tourism, trade, and travel. Until now, Ghana has allowed visa-free entry for residents of 26 African nations and granted visas on arrival for citizens of 25 others, with only two African countries requiring pre-arranged visas. By expanding visa-free access to the entire continent, Ghana joins Rwanda, the Seychelles, the Gambia, and Benin on a short list of African countries offering such inclusive travel policies.
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