‎Animal Welfare League Honours 6 Accra Hotels with Inaugural ‘Hospitality and Heart’ Awards



              Story By Azaglo Michael 


ACCRA - The Animal Welfare League [AWL], an advocacy organization dedicated to improving animal welfare across Africa, has honoured six hotels in Accra with its maiden ,Hospitality and Heart Awards’, for demonstrating leadership in ethical animal welfare practices.

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‎The awards, held under the theme *“Promoting Good Animal Welfare Practice in Africa,”* seek to recognize hotels that prioritize the welfare of chickens, eggs, and fish before consumption.

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‎Speaking at the event, Dr. Emmanuel Yameche, Senior Communications Officer of AWL, said the initiative was designed to celebrate corporate institutions that integrate animal welfare into their operations. 

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Dr. Emmanuel Yameche, Senior Communications Officer of AWL,


‎“This program is to honor leadership that has shown keen interest in how chickens and eggs are treated before consumption. Out of 31 hotels assessed in Accra, only 6 qualified,” Dr. Yameche stated.

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‎He noted that while this is the first edition of the awards, the bench-marking exercise began last year. He called on more hotels to prioritize animal welfare as a matter of public safety and sustainability. 

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‎AWL also expressed interest in partnering with the Ghana Standards Authority [GSA] and the Ghana Tourism Authority [GTA] to expand the program nationwide.

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‎Adding his voice, Mr. Bless Koffie, Sales and Marketing Manager Representative for African Regent Hotel, said animal welfare remains a top priority for the hotel. 

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Mr. Bless Koffie, Sales and Marketing Manager Representative for African Regent Hotel


‎“The Animal Welfare League’s goal aligns with our commitment to sustainability and preserving animals for the next generation. As a hotel, we conduct checks at various supply sources to ensure the safety and ethical treatment of animals before patronage,” Mr. Koffie said.

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‎He further urged the public and industry players to engage AWL for education and support on transitioning to cage-free systems for poultry.

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‎The ‘Hospitality and Heart Awards’ marks the beginning of AWL’s broader campaign to work with Ghana’s hospitality sector to drive ethical sourcing and responsible consumption across Africa.

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