Frank Annin-Bonsu is the President of the Ghana Association of Travel and Tour Agents
The President of the Ghana Association of Travel and Tour Agents, Frank Annin-Bonsu, has expressed concern that Ghana’s aviation policy does not adequately support the businesses of travel and tour agents in the country.
Speaking at the 5th AviationGhana Breakfast Meeting held in Accra on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Annin-Bonsu argued that the cost of domestic travel in Ghana is disproportionately high compared to international destinations such as Dubai.
According to him, the high cost of hotels, expensive airport transfers, and limited infrastructure make Ghana an expensive destination for both domestic and international tourists.
He recounted paying $100 for an airport transfer from Kotoka International Airport to Achimota, a service that would have cost far less in Dubai.
“Compared to what Sylvia was saying about Dubai and why most Ghanaians travel there more often than they do for domestic trips, domestic travel is a bit more expensive. Even the hotels here are very, very expensive. It would take you just $30 or $40 for an airport transfer in Dubai to your hotel, mostly around the main city center,” he said.
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Annin-Bonsu called on the government to consider price regulation to make domestic travel more affordable.
“There is a lack of infrastructure, and we don’t have enough competition. People have their facilities just overcharged. So, I think the government should look at price control, and if we can do something about it, it will help our domestic tourism a lot,” he added.
Ghana’s aviation policy, managed by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) under the Civil Aviation Act, 2024 (Act 1120), focuses on stringent safety oversight, international standards compliance (ICAO), and developing the nation as a regional aviation hub.
The policy emphasises robust security, airport infrastructure, and the economic regulation of carriers.
While this vision has led to some progress, particularly with the modernisation of Kotoka International Airport, the policy has not sufficiently addressed the affordability and accessibility of domestic travel.
Airlines operating within Ghana continue to face high operational costs, including expensive fuel, taxes, and airport charges, which are passed on to passengers and make domestic flights costly compared to international routes.
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