The Shai Hills Resource Reserve at Doryumu in the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region recorded more than a 100 per cent increase in tourist arrivals in 2022, generating revenue of over GH¢1 million.
The reserve welcomed 50,260 visitors during the year, comprising 45,590 Ghanaians and 4,670 foreign tourists, compared to 21,149 visitors in 2021, made up of 18,471 locals and 2,678 foreigners.
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Park Manager, Prince Anane Agyei, said the reserve exceeded its 2022 target of 35,000 visitors by more than 40 per cent, with revenue ranging between GH¢800,000 and over GH¢1 million.
He attributed the impressive growth to management strategies aimed at promoting domestic tourism, following lessons learned from previous challenges in the tourism sector.
