Ghana Captain Asamoah Gyan Wins Tourism Ambassador Award

The Captain of the national team, the Black Stars, has been adjudged the Tourism Ambassador of the Year at his year's National Tourism Awards held at the State Banquet Hall in Accra.

Asamoah Gyan, who captained the national team to the 2010 World Cup Competition in South Africa, was given the honour for his contribution to the promotion of the country's national heritage, image and talent abroad.

A citation following the award said his leadership role in the team had seen it going places while ensuring that the football credentials of the country is showcased in the international arena.

His brother, Baffuor Gyan, received the award on behalf of the striker, who was influential in Ghana's recent qualification to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

The Labadi Beach Hotel was also adjudged the five-star hotel of the year, which was the biggest award of the night.

Other winners included Mr Kofi Akpabli of The Mirror for Tourism Journalist of the Year and the Graphic Communications Group Limited for tourism Oriented Media, Print Category, among others.

Honorary awards were also given to deserving institutions and individuals for their contribution to the promotion and development of the tourism industry.

The awards event bounced back this year after five years of absence.