GhanaTRVL & Institute of Hospitality Ghana Sign MoU | Boosting Tourism Standards & Digital Visibility

Strengthening Ghana’s Hospitality: Service Standards, Skills, and Digital Reach

Accra, Ghana – 13 November 2025 – GhanaTRVL and the Institute of Hospitality Ghana (IHG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on stronger service standards, better skills development, and improved digital visibility for hospitality and tourism businesses across Ghana.

The agreement builds on the existing Strategic Cooperation between GhanaTRVL and the Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF), which gives registered Trade Associations access to shared benefits on the GhanaTRVL platform. Under this new MoU, IHG and GhanaTRVL align their efforts around one clear goal: better guest experiences that lead to more visitors and more opportunities for local businesses.

Joint focus: skills, standards, and visibility

Through the MoU, each side brings a clear role:

GhanaTRVL focuses on online visibility for Ghana’s tourism and hospitality businesses through its digital platforms, media content, and business subscription services
IHG focuses on education, training, and student development to improve knowledge and service quality in the sector.

Together, the two organisations will design and roll out programmes that:

strengthen service delivery and professional standards across hospitality and related services
support students, young talents, and professionals with practical exposure and real industry pathways
highlight best practices, success stories, and role models from within Ghana’s hospitality community and international hospitality networks
give hospitality businesses clearer routes to reach both local and international visitors online

What this means for IHG members

This MoU provides IHG and its members access to specific benefits, including:

the option for members to subscribe to GhanaTRVL at preferential yearly rates, with extended access periods
year-on-year incentives for the Association, recognising its role in guiding members towards stronger digital presence

About Institute of Hospitality Ghana

The Institute of Hospitality Ghana is a professional body for hospitality and tourism education and practice. IHG helps to improve the skills and services within Ghana's hospitality industry, ensuring that professionals and businesses stay competitive and relevant on the international stage. It supports students, educators, and industry professionals through training, networking, professional and career development, and advocacy for higher standards in Ghana’s hospitality sector.

About GhanaTRVL

GhanaTRVL is a Ghana-focused travel and hospitality platform that helps travellers discover places to stay, eat and experience across all 16 regions, and helps tourism businesses improve their online presence, while driving more leads and direct bookings. Through editorial content, digital listings, and various partner programmes, GhanaTRVL supports and continuously works towards more visible and more connected tourism sector in Ghana.