Following the official state visit of President John Dramani Mahama to China last year, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, a high-level government delegation led by the Presidential Advisor to the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, Mr Augustus Tanoh, has concluded strategic engagements in Beijing, China.
Through the initiative of the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, yesterday, Monday, January 19, 2026, at Beijing Language and Culture University, an MoU was signed to deepen cooperation in tourism, arts, culture, festivals, film, music, and culinary heritage.
The partnership also secures an international exhibition for Ghana in Beijing in March 2026 and paves the way for the establishment of a Ghana–China Research Institute for Tourism, Arts and Culture.
This research institute is expected to serve as a hub for innovation, providing the data and strategic insights necessary to sustain a 24-hour tourism cycle in Ghana.
The exhibition will offer local artists, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs direct access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets.
Officials of Ghana believe by integrating our creative arts into the 24-hour economy framework, we are ensuring that Ghana remains open for business and cultural tourism, day and night.
The 24-hour economy agenda seeks to maximise productivity and job creation by encouraging businesses to operate beyond traditional hours.
By linking this agenda with China’s massive tourism and technological expertise, Ghana aims to revitalise its hospitality sector and position itself as a leading cultural destination in West Africa.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
