How American tour operator, Rashad McCorey found a creative solution to tourism during COVID-19

The tourism industry was one of the most affected during the COVID-19 pandemic but for American tour operator, Rashad McCorey it was a blessing in disguise.

Rashad McCrorey is an American entrepreneur and writer. In October 2016, McCrorey started Africa Cross-Culture a back to Africa travel company organizing trips to Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda. McCrorey has been in the West African country of Ghana since February 27, 2020 due to the pandemic.
After unexpectedly choosing to self-quarantine in Ghana rather than returning home to United States, McCrorey’s notoriety began as he publicly shared his story of being an American choosing to self-quarantine in Ghana.

He made the ultimate to decision to stay in Ghana permanently to promote his business more and shares how the idea of having virtual tours for his clients helped him survive during the pandemic.
Speaking in an interview on AmeyawTV, Rashad shared the circumstances leading to his decision to relocate to Ghana.

“Most of the initial fears and worries (about relocating) was because of finances, how I was going to run my business and where I was going to stay. That is when I decided to do virtual tours.  So I lived in Aburi Gardens in for three months, I’ve been going to the Central Region and  Western region and promoting Ghana through to the United States.”

He also highlighted how living in Ghana has impacted his life. He said;

“It’s been a wonderful experience. One thing I appreciate about living in Ghana is that being black in America, we have to deal with things like red lining, mass incarceration, Police brutality and environmental injustices but here in Ghana , I just wake up and I’m just a man!”

Watch the full interview below.

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