A newly built hotel, Ritzy Hotel, has been commissioned at Sefwi-Asawinso in the Wiawso Municipality of the Western North Region. The luxurious facility has 56 rooms, a bar and restaurant, laundry, and conference room, among others. The hotel aims to provide top-notch hospitality experiences in the Western North Region and beyond. This development is expected to reduce unemployment in the area and support local economic growth.

The Chief Executive Officer of Ritzy Hotel, Mr. Pious Ohene Abakah, stated that the hotel represents a dream, hard work, and perseverance. He emphasized that the vision is to offer the best hospitality experience in the region, thereby creating jobs and stimulating local economic growth. The hotel's management team is committed to delivering exceptional services to guests.

The General Manager of Ritzy Hotel, Mr. Cyril Rollins Abakah, explained that the hotel fulfills a long-held vision to provide high-standard hospitality in the region. Asawinso is a gateway to Sefwi and the Western North Region, a major cocoa-producing area in Ghana. The hotel will cater to the needs of farmers, traders, public servants, and visitors who frequently pass through the community.

The Western North Regional Minister, Mr. Wilbert Petty Brentum, commended the management of Ritzy Hotel for the investment. He stated that the hotel has come at the right time and is one of the best developments in the region's hospitality sector. The Minister expressed his happiness that the hotel was launched during his tenure and looked forward to similar initiatives.

The Western North Regional Director of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Mr. Michael Kpingbi, welcomed the hotel's development, noting that it addresses a long-standing question about the availability of luxurious hotels in the region. He praised the hotel's facilities, which can attract high-earning guests and individuals seeking class and luxury. The hotel is strategically located within the Sefwi-Wiawso Municipality.

Mr. Michael Kpingbi encouraged the management to focus on providing exceptional service, cleanliness, and staff responsiveness to complement the hotel's facilities. He emphasized that the Ghana Tourism Authority will continue to offer extension services to support tourism plant operators and investors in the region. The hotel has the potential to be rated as a three-star hotel and become a game-changer in the region.

Nana Ama Kyini II, Queen mother of Asawinso, commended the CEO for the honor done to the traditional authorities. She called on other investors to consider investing in the community, highlighting its potential for growth and development. The hotel's launch marks a significant milestone in the region's hospitality sector, and stakeholders look forward to its continued success.

Key points

  • The Ritzy Hotel in Sefwi-Asawinso has 56 rooms and offers various amenities, including a bar, restaurant, laundry, and conference room.
  • The hotel aims to provide top-notch hospitality experiences in the Western North Region and beyond, reducing unemployment in the area.
  • The hotel has the potential to be rated as a three-star hotel and become a game-changer in the region's hospitality sector.

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