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Accra, Ghana’s capital and largest city, is located on the Gulf of Guinea, on the south west of the country. The capital is a vital commercial, manufacturing and communication centre.
It has an international airport and is the heart of the country's railroad system, including a connection to nearby Tema, which since 1962 has served as the city's deepwater port, refining and bunkering centre.
Spreading along the Atlantic coast, Accra is well endowed with luxury as well as great value hotels, excellent restaurants and night clubs. It boasts a range of absorbing museums and fine public monuments, contrasted with modern business and commercial areas, in addition to busy markets and tree-lined residential suburbs.
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The Makola Circle; a charming and picturesque open market.
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Labadi Beach; part of Accra's idyllic coastline. |
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Among the highlights of Accra are the National Museum, with its splendid display of exhibits that reflect the heritage of Ghana from prehistoric times to modern times; the National Theatre with its distinctive modern architecture, the National Cultural Centre, Independence Square, the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, and the fishing port at James Town.
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Oil & Shipping Africa 2010 will take place at the Labadi Beach Hotel.
Visit the Venue page for more information.
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Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana
Tel : +233 21 772 501 - Click here for their website |
Delegate Rates:
US$225 Single
US$250 Double
(including breakfast
and unlimited wi-fi) |
Below are other hotels located within a short distance of the venue. We have no personal knowledge of these, so please make your own enquiries directly.
Accra is a major transport hub, home to the Kotoka International Airport and lies on railway lines to Tema, Takoradi and Kumasi. The main harbour city, Tema, is connected through one of Ghana's highways.
Public transit in the city is provided by a mix of privately-owned minibuses (known as Tro-Tros), taxis and state-owned buses. Tro-Tros are usually converted minibuses that run a regular, well-known route. They are cheap and frequent but often in poor repair and over-crowded. In 2002, the city introduced metro bus services which, although met with scepticism, have increased in their popularity
Please click here for more information on Ghana visa requirements.
All applications should list the hotel that the applicant is staying at AND the High Commission / Embassy for the applicant’s country in Accra.
For example, UK Citizens use:
British High Commission
PO Box 296
Accra
Ghana
Tel: +233 21 221665
And
Labadi Beach Hotel
PO Box 1
Trade Fair
La, Accra
Ghana
Tel: +233 21 772501
USA citizens use the hotel plus:
Embassy of the United States
No 24, Fourth Circular Road
Cantonments, Accra
PO Box 194
Ghana
Tel: +233 21 741000
Please note it is VERY important to include the telephone numbers for both references used and not just the addresses.
Useful Links:
Ghana Government Official Portal
Ghana High Commission UK |
