Minister astounded by sight

Posted:The Chronicle | Monday, December 21, 2009
By Charles Takyi - Boadu

A representative of the Minister of Tourism, Juliana Azumah Mensah, who was asked to stand in her stead at the re-opening of the Golden Oyster bar and restaurant was surprised at what he saw on reaching the facility.
The Minister’s representative who happened to be her Deputy Director at the Ministry, Kwabena Asante-Donkor was overwhelmed by the designs and decorations on display.

This was when he was taken round the facility to see the only six executive lodging facilities at the Golden Oyster, which is located near the A & C shopping mall at East-Legon, in Accra. He could not hide his feelings but to express his desire to spend quality time at the facility, saying “this is exquisite!”’

In a speech read on the Minister’s behalf, she could not but say “I have observed the make-up of this facility and I do encourage you to continue to showcase our culture with the traditional African touch.”

Mr. Asante-Donkor, on behalf of the sector Minister congratulated the owner and management of the lodge, as well as prospective investors in the industry for complementing government efforts in developing and promoting tourism. “Certainly, we should continue to forge a collaborative relationship in this endeavour.

Considering the fact that accommodation is a major component in any tourism industry”, the Deputy Director welcomed the Golden Oyster into a renewed operation and encouraged them to be competitive, aside creating a hospitable environment to move the industry forward.

In spite of all the kind words, he charged the management with responsibility of ensuring quality service delivery, safety and security, clean environment, sanitation, and above all appreciable remuneration of staff and their welfare. “You need to resume with a strong attachment to these qualities and strive to achieve total customer satisfaction”, he said.

On her part, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Oyster bar and restaurant, Sharon G. Perlinger thanked the Minister’s representative for his kind comments about the place. According to her, it attests to the level of importance they attached to their clients and the industry, and urged members of the public to visit the place to have a feel of what the Deputy Director talked about.

Golden Oyster has a rooftop poolside bar with an open course for parties and functions. It also has six executive rooms, a conference room and a swimming pool to match.