Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has called off the annual Kwahu Paragliding Festival, 2020 scheduled to hold in the country due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
A statement from the authority, said the cancellation followed the directives of the President of the Republic of Ghana banning all public gatherings.
It said; “The Ghana Tourism Authority wishes to inform the General Public that the Annual Kwahu Paragliding Festival, 2020 has been called off with immediate effect.
“All those who have registered and paid to participate in the Paragliding festival, should contact the following for further directives: 0244161585 and email on info@visitghana.com.
“In addition, all Regional Tourism and the National Tourism Awards slated between March and April have been postponed until further notice. The Authority will announce new dates and schedules for these events when the situation normalizes.”
“We apologize for the inconveniences caused and kindly entreat all and sundry to adhere to the precautionary measures which has been put in place by the Government of Ghana through the Ghana Health Service to prevent the spread of COVID -19.”