Monrovia, Liberia (CNN) -- It's not often that you see the words Liberia and holidays in the same sentence, but with 10 years of peace behind it, the West African country is now hoping to attract investment to create a booming hospitality industry. Like many of his countrymen, Amin Modad left Liberia in the late 1990s to seek refuge in the United States during the country's ruinous civil war. The conflict ended in 2003 and when Modad returned home two years later, he quickly recognized an opportunity where he could use the business skills he'd gained abroad. "It was evident there was a need to develop the hospitality sector," says Modad, chief executive of the Bella Casa hotel and restaurant.
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The West African nation of Liberia is celebrating 10 years of peace
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The country's hospitality entrepreneurs are trying to foster the sector's growth
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Insiders say the industry has potential for growth but still faces many obstacles
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High energy costs and lack of skills are some of the challenges
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