GTA to embark on a massive enforcement exercise

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has announced a scheduled mass enforcement exercise of the coronavirus safety protocols in Ghana’s hospitality industry.

The exercise is aimed at curbing the spread coronavirus and ensuring the safety of the places and clients.

According to a press release by the Authority stated that pubs must obey the rules by still remaining closed as announced in the President’s address.

“For ease of reference per our standards captured in Tourism regulations, 2016 Legislative Instrument 2238, a pub or lounge is a place licensed for the sale and consumption of a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in an enclosed area with air conditioning and a well fitted and furnished setting,” it said.

The statement further stated that beaches, night clubs and cinemas must also remain closed.

It asked restaurants to provide takeaway services and avoid seated services, adding that, in cases of providing seated services, they should limit the number to 50 per cent of current capacity.