The La-Palm Royal Beach Hotel has introduced a heritage lunch to showcase Ghanaian cuisine, support local producers and boost food tourism.
The initiative, hosted at the hotel’s Ghanaian Village restaurant, offers patrons a rich cultural dining experience that connects food, people and livelihoods.
Mr Seth Kugblenu, Business Development Manager of La-Palm Royal Beach Hotel, said the heritage lunch, priced at GHS150 per person, with a buffet option at GH¢450, was designed to make authentic Ghanaian dishes more accessible to encourage domestic tourism.
He explained that presenting traditional meals in a modern setting helped highlight their cultural and economic value.
“Beyond the dining table, the heritage lunch initiative creates opportunities for local chefs, farmers, fisherfolk, and artisans, strengthening community participation and supply chains,” he said.
Mr Kugblenu said that the programme, built on the hotel’s recent dining innovations, would give guests a relaxed space to enjoy good food, entertainment and Ghanaian culture.
He urged individuals and corporate groups to support the initiative by patronising local dishes as a way of promoting tourism and contributing to national development.
Madam Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, said while tourism and hospitality remained vital to the economy, their long-term impact depended on initiatives that linked cultural pride with economic opportunity.
She described the heritage lunch as a practical way of celebrating national identity while creating jobs and supporting livelihoods.
“Today’s event embodies the theme of celebrating Ghana’s culinary heritage. Our cuisine tells the story of who we are, our history, our traditions, and the communities that have preserved these rich practices over generations,” she said.
Madam Sowah pointed to kenkey as more than a staple food, describing it as a symbol of culture and a key part of the local economy.
“Known locally as kɔmi, this food is part of our economic, social, and cultural fabric of Ghanaian society – from family homes to bustling markets and food joints across the country. So, it is more than just a meal,” she said.
In a speech read on his behalf, Mr Kwesi Afreh Biney, Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), commended the initiative and encouraged its sustainability.
He noted that with SSNIT holding about 60 per cent stake in La-Palm Royal Beach Hotel and other hospitality facilities, the hotel’s improved performance was noteworthy.
Mr Biney said the hotel had recorded a profit exceeding one million cedis for the first time in 11 of the past 14 years and urged management to maintain the momentum.
