Airlines, Travel Consultants Pledge Support for Aviation Sector Growth | By Patrick Acheampong
Airlines, regulators, airport operators and travel consultants have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing Ghana’s aviation and tourism sectors at the 5th AviationGhana Breakfast Meeting held in Accra.
The high-level forum, themed “Advancing Ghana’s Aviation Sector: Policy, Connectivity, and Sustainable Growth,” took place on February 10, 2026, at the Marriott Hotel and brought together key industry stakeholders to deliberate on policy direction, infrastructure development and improved air connectivity.
Delivering the welcome address, Dr. Dominick Andoh, Managing Partner and Founder of the AviationGhana Breakfast Meeting, underscored the importance of sustained dialogue among aviation players to drive sector growth.
The event featured a keynote address delivered Kamil Al-Awadhi, IATA Vice President for Africa and the Middle East. Mr. Al-Awadhi praised Ghana’s aviation sector regulatory regime and affirmed his strong belief in the Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur’s leadership of the sector.
He further called on Ghana to align aviation policies with the regional block ECOWAS directives to ensure a competitive aviation sector in West Africa. He said, this will ensure that Ghana strengthens its aviation as a catalyst for economic expansion.
A central highlight was a policy and connectivity panel session, with participation from Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyiye Opare, Managing Director of Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL); Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur, Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA); Frank Annin-Bonsu, President of the Ghana Association of Travel and Tour Agents; and Prof. Kobby Mensah, CEO of the Ghana Tourism Development Company.
Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyiye Opare, outlined planned aviation infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing Ghana’s capacity and competitiveness in the West African sub-region.
She indicated that the Terminal 2 is to connected to Terminal 3 by a concourse that will ensure faster connectivity, and seamless travel and transit through Accra’s Kotoka International Airport. She outlined investment opportunities under this project that investors and airlines can take advantage of.
“There will be about 4 or 5 lounges within this concourse, shops and others. I encourage airlines present who would like to own their own lunges to get in touch and submit their proposals,” Mrs. Opare said.
The 5th AviationGhana Breakfast Meeting, organised by AviationGhana.com, is an annual event which brings together policymakers and operators from the aviation and travel sectors to discuss important industry issues and seek solutions to various challenges. AviationGhana, located in Accra, Ghana, has been a trusted source of aviation and general travel news for nearly a decade. It serves not only Ghana but also the broader West Africa sub-region. AviationGhana publishes two related publications: The AviationGhana eNewspaper, which is released five times a week and is accessible on all major flights through PressReader, and AviationGhana Magazine, a quarterly publication also available on PressReader.
AviationGhana has a proven track record in driving regional tourism and aviation initiatives. It leverages public relations, marketing strategies, and consumer engagement expertise to enhance its clients’ brand presence, manage crisis communication situations, and build robust media partnerships. The company is also skilled in developing innovative marketing strategies, fostering partnerships, and achieving measurable results. AviationGhana’s portfolio of current and former clients, include: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, TAAG Angola, APG-Ghana, TAP Portugal, Africa World Airlines, PassionAir, Kenya Airways, ITA Airways, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), and VFS Global (West Africa & Angola markets).
Airlines, Travel Consultants Pledge Support for Aviation Sector Growth | AviationGhana
