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Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC), Yofi Grant, has disclosed that the tourism sector is the 4th biggest earner of the country\u2019s forex.<\/p>\n
He noted that the tourism sector has grown significantly in the past years due to its attractive nature.<\/p>\n
Yofi Grant cited political stability and the Rule of Law as some reasons for the tremendous growth in the tourism sector.<\/p>\n
To buttress his claim, he indicated that Ghana has become a haven of happiness for both local and international tourists.<\/p>\n
In his view, the tourism sector creates jobs for the youth and boosts the economy.<\/p>\n
\u201cTourism is a low-hanging fruit for the growth of the economy only because it has import ability. We can actually import tourists; it also creates jobs, and it is probably one of the areas where jobs can be created organically without much effort,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The GIPC CEO added that, \u201cThe Bank of Ghana estimates that tourism is the 4th biggest earner of forex in Ghana, trailing behind gold and cocoa, so it is important to our economy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Yofi Grant was speaking on the theme: \u201cRegulatory framework for tourism infrastructure and its growth.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the Ghana Tourism Authority\u2019s 2023 report, a total of 1,157,632 visitors explored these top attractions, representing a significant portion of the 1,407,709 visits to various tourist spots.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the top 10 most visited tourist sites in Ghana are:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park<\/p>\n
\u2022 National Museum<\/p>\n
\u2022 Kakum National Park<\/p>\n
\u2022 Kumasi Zoo<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cape Coast Castle<\/p>\n
\u2022 Aburi Botanical Gardens<\/p>\n
\u2022 Elmina Castle<\/p>\n
\u2022 Bunso Arboretum<\/p>\n
\u2022 Accra Zoo<\/p>\n
\u2022 Manhyia Palace Museum<\/p>\n
SA\/NOQ<\/p>\n
Source:\u00a0<\/strong>www.ghanaweb.com<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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