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Ghana’s ‘Year of Return’ welcomes 1 million visitors

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submitted over 6 years ago by shika

submitted over 6 years ago by shika

  • Tourism is a big industry globally, accounting for over 10% of GDP, but in Africa, it only makes up 3.6% of GDP.
  • Ghana's successful "Year of Return" initiative has brought in more visitors than expected, with 750,000 foreign visitors in 2019.
  • The initiative, led by figures like Koshie Mills and her famous sons, aims to connect people of African descent with their roots and promote healing through travel to Ghana.
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