The tour operator provides the following typical products and services. It also presents the constraints and opportunities in the sector by comparing other countries tourism with nigeria s in an attempt to draw from other countries expe riences in tourism trade. 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. Developments in nigerias tourism industry jumia food. Nigeria has a privatized economy, low cost of labor, and abundant natural resources. Nigerias tourism sector is still operating below capacity even as tourism becomes the fastest growth industry globally.
Nigeria being in the coastal areas is a centre for tourism due to the beaches. It is ranked as the 27thlargest economy in the world in terms of nominal gdp, and the 22ndlargest in terms of purchasing power parity. Aug 18, 2016 table 3, sorts for the way out of tourism troubles in nigeria to which 296 37% suggested summoning of tourism policy conference in the nation, 320 40% were of the views the that tourism. Tourism is one of the growing sectors of the nigerian economy. 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. Destination management organizations dmo are often the only advocates for a holistic tourism industry in a place.
Success factors determining nigeria as a tourist destination. Doc causes, types and consequences of prostitution on women. 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. Cultural tourism in nigeria nigeria historical tourist sites.
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. Introduction tourism is travel for recreational or leisure purposes, while a tourist is a person who travel to and stay in places outside his usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for. Tourism in nigeria centers largely on events, due to the countrys ample amount of ethnic. The industry was accorded priority status in 1990 when the national tourism policy was launched. Thus, for effective development of tourism in nigeria, there is a need to develop standard roads to link t he national parks and provide security, recreational and social facilities and to improve. How we measure reads a read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title. Nigeria has a tropical climate and temperatures remain consistently warm all year round. Beaches, theme parks and camp grounds are often the most common places frequented by recreational tourists. Tourism spatial and attribute data gathered were classified into three categories cultural. The economy of nigeria is a middleincome, mixed economy and emerging market, with expanding manufacturing, financial, service, communications, technology and entertainment sectors.
Tourism is a huge business both in the united states and the world over. Pdf the role of tourism in sustainable economic development. Nigerian institutions of learning and the career prospects of tourism students in nigeria. 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. 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. Very few people in nigeria could afford automobiles when they first came and now a days most people use charter transportation.
The different forms of tourism are vast and the ways in which they can be grouped are many. This paper carries out an empirical investigation of the role of tourism in economic development in nigeria. The word hospitality predates the use of the word tourism, and first appeared in the 14th century. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. On the basis of the movement of people tourism categorized into two types. Tax types in nigeria by firs federal inland revenue service. As civilization took hold, many more cars could be found on nigeria roads. More so, every year substantial percentage of the world population travel on. Table 3, sorts for the way out of tourism troubles in nigeria to which 296 37% suggested summoning of tourism policy conference in the nation, 320 40% were of. Once payment has been captured by the bank collecting system, an eticket is issued is issued the company, this eticket is proof of payment and when presented at the integrated tax office with jurisdiction an ereceipt will be issued. This is why many tourism stakeholders have encouraged the government to upgrade or revamp the many tourist destinations in nigeria which are in dire need of attention.
Nigerian tourism dwells in joy and entertainment for every class. Abstract commercial sex work is a business or practice of engaging in sexual relations in exchange for payment or some other benefits. The word tourist appeared in print much later, in 1772 griffiths and griffiths, 1772. Corresponding author department of economics, banking and finance.
Find list of best tourism in nigeria with their name, address, contact phone number and other information on vconnect. This is when people go to a place that is very different from their regular daytoday life to relax and have fun. The government promotes publicprivate partnerships and has liberal economic policies, which help maintain good relations with foreign firms. Corruption in nigeria 6 prevalence and frequency of bribery at the national level, urbanrural areas and by zone, nigeria, 2016 nigerians consider bribery the third most important problem facing their country the above findings could explain why, after the high cost of living and unemployment, nigerians. Establishment of the nigerian tourism development corporation 1 there is hereby established, a. Of all the destinations in the world and all the people living in it, each person travels in a unique way and for a specific purpose.
To realize the facilities and experience a tourism product offers, service is required by skilled and qualified staff. Cultural heritage tourism 5 introduction to cultural heritage tourism tourism a big and growing business before delving into cultural heritage tourism, one must first understand how tourism in general can act as a driver for community revitalization. A couple taking a weekend breaks in their own country. Tourism, the future of nigeria unwto vanguard news. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. For instance, you can generally group tourism into two types.
The lagoskano standard gauge railway is yet another rail line in nigeria. When people visit a foreign country, it is referred to as international tourism. Market entry tourism and hotel industry in nigeria. Cultural heritage tourism transit for livable communities. It is derived from the latin hospes, which encompasses the words guest, host, and foreigner latdict, 2014. 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. A corruption in nigeria united nations office on drugs and.
William theobald suggests that the word tour comes. Pages in category types of tourism the following 78 pages are in this category, out of 78 total. Tourism can be categorized as international and domestic tourism. Establishment of the nigerian tourism development corporation 1 there is hereby established, a corporation to be known as the nigerian tourism. The investigation reveals that globally, tourism has become a sustainable revenue earner competing favourably with the manufacturing sector, especially in the developed countries. Data were obtained from tourism bureau, attraction sits and from the questionnaires. Domestic tourism this is when people take holidays, short breaks and day trips in their own country. Natural features and culturalhistoric attractions, and as. The economic situation of nigeria nigeria is a monoeconomic nation with its economy heavily dependent on petroleum revenue which accounts for about 80% of government revenue and 90% of foreign exchange earnings. From the loud laughter of trafficchoked lagos to the greenfringed villages that line rivers and streams, nigeria is one of the most exciting places to visit in africa. Historical monuments, tropical forests, ancient sites, arts and events due to diverse ethnic groups in nigeria have contributed the the tourist centres in nigeria. The tourist destinations are equipped with different types of accommodations. Problem and prospect of tourism development in nigeria.
A tourism master plan is required to develop the sector. The result of such a security warning poses a great challenge to tourism development in nigeria. Nigeria has the third largest fdi stock in africa,since the country remains africas largest producer of oil. Tourism is the new oil in nigeria lai mohammed the main portion of nigerian oil is concentrated in the southeastern part of the country. Before the prominence of petroleum industry, nigerian economy was dependent on agriculture. This system breeds mass poverty and deprivation, social unrest and political instability like the types nigeria is facing todayuprising of boko haram, ethnic militia, armed robberies, and kidnappings, among others. 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.
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. It will also compare and contrast different entertainment regions, and finally give a typical example of cases where people travel for entertainment purposes. Developments and challenges in the hospitality and tourism. A person who works in this field is called a prostitute while in hausa she is called karuwa or maizaman. 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. Doc causes, types and consequences of prostitution on.
Feb 06, 2014 nigerias tourism sector is still operating below capacity even as tourism becomes the fastest growth industry globally. Economic diversification for sustainable development in nigeria. 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. Under companies income tax act you have to pay companies income tax if you are a resident or nonresident company incorporated in nigeria. Transforming the nigeria tourism industry through tourism. Perhaps the most common type of tourism is what most people associate with traveling. It also presents the constraints and opportunities in the sector by comparing other countries tourism with nigerias in an attempt to draw from other countries expe riences in tourism trade. Nigeria tourism master plan 1 nigeria tourism master plan executive summary 1. Tourism history, development and main destination countries in the world over the decades, tourism has experienced continued growth and deepening. Once known only for oil and chaos, the country is changing rapidly.
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. An empirical assessment of tourism development and. The countrys large size means that there are several different climatic zones, each with their own unique weather pattern. From the spiritual shines to the ancient cities of the north, from the river deltas to the yoruba kingdoms, the ibos stunning. Strategic development and sustainability of tourism. Department of actuarial science university of lagos, nigeria okwu, andy t. Delta statenigeria tourism board with an aim to explore and examine the planning. A survey of selected small scale enterprises in ikosiketu council development area of lagos state, nigeria obiwuru timothy c. Developments and challenges in the hospitality and tourism sector. However, the weather in nigeria is generally defined by its wet and dry seasons. An act to establish the nigerian tourism development corporation and for matters connected therewith. Companies incorporated in nigeria and organizations limited by guarantee pay companies income tax through any of the designated banks. Pdf the role of transportation in the development of.
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