From 25 to 26 October 2026, the 6th Inter Tourism Expo Accra (INTTA) will stage the Yagbonwura Cultural and Eco‑Tourism Experience, a two‑day itinerary that takes participants through the Savannah Region’s most emblematic destinations. The tour will feature Damongo, Mole National Park, the historic Larabanga Mosque and Bole, the hometown of Ghana’s president, offering a snapshot of the area’s cultural traditions, wildlife attractions and hospitality potential.
The initiative aims to bridge the geographical and economic divide between northern and southern Ghana by connecting people, businesses, investors and tourism stakeholders through the country’s rich cultural heritage and natural attractions. By showcasing heritage tourism, eco‑tourism, agribusiness and community‑based enterprise opportunities, the experience seeks to stimulate domestic tourism, encourage business partnerships and attract investment into tourism infrastructure, accommodation, transport, local food production, crafts and cultural experiences.
Speaking on the economic importance of the initiative, Mr Emmanuel Treku, Executive Chairman of INTTA, said, “Tourism is more than sightseeing; it is a powerful economic tool for connecting communities, creating jobs, stimulating local businesses and attracting investment. Through the Yagbonwura Cultural and Eco‑Tourism Experience, we want to demonstrate that northern Ghana is not only rich in culture and natural attractions but also offers significant opportunities for tourism development, hospitality, agribusiness and commerce.”
Treku added that visiting Bole, the president’s hometown, is particularly significant because it provides an opportunity to spotlight the economic potential of the community and the wider Savannah Region. He urged participants to engage with local businesses and identify opportunities for investment and partnership.
The Yagbonwura experience is positioned as more than a sightseeing excursion; it is an invitation to discover northern Ghana’s potential, strengthen national integration and create lasting connections between culture, commerce and investment. The initiative aligns with Ghana’s broader economic development ambitions, promoting tourism as a catalyst for employment, entrepreneurship and the 24‑Hour Economy agenda.
As the tour concludes, INTTA hopes to have forged new links between tourism destinations and investors, hospitality operators, agribusinesses and local enterprises, encouraging a more inclusive tourism economy that benefits communities across Ghana.
