GILBERT ABEIKU AGGREY (ABEIKU SANTANA)
Tourism Strategist | Media Personality | Entrepreneur

Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, widely known as Abeiku Santana, is a celebrated Media icon,Tourism Marketing Strategist and Product Development Specialist , and entrepreneur with over 27 years of experience across Media,Marketing,Travel,Tourism, and Hospitality in West Africa.

A passionate advocate for Ghana’s tourism, he was appointed Ghana’s Tourism Ambassador by the Ministry of Tourism , Culture and Creative Arts in 2016.

In February 2025, the President of Ghana 🇬🇭 H.E. John Mahama appointed him as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in charge of Marketing and Special Duties.

• He has been recognized for his contributions to promoting Ghana’s tourism, including winning awards like “Tourism Oriented Media Personality.”

Before his Political appointment he served as the Managing Director of Kaya Tours Ltd, Bays Lodge & Apartments, and ABS Homes, to drive innovation and excellence in the hospitality sector. He also serves as Deputy Executive Director of the Association of Tourist Attractions and Sites Ghana (ATAS-GH).

Abeiku holds Master’s Degrees in Tourism and Hospitality Management from the University of Cape Coast and Marketing Strategy from the University of Ghana Business School , and is a recognized leader across multiple professional bodies including CIMG, AAG, TOUGHA, and SKAL International.