The 2026 Savannah Regional Tourism Awards have recognised individuals, businesses, institutions and organisations contributing to the growth, promotion and development of tourism in the Savannah Region.
The prestigious awards ceremony was held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Wuripe and Sons Royal Lodge in Bole, under the theme “Celebrating Excellence Beyond Borders – The Blackstar Experience.”
The event brought together key stakeholders from the tourism industry, traditional authorities, local government, the media and other sectors, in celebration of excellence and innovation within the region's tourism landscape.
Among the dignitaries in attendance were Representative of the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr. Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi; the Savannah Regional Minister, Hon. Salisu Be-Awuribe (Esq) , who served as Guest of Honour; Hon. Abdulai Mahamud, DCE for Bole District; Hon. Kassim Rabiu, MCE for East Gonja; and Hon. Yakubu Yussif Castro, MCE for West Gonja Municipal.
Other dignitaries included Mr. Alhassan Baba Darison, President of the Gonjaland Youth Association (GLYA), and Kanyepewura Solomon Salifu Tampuri (Esq), and Bugewura M.M., who represented the Bolewura in the Bole Traditional Area.
A host of other stakeholders in the tourism sector also attended the ceremony.
The programme was chaired by Prof. Raymond Adongo, Head of the Department of Ecotourism and Hospitality Management at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale.
The awards covered a broad range of categories, including accommodation, catering, travel trade, media, tourism promotion and honorary recognitions.
Below are the award winners:
ACCOMMODATION CATEGORY
2-Star Hotel of the Year
- Wuripe N Sons Royal Lodge – Bole
1-Star Hotel of the Year
- Mole Motel – Mole
Guest House of the Year
- Savannah Royal Lodge – Salaga
Budget Hotel of the Year
- Catholic Guest House – Damongo
Hostel of the Year
- Belgha Hostel
2-Star Ecolodge of the Year
- Zaina Lodge
Host of the Year
- Wuripe N Sons Royal Lodge – Bole
Consistent Levy Payment of the Year – Accommodation
- Sawla View N Conference Lodge – Sawla
CATERING CATEGORY
Restaurant of the Year – Grade 2
- MKN Kasha Grills – Damongo
Restaurant of the Year – Grade 3
- Munchly Restaurant – Damongo
Consistent Levy Payment of the Year – Catering
- Eco Club House N Restaurant
Traditional Caterer of the Year
- De Sadisco Chop Bar – Bamboi
Drinking Bar of the Year
- Legacy Spot – Tuna
TRAVEL TRADE CATEGORY
Travel and Tours of the Year
- Ndewura Travel and Tours – Larabanga
Visitor Attraction of the Year
- Mole National Park – Mole
Tour Guide of the Year
- Abdulai Ahmed – Larabanga
Site Guide of the Year
- Ibrahim Jamal Citar – Salaga Slave Market and Wells, Salaga
MEDIA CATEGORY
Digital Tourism Icon of the Year
- Gonja Blogger – Techiman
Tourism Marketing and Promotion of the Year
- Queen Borosa (Nkililglwurche Borosah Iddissah Jeduah I) – Bole
HONORARY AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION CATEGORIES
Tourism Personality of the Year
- Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II
Tourism Group/Association of the Year
- Gonjaland Youth Association (GLYA)
District Assembly of the Year
- East Gonja District Assembly – Salaga
- West Gonja Municipal Assembly – Damongo
Sustainable Tourism Champion
- Chief Sankawura Ali Mahama
- Mr. Martino Ibrahim
- Mr. Francis Aba
Tourism-Oriented Media of the Year
- Kasha FM (99.5 MHz) – Damongo
- Spear FM (91.90 MHz) – Damongo
Tourism-Oriented Promoter of the Year
- Uprise Tours – Accra
Best Nature-Safari Guide of the Year
- Yussif Rakim – Mole National Park
The 2026 Savannah Regional Tourism Awards provided a platform to celebrate the individuals and institutions whose efforts continue to strengthen the region's tourism industry.
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