We Can use Funerals To Boost Tourism – Mark Okraku-Mantey

Deputy Minister for Tourism, Arts & Culture Mark Okraku-Mantey has revealed a few of his ministry’s plans on improving tourism in Ghana.

He stated that local funerals can be part of tourism.

Describing it as “funeral tourism” Mr Okraku-Mantey said the Tourism, Arts & Culture Ministry has plans of paying close attention to using funerals as a way of boosting tourism.

He quoted Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, Minister for Tourism, Arts & Culture, who despite his stance as a Muslim, maintained a professional outlook regarding the issue.

Mr Mantey elaborated on saying “whether we like it or not, in the Ashanti Region, funeral is a big deal”.

 

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