Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has called for massive private sector investment in the tourism industry to ensure maximum economic impact on Ghana�s development.
Mrs Ofosu-Adjare made the call on Thursday at the Kintampo Waterfalls in the Brong-Ahafo Region to mark the end of a two-day familiarisation tour.
She said tourist attractions like the waterfalls could be developed into a modern �must go natural site scenery�.
The 230-foot waterfall is situated at a serene forest environment.
Nana Effah Guakro, Chief of Kyeremankoma in the Kintampo Municipality, said transformation of the facility to meet international tourist sites standards is long overdue.
Mrs Ofosu-Adjare also visited the Tanoboase Sacred Grove in the Techiman North District, where she said the Ministry would provide support to protect and maintain the place as natural eco-tourism site.
Nana Adomako Acheampong, �the right wing chief� of Tanoboase explained that the Grove, situated in �a 300-acre virgin forest� was discovered by their ancestors in the 16th century.
He said no part of it had ever been tilled because that is a taboo in the community.
He said a major challenge in the maintenance of the forest is the activities of poachers who are disturbing the wildlife habitat.
Source: GNA
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