The honour was conferred by Mrs. Alisa Osei-Asamoah, immediate past president of TOUGHA, at a Thanksgiving Dinner marking the end of her four-year tenure.

Mr. Kusi received a citation recognising his role in enhancing TOUGHA's visibility and fostering strategic partnerships.

"Through your expertise and extensive media connections, you have significantly amplified TOUGHA's visibility and highlighted our efforts across the industry. Your strategic media guidance has been instrumental in shaping positive narratives about our work," the citation read.
It added that his role at GTA had been crucial in strengthening TOUGHA's collaboration with key institutions.

"Your counsel, professionalism, and unwavering commitment have been a pillar not only to me personally, but to the entire union," it stated.

Mr. Kusi's career blends academic excellence, industry experience, and national service.
He attended Prempeh College, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Ghana, Legon, and a Master of Arts in Public Relations from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2020.
He later obtained a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from Methodist University College Ghana in 2022 and a Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

His service to Ghana's tourism sector spans over a decade.

From 2010 to 2014, he was Board Secretary to the GTA Board. He later served as Special Assistant to the late Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Charles Osei Bonsu, from 2014 to 2017.

In 2018, he was appointed Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs, a role he held until early 2024, when he was promoted to Deputy Director, Domestic Marketing.

Mr. Kusi, known for his Pan-African and nationalistic values, has contributed to key national tourism committees and programmes, promoting Ghana's tourism landscape.