The vision of the master brand is to build the premier online destination for authentic nigerian content, using technology, creativity, arts and culture to push the new national agenda. Table 5, examined the roles of federal government in restoring tourism sector in nigeria to which 100 12. Establishment of the nigerian tourism development corporation 1 there is hereby established, a. The aim of the research was to assess the importance of tourism in nigeria. Cultural heritage, cultural and creative industries, sustainable cultural tourism. Success factors determining nigeria as a tourist destination. The richness and diversity of the nigeria culture is a manifestation of the sociocultural differences of the over 250 ethnic groups that inhabit the land for ages. Nigerias tourism sector is still operating below capacity even as tourism becomes the fastest growth industry globally. Project topic on problem facing the development of tourism in. Impact of sustainability on tourism development in nigeria. Introduction the tourism sector in the federal republic of nigeria has been identified by the president of the federal republic, chief olusegun obasanjo gcfr, as one the six priority areas for development. The aim of this paper is to have the tourism sector contribute maximally to the national economy as a major export earner like the petroleum and the agricultural sectors of the economy.
The most populated country in africa, nigeria has become an untapped tourist paradise with long stretches of exotic beaches, lush mountains, well preserved tradition and culture and enchanting tourist attractions. As a result, none of the three leading ethnic groups, can separate, as it will inevitably deprive this group or other ethnic groups of access to oil revenues. Nigeria is a country rich in biodiversity and natural landscapes hence making her an ideal destination for ecotourism especially in the national parks. Problem facing the development of tourism in enugu state includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available problem facing the development of tourism in enugu state a case study of ezeagu local government area of enugu state abstract in this write up the investigation was centred on the need for the development of tourism in the local government of enugu state. With the above statistic it is an evident that the last decade witnesses a slow growth in tourism growth. This paper carries out an empirical investigation of the role of tourism in economic development in nigeria. Recently, though, the boom has shown a few signs of bust. More so, every year substantial percentage of the world population travel on. A look at nigerian tourism industry in 2017 the guardian. Pdf economic contribution of tourism in nigeria ibrahim. Pdf nigeria has over 7000 tourist centres and with the concerted efforts of government, tourism is becoming an essential part of the countrys.
Insecurity, poor infrastructure killing tourism in nigeria. Problem and prospect of tourism development in nigeria. There is a death of information with respect to ecotourism in nigerian national parks despite. Socioeconomic impact of tourism development in nigeria case. Establishment of the nigerian tourism development corporation 1 there is hereby established, a corporation to be known as the nigerian tourism. Nigeria cultural tourism and historical sites from the ancient ife head sculpture, the benin head terracotta to the historical igbo ukwu civilisation, the stone age nok culture and the hausafulani cultural heritage, nigeria is a country that is very rich in cultural tourism and there are many historical sites visit. Issues and prospects find, read and cite all the research you need on. Sep 23, 2017 the managing director of desigo tourism development and facility management company, mrs. Unwto applauds the initiative of the government of nigeria to actively develop tourism as a means for improving the socioeconomic conditions of the.
The primary effort of this research therefore is to examine the reasons why tourist choose cross river state over other tourism destinations in nigeria, and to critically analyze the social, economic, environmental and cultural impacts of sustainable tourism in the state on the economy, and the local population. However, fifteen state were used for this study of which one thousand five hundred questionnaires were administered in this destination to capture the determinants factors influencing tourist arrivals in nigeria. William theobald suggests that the word tour comes. An act to establish the nigerian tourism development corporation and for matters connected therewith. Hence, the paper concludes that for sustainable national development to be actualized in nigeria, every sector of its economy must be positioned to play its part including the tourism sector. Still, despite this astonishing cultural richness, nigeria is on the 1st position out of 141 countries when it comes to tourism competitiveness index. The primary effort of this research therefore is to examine the reasons why tourist choose cross river state over other tourism destinations in nigeria, and to critically analyze the social, economic, environmental and cultural impacts of sustainable tourism in.
Strategic development and sustainability of tourism. The impact of road transportation infrastructure on tourism. Tourism history, development and main destination countries in the world over the decades, tourism has experienced continued growth and deepening. Caves are natural resources that are valued to tourists because of its inherent natural features. As local toursor staycations as they also knownoffer a cheaper alternative with the added benefit of discovering some of nigerias tourism gems, upwardly. Developments and challenges in the hospitality and tourism. Nigerian tourism dwells in joy and entertainment for every class. Victor eruotor the economic importance of tourism in. World bank concludes that ssa could be on the cusp of an economic takeoff, much like china was 30 years ago, and india was 20 years ago. It was comforting when, in april 2012, the world travel and tourism council wttc released an analytical report on nigerias tourism that read, travel and tourism generated 838, 500 jobs directly in 2011 1. The word hospitality predates the use of the word tourism, and first appeared in the 14th century.
The objective of this report is to promote tourism develo pment in nigeria, and to identify the tourism potentials of nigeria. The industry was accorded priority status in 1990 when the national tourism policy was launched. Tourism development in nigeria free download as word doc. The word tourist appeared in print much later, in 1772 griffiths and griffiths, 1772. The tourism communication card, a prepaid calling voucher for making low cost international calls that avoid the high cost of traditional telecom carriers. Aug 15, 2017 this sacred forest attracts a large number of tourists as it is definitely worth visiting and is reputed to rank high in the list of tourist attractions in nigeria. Dec 30, 2017 the richness and diversity of nigerias culture has always been cited as strong reason why tourism should be a major foreign exchange earner for the country. Data were obtained from tourism bureau, attraction sits and from the questionnaires. Developments in nigerias tourism industry jumia food. Other attractions are historical monuments, exciting trips to tropical forests, exploring wildlife, visiting ancient sites and nigerias diverse art and culture. Sign up for an imtj country subscription for access, or login if youre already a subscriber. Historical monuments, tropical forests, ancient sites, arts and events due to diverse ethnic groups in nigeria have contributed the the tourist centres in nigeria.
It is derived from the latin hospes, which encompasses the words guest, host, and foreigner latdict, 2014. Nigeria being in the coastal areas is a centre for tourism due to the beaches. Cultural tourism in nigeria nigeria historical tourist sites. Tourism, the future of nigeria unwto vanguard news. How we measure reads a read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title. This study is on the impact of transportation infrastructure on tourism development in nigeria with greater emphasis onyeocha et. Transforming the nigeria tourism industry through tourism. The investigation reveals that globally, tourism has become a sustainable revenue earner competing favourably with the manufacturing sector, especially in the developed countries. This form of tourism attractions are being developed around the world primarily as a tool for the development of local and regional communities for income generation. Other problems include lack of detailed data on tourism issues, increase level of crime and terrorism, problem of inadequate funding, lack of infrastructure, low level of publicity and marketing, and the level of low disposable income. Department of mass communication, babcock university ogun state abstract this study focuses on how to curb corruption to aid true image and tourism development in nigeria through public relations strategies. The managing director of desigo tourism development and facility management company, mrs. Other constraints have also limited the growth of tourism in nigeria. Nigeria tourism master plan 1 nigeria tourism master plan executive summary 1.
Problem facing the development of tourism in enugu state includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available problem facing the development of tourism in enugu state a case study of ezeagu local government area of enugu state abstract in this write up the investigation was centred on the need for the development of tourism. Nigeria foreign iii estimate based on apollo hospitals india fy15 audited financial results and spire hospitals fy 2014 financial reports. Nigerian tourism gets a boost from millennials and social. From the spiritual shines to the ancient cities of the north, from the river deltas to the yoruba kingdoms, the ibos stunning. The tour nigeria publication to depict nigeria s unity in diversity, including different festivals and cuisines. Abigail olagbaye, speaks with olaleye aluko on how nigeria can develop the tourism industry and her initiat. This is to be achieved through the appraisal of the tourism resources of the nation. Aug 18, 2016 table 5, examined the roles of federal government in restoring tourism sector in nigeria to which 100 12. This conservation and relaxation centre offers a breath of fresh air and an escape from the forever buzzing city of lagos. Project topic on problem facing the development of. Nigeria has a vast and rich cultural heritage that can be used to attract tourists. The tourism industry is regulated by the federal ministry of information and national orientation nigeria in an attempt to raise the profile of the countrys tourism sector, a beauty pageant, the miss tourism nigeria pageant, was created in 2004. Tourism is the new oil in nigeria lai mohammed the main portion of nigerian oil is concentrated in the southeastern part of the country. The tour nigeria brand is an ambitious, timely and visionary brand for promoting domestic tourism in nigeria.
Tourism in nigeria nigeria is a coastal country and the main attraction for tourists is the pristine beaches and marine activities. Nigeria made some farreaching commitments in the tourism and travelrelated ser vices subsector in the general agreement on trade in services gats. It is stale news that nigerias tourism industry is grossly. The united nations world tourism organisation unwto on sunday declared that tourism is the future of nigeria as it reiterated its readiness to support the. More to the point, the lack of adequate empirical data has hindered policy makers and other stakeholders on the viability of most of the existing tourism destinations in nigeria. Within this section, you will find information on medical tourism numbers, our estimate of inbound and outbound medical tourists where they can be reliably ascertained and news that provides estimates of medical tourism activity in nigeria. Tourism is one of the growing sectors of the nigerian economy. Peace and tourism in nigeria center for responsible travel. The main aim of this report is to assess the importance of tourism in nigeria and suggest more ideals in the development of the tourism sector in nigeria so as to make a significant contribution to the economy.
The 21yearold conservation centre cum nature hub, which covers an area of 78 hectares, is run and managed by the nigerian conservation foundation ncf. The main aim of writing this thesis is to assess the socioeconomic impact of tourism development in nigeria as regard to the coastal area of lagos state with a view of integrating more development in the area. The lekki conservation centre, lagos is one of the best nature reserves in nigeria. Jun 03, 2018 the united nations world tourism organisation unwto on sunday declared that tourism is the future of nigeria as it reiterated its readiness to support the country in developing the sector. Tourism in nigeria centers largely on events, due to the countrys ample amount of ethnic groups, but also includes rain forests, savannah, waterfalls, and other natural attractions.
Cave tourism and its implications to tourism development in. Pdf medical tourism, public health and economic development. The richness and diversity of nigerias culture has always been cited as strong reason why tourism should be a major foreign exchange earner for the country. Pdf for many emerging economies tourism is the export earner, including several least developed countries ldcs such as burkina faso, gambia, and. This study is on the impact of transportation infrastructure on tourism development in nigeria. Situated on the outskirts of oshogbo, the capital of osun state along the banks of the osun river. Pdf on oct 6, 2017, u epundu and others published medical tourism, public health and economic development in nigeria. The result of such a security warning poses a great challenge to tourism development in nigeria.
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