IPRA | 2025 GWA Gala

The IPRA Golden World Awards for Excellence awards ceremony and Gala dinner will take place at 19.15 on Friday 3 October 2025 in Accra, Ghana. The Gala will be at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel. The Gala is open to all GWA winners past and present, IPRA members and friends. The event will also celebrate IPRA’s 70th anniversary and the inauguration of our President 2026. So, it will be quite a party!

Tickets for the uplifting event will be available online priced at £250 each or a table of 10 at £2250. Book now right here.

Once booked you can download a ticket if you wish although these are not needed on the night as we will make a table plan.

Official Hotel of the IPRA Golden World Awards for Excellence 2025

The sumptuous Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Independence Avenue Ridge, PMB CT343, Accra, Ghana is the Official Hotel of the IPRA Golden World Awards for Excellence 2025. This 5 Star hotel is set in an urban oasis within the central district and is 7km from the airport. The hotel has a huge swimming pool, a Thai massage, spa, guest rooms and suites, and fabulous views. Have a look at the hotel here.

Please download and complete the booking form to get the IPRA rate here

And the hotel is famous for showcasing Ghanaian chocolate with its Chocolate Hour.

Official airline of the Gala

Emirates Airline has been appointed the Official Airline of the IPRA Golden World Awards Gala 2025. They are offering in Business and Economy Class a 7% discount on Flex and Flex Plus, and a 5% discount on Saver. Please follow the instructions on the form here.

Flights and transport

Kotoka International Airport airport has good international connections including Emirates, British Airways, Brussels, Air France, KLM, Delta, United, Qatar, and Turkish. There are taxis available, or the hotel can arrange a pick-up.

Visas

Except for some African countries a visa is required. IPRA has arranged a visa on arrival service. This uses a third party and is more expensive than arranging your own visa via your local Ghanian Embassy. But it is more convenient. IPRA collects your travel information and gives you an “OK to board” confirmation. A dedicated welcome team will be on hand at the airport to receive and assist you through arrival formalities.

Either arrange your own visa or for the more expensive visa on arrival service contact the Secretariat for full details.

Tourism

Ghana is famous for its hospitality and tourism. Have a look here:

Optional PR conference

The Institute of PR Ghana (IPR) is organising a PR conference on the day of the Gala, 08.00 - 16.00 3 October 2025. Under the auspices of John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, the event is called “Global Realities and Innovative Communications”. Click here for the flyer. Entry is free to Gala attendees but you need to get a ticket so the organisers will keep you a seat. Contact [email protected]

Contacts shortlist

All you need to come to the Gala, get your visa and do some tourism in one place.

Person	Organisation	Link or email	Phone
Gala tickets
Janice	IPRA	Gala tickets	+44 1634 818308

Hotel for Gala	Movenpick	Download and complete booking form	+233 302 611000

Airline tickets	Emirates	Follow the instructions on the form here.

Airport Meet & Greet
Eric Ayivi	Softlanding	[email protected]	+233 240 955259

Visa On Arrival
Kwame Baah-Boakye	Softlanding	[email protected]	+233 263 273820
Eric Ayivi	Softlanding	[email protected]	+233 240 955259

Conference tickets
Esenam Agyekumhene	IPR Ghana	[email protected]	+233 242 849562
Priscilla	IPR Ghana		+233 204 994245

Tourism
Bridget Attipoe	Softlanding	[email protected]

Other local queries
Daley Nyako	Stratcomm	[email protected]	+233 559 327333

Currency

The local currency is the Ghanian Cedi which comes in denominations of GHC 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. The rate is around 16 GHC to 1€ or 1$.

Weather

The climate in Accra at this time of year is perfect with daytime temperatures around 28°C and water temperature about the same.

Health and Vaccinations

Although more a rural risk, a Yellow Fever certificate is required. Once vaccinated for Yellow Fever the certificate becomes valid on the 10th day and lasts for life. So if you have an old certificate this is fine. Anti-malarial tablets are recommended. More health information is here.