2024 Miss Tourism Ghana holds successful regional costume and talent night for contestants

The 2024 Miss Tourism Ghana pageant, a cornerstone of Ghana’s tourism promotion, hosted a vibrant regional costume and talent night for the contestants. Held at the MJ Hotel in Accra on Saturday, August 31, the contestants representing various regions took center stage, dazzling the audience with traditional performances and enchanting displays of regional customs. From energetic dances to melodious songs, each participant brought a unique flavor to the night.

After the regional costume session, the contestants again exhibited their talents, demonstrating their aspirations and passions. From singing and dancing to creative arts and public speaking, the performances highlighted the diverse skills and personalities of the participants.

The judges on the night were Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi (Deputy Director, Domestic Marketing, Ghana Tourism Authority), Afua Pokua Afrifa (Retired Business Administrator), and Mercy Jane Adorkor Pappoe (Miss International Africa, 2023).

Speaking at the event, the CEO of Miss Tourism Ghana, Mrs. Delphine Brew Hammond, noted that the contestants are poised for the Grand Finale and are ready to showcase more of their region’s heritage and culture to promote domestic tourism.

The Deputy Director of Domestic Marketing at the Ghana Tourism Authority, Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, reiterated the GTA’s commitment to promoting domestic tourism. He emphasized the Domestic Marketing Tourism Campaigns by the Authority: “See Ghana, Eat Ghana, Wear Ghana, and Feel Ghana,” as well as “Experience Ghana, Share Ghana.”

He explained that the CEO and Management of GTA, Mr. Akwasi Agyeman, are poised to leverage the various beauty pageants across the country to educate the public on the importance of domestic tourism in driving the economy in terms of jobs, employment, foreign exchange, national cohesion, and global recognition.

The grand finale of the 2024 Miss Tourism Ghana Pageant will be held at the National Theatre on September 20, 2024. Anticipation is building for the crowning of the next Miss Tourism Ghana.

Below are the names of the contestants and their regions:

• NAME: Agbolosu Mawuse Abla
  STAGE NAME: Ese
  CONTESTANT NO.: 1
  REGION: Eastern Region
• NAME: Emmanuella Owusuaa Wiredu
  STAGE NAME: Elvi
  CONTESTANT NO.: 2
  REGION: Volta Region
• NAME: Adizah Alhassan
  STAGE NAME: Adiz
  CONTESTANT NO.: 3
  REGION: Bono Region
• NAME: Lawrencia Ama Yeboah
  STAGE NAME: Nana
  CONTESTANT NO.: 4
  REGION: Savannah Region
• NAME: Deborah Dzifa Amezah
  STAGE NAME: Dzifa
  CONTESTANT NO.: 5
  REGION: Greater Accra Region
• NAME: Akoto Erica
  STAGE NAME: Rica
  CONTESTANT NO.: 6
  REGION: Ahafo Region
• NAME: Gloria Kwarteng
  STAGE NAME: Ama
  CONTESTANT NO.: 7
  REGION: Northern Region
• NAME: Eleanor Ama Seimaa Nimako
  STAGE NAME: Nelyal
  CONTESTANT NO.: 8
  REGION: Ashanti Region
• NAME: Portia Mensah
  STAGE NAME: Akua
  CONTESTANT NO.: 9
  REGION: Upper East Region
• NAME: Stephanie Owiredua Kissi
  STAGE NAME: Kiss
  CONTESTANT NO.: 10
  REGION: Western Region