Chairman for the Appointment Committee of Parliament, Hon. Joseph Osei Owusu aka Joe Wise has urged the tourism minister-designate to invest in funeral tourism.
According to funeral tourism contributes to the local economy by generating revenue for businesses involved in hospitality, transportation, catering, and event planning, artisans and craftsmen benefit from the sale of funeral-related items.
He made this statement during the vetting of the president’s minister-designate for Tourism, Creative Arts, and Culture, Hon. Andrew Egyapa Mercer at Committee Rooms 1&2 Parliament House in Accra.
He, however, added that by promoting funeral tourism, Ghana can attract more tourists, boost tourism revenue, and establish itself as a culturally diverse and vibrant travel destination.
He concluded that Ghanaian funerals are not only solemn occasions for bidding farewell to loved ones but also colorful celebrations that reflect the culture, beliefs, and heritage of the people.
