Serve tourists Ghanaian chicken, not imported ones - Coconut Grove Hotel CEO to hospitality industry - MyJoyOnline

The CEO of Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, Mr Ralph Ayitey, has called on the hospitality industry to join him in promoting Ghanaian products, particularly locally produced poultry.Speaking at the launch of the Ghana Poultry Festival 2025 in Accra on Tuesday, April 15, at the Tourist Information Centre, Mr Ayitey highlighted the vast potential of the Ghanaian poultry industry in contributing to the country's economy.He emphasised the importance of serving guests what Ghana produces locally, rather than relying on the same imported chicken from their countries."Tourists travel to Ghana to experience Ghana and our food," Ayitey said. "What do these people produce for me to try? Let us be deliberate about it." He noted that his hotel, which has been in operation for over 25 years, has made a conscious decision to serve locally sourced products, including poultry, fruit juices, fresh fish, and furniture."We believe that serving our clients with what we produce locally has greatly contributed...