Holiday Inn Accra Airport

Holiday Inn Accra Airport

by

Emma McCann

The capital of Ghana and an important African port, Accra is an attractive city that attracts thousands of business and tourist visitors each year. We at Holiday Inn Accra Airport are located just 1 km from Kotoka International Airport, and 7 km from the business districts of the city centre, with extensive conferencing facilities for up to 450 guests.

At Holiday Inn Accra Airport we are close to the country s most important commercial areas. Silver Star Tower, in Airport City, houses the headquarters of Ghana International Airlines.

The city centre is home to numerous commercial and financial institutions, including Ghana Commercial Bank and the headquarters of the Cocoa Marketing board. We at Holiday Inn Accra Airport also entertain ministry and government guests; the area of Accra known as The Ministries is the centre of government administration for Ghana, and VIPs regularly embark and disembark from Kotoka International Airport.

A dynamic and historic city

We at Holiday Inn Accra Airport fulfil an important need. Accra has a diverse modern economy, with finance, agriculture, fishing, food processing, lumber, textiles, chemicals, health, education and tourism all playing important roles. This means our meeting rooms are used for a wide range of activities, from stand-up receptions of 450 delegates, to board meetings of fewer than 20 employees.

Accra s commercial history stretches back to the 1400s. However, it did not become an important port until the 1800s, when it was at the centre of the slave-trade. Stretching several miles along the Atlantic Coast, it served as the capital of both Ghana and the Gold Coast from the 1870s.

As you travel from Holiday Inn Accra Airport, you will see a range of architecture ranging from elegant Georgian colonial buildings to glittering modern tower blocks. A taste of 19th century Ghanian life can be gleaned from a visit to Makola Market and the parks and houses of Victoriaborg, a pleasant Victorian residential suburb.

Getting acquainted with Accra

At Holiday Inn Accra Airport you are within easy reach of Accra s main business attractions, including the Accra International Conference Centre, built in 1991 and able to host up to 6000 delegates. It regularly hosts summits and conferences by U.N. bodies, such as the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Health Organisation. Regional organisations, such as ECOWAS, also have conventions there.

Other places of interest include the Ghana Trade Fair Centre; the National Theatre; the Parliament of Ghana; Accra Sports Stadium; Black Star Square; Independence Arch, and the Cenotaph at Revolution Square.

For culture, try the National Museum and the Accra Art Centre, in the centre of the bustling tourist area of Osu. For peace and tranquillity, head for the fragrant Tropical Gardens or one of Accra s glorious beaches, such as Co-Co or Misty; this is perfect for unwinding, or escaping the stresses of the conference.

Whether you re attending an international event at the AICC, or just flying into the city on local business, we at Holiday Inn Accra Airport have superb facilities for both leisure and commercial visitors; including a gourmet restaurant; health club; pool and luxury guest rooms with full Wi-Fi access.

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