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Harlem Cultural Tourism Summit to bring a royal guest and introduce new tech

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August 14, 2025

The Harlem Tourism Board is hosting a delegation from Ghana at the Cultural Tourism Summit on Aug.14, and they plan to partner with the group in order to facilitate a link to the African nation.

- By ESMERALDA MORAN Special to the AmNews

Harlem Cultural Tourism Summit to bring a royal guest and introduce new tech

One of its special guests is His Royal Majesty Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II, Vice President of Ghana's National House of Chiefs, who will be on hand to promote the 2025 Cultural Oneness Festival in Ghana's northern region.

According to the Harlem Tourism Board website, HRM Jinapor II will also receive a key to Harlem; visit the Harlem African Burial Ground; and announce the cultural travel partnership with Harlem and northern Ghana.

That is just one feature of the Summit at the Renaissance Hotel taking place during Harlem Week.

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