Pdf nigeria has over 7000 tourist centres and with the concerted. The economist intelligence unit estimates the value added of tourism in south africa to be no more than 2% of. However, the weather in nigeria is generally defined by its wet and dry seasons. In 1962, the nigerian tourist association was established, without regulatory authorities. Global tourism industry has a large been improving since the nineteen century, when the earliest travellers were walking or riding domesticated animals. Yola municipality yola is the capital of adamawa state in the northeastern part of the country. The role of museums in sustainable tourism development the.
Project topic on problem facing the development of tourism in. Tourism, the act and process of spending time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, while making use of the commercial provision of services. Cave tourism and its implications to tourism development in nigeria. Strategic development and sustainability of tourism industry in. 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. 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 statea case study of ezeagu local government area of enugu stateabstractin this write up the investigation was centred on the need for the development of. Oct 06, 2016 tours and travel first leave you speechless, and then turn you into a storyteller. The investigation reveals that globally, tourism has become a sustainable revenue earner competing favourably with the manufacturing sector, especially in the developed countries.
The nigerian tourism development commission, ntdc, traces the advent of tourism in nigeria back to 1472 with the first portuguese mercantile missiontrade tourism. With the full knowledge that tourism is a complex sector with tentacles into a myriad of other economic activities, all. In fact, a long journey taken by karl benzs wife in 1886 served to kick off interest in auto travel and helped to publicize his budding car company, which would one day become mercedes benz auer, 2006. Nigeria is the former capital city of nigeria which currently holds the designation of being the commercial capital of the country. Components of travel and tourism the definition of travel. The history of success or otherwise of any tourism destination will be incomplete without the role. In 1976, the supreme military council ruling the country issued decree no. 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.
Domestic tourism involves residents of the same country making visits in their own country at various places. The city became capital of lagos state in 1976 with improved road networks developed to cater for increase in concentration of pedestrian and vehicular movements. Tourism, the future of nigeria unwto vanguard news. 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.
Looking inwards to the history of tourism in nigeria one could site lagos one of the populous cities of africa and is ranked at the seventh number amongst the list of the fastest most growing cities of the world as the genesis of tourism in nigeria. Harnessing tourism for growth and improved livelihoods 5 ssa tourism sectors must maintain competitiveness through. However, the first attempt at structuring tourism in nigeria came about in 1962 when a group of nigerians with interest in and commitment to the promotion of tourism set up a body. It is one of the populous cities of africa and is ranked at the seventh number amongst the list of the fastest most growing cities of the world. Success factors determining nigeria as a tourist destination. A tourism master plan is required to develop the sector. Nigeria tourism master plan 1 nigeria tourism master plan executive summary 1. When you get cold from the cool waters, there are spots that give out naturally warm and soothing. The corporation is responsible for the planning, supervision, development and marketing of tourism in nigeria.
H, omoke victor, asiegbu benjamin department of transport management technology federal university of technology, minnanigeria. Bank holiday act, 1871 the bank of england observed about 33 saints day and religious festivals as holidays, but in 1834 it was drastically reduced. Niger and river benue in nigeria as a viable international tourist center. The paper concludes that for sustainable national development, the nigerian tourism sector must be repositioned to play its own part. 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. Introduction a museum is a cultural institution, particularly in nigeria it has to do with collection, presentation and. 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. Abstract this study examines the impact of infrastructure on tourism development in nigeria with greater emphasis on road transportation and was carried out to determine if nigerian roads were unsuitable for safe transportation and for. Pdf impact of transportation on tourism development. It is an absolute must that tourism investors do not engage in or promote child labour and prostitution. A brief history of travel and tourism textbook travel. Department of mathematics abia state polytechnic abanigeria.
Developing a dmo iteratively relies on identifying and redefining a destination vision through collaboration. Pdf performance assessment of tourism sector as a vital tool of. Caves are natural resources that are valued to tourists because of its inherent natural features. In the united states, americas rich history has created a vibrant and complex patchwork of cultural heritages. Cave tourism and its implications to tourism development in.
The nigerian tourism development corporation ntdc is the apex tourism agency of the federal republic of nigeria charged with the overall responsibility of promoting, marketing and coordinating tourism activities in the country with the following specific bjectives. Other attractions are historical monuments, exciting trips to tropical forests, exploring wildlife, visiting ancient sites and nigerias diverse art and culture. The development history of tourism in the nineteenth century. This refers to the practice where a foreigner leaves his or her own country and travels to another. Given the sheer size of the tourism industry, it can be helpful to break it down into. 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. Victor eruotor the economic importance of tourism in. The result of such a security warning poses a great challenge to tourism development in nigeria. Explain historical factors that encouraged the development of tourism activities. 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 statea case study of ezeagu local government area of enugu stateabstractin this write up the investigation was centred on the need for the development of tourism in the local government of enugu state. Modern tourism is closely linked to development and encompasses a growing number. The continued popularity of rail travel and the emergence of the automobile presented additional milestones in the development of tourism. However, the deeper meaning for tourism can be found below.
More so, every year substantial percentage of the world population travel on. Travel and tourism business confidence index in nigeria. Nigeria has a tropical climate and temperatures remain consistently warm all year round. Identify the major participants and forces shaping the tourism industry. 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. Ikeja is a typical example in the history of growth and development of cities in nigeria. Nigeria tourism in nigeria 70 exciting destinations.
The tourism market is so large that it has split into an astounding number of niche markets, including ecotourism, backpacking, and historical tourism. As such, the contribution of tourism to employment, small business development, income and foreign exchange earnings remains limited. Introduction tourism is travel for recreation, leisure, or business purposes. The act places the tour operator under privatesector principles. More so, the boko haram crisis in nigeria has taken a major di mension in the history of nigeria.
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. Tourism is a central pillar of economic growth and diversification in any country and the major functions of ntdc among other things include. Transportation is one of the basic ele ments of tourism infrastructure. Historical development of travel and tourism part 1 early tourism to industrial evolution principles of tourism 1 did you know. The impact of road transportation infrastructure on. The nigerian tourism development corporation started out as nigerian tourist association in 1962 before it was changed to ntdc in 1992 as a federal government corporation under the ministry of culture, tourism, and national orientation. Introduction a museum is a cultural institution, particularly in nigeria it has to do with collection, presentation and display of natural and cultural objects for the.
The country is no longer safe for visitors and interested tourist. Nigerian tourism development corporation wikipedia. As of the writing of this article, there have even been a handful of trips into orbit around earth branded as space tourism, a new and exciting chapter in the history of travel and tourism. The objective of this report is to promote tourism develo pment in nigeria, and to identify the tourism potentials of nigeria. Or you may come by road from any of the neighbouring countries benin, niger, chad, cameroon. Culture, cultural heritage, tourism development, nigeria. Establishment of the nigerian tourism development corporation 1 there is hereby established, a corporation to be known as the nigerian tourism development corporation in this act referred to as the corporation. It is distinguished from exploration in that tourists follow a. Tourism in nigeria nigeria is a coastal country and the main attraction for tourists is the pristine beaches and marine activities. 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. However, in spite of the enormous tourism potentials in nigeria, the investigation shows that tourisms. Tourism is a beautiful experience and can be simply defined as a trip for pleasure. Nigeria tourism sector is therefore growing and it is capable of generating employment and earning large amount of foreign exchange that rivalled agriculture and petroleum sectors. A tourism product is any product that is marketed by a country or an institution to visitors so as to attract them to visit a country as tourists and experience the said product.
Lokoja is a historical town in nigeria of national significance. Okonkwo1, ezekaka afoma2, igwemadu martha3 1,2,3department of archaeology and tourism, university of nigeria, nsukka abstract. Pdf the role of transportation in the development of. Strategic development and sustainability of tourism industry. The word tourist appeared in print much later, in 1772 griffiths and griffiths. The traditional, historical, cultural and local customs of nigerian. Ikoogosi warm spring resort ekiti state being the last on our list doesnt make this the least of all. Tourism as an economic development tool managed sustainably, tourism is an effective development tool. Challenges to growth in tourism industry of a developing country.
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. Jul 08, 2017 the nigerian tourism development corporation ntdc, has launched tour nigeria a brand aimed at promoting the nations tourism potential and showcasing nigeria as a major tourism. The countrys tourism potentials range from natural, man. Project topic on problem facing the development of. The quality of their tourism assets high standards in visitor accommodation ef. By sea, you arrive at lagos, port harcourt or calabar. Nigerian tourism dwells in joy and entertainment for every class. Tourism potential of the confluence between river niger. An analysis of the impact of air transport sector to. Problem and prospect of tourism development in nigeria.
Outbound tourism is when residents of our country visit another country. Transforming the nigeria tourism industry through tourism. When to visit you can visit nigeria all the year round. When tourisms environmental, social, and economic and other constraints are addressed, tourism energizes economies. In 2017, the nigerian senate voted to amend the 1992 act, in renaming the agency as the nigerian tourism development authority and, among other things, allow it to set up a tour operating company, named national travel bureau, that would offer services within and outside nigeria. Tourism history, development and main destination countries in the world over the decades, tourism has experienced continued growth and deepening. This paper carries out an empirical investigation of the role of tourism in economic development in nigeria. An analysis of the impact of air transport sector to economic development in nigeria nwaogbe obioma, r. Feb 06, 2014 nigerias tourism sector is still operating below capacity even as tourism becomes the fastest growth industry globally. The tour nigeria brand is an ambitious, timely and visionary brand for promoting domestic tourism in nigeria. Socioeconomic impact of tourism development in nigeria case.
Cultural tourism in nigeria nigeria historical tourist sites. A natural combination of cool and warm water in this sparkling spring is really awesome. Inbound tourism is the one when residents of other country visit your country. Cave tourism and its implications to tourism development. Tourism is the act of travel for mainly relaxation and purposes. Government to boost the tourism industry in nigeria. Tourism development, sustainable, museum, economic, black heritage. Looking inwards to the history of tourism in nigeria one could site lagos one of the populous cities of africa and is ranked at the seventh number amongst the list of the fastest most growing cities of the world as the genesis of tourism in. As such, tourism is a product of modern social arrangements, beginning in western europe in the 17th century, although it has antecedents in classical antiquity. 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. The countrys large size means that there are several different climatic zones, each with their own unique weather pattern.
The history of travel and tourism higher education. According to the jamaica tourist board, for example, jamaica has marketed its tourism products since 1890 and tourism is still one of the major industries in the country. The invention of technology has provided new modes of transportation and increased individuals opportunities to travel. 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. A brief history of the travel and tourism industry in nigeria. 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. Data were obtained from tourism bureau, attraction sits and from the questionnaires. And once inside nigeria, you can travel to any part of the country by air or road. Moreover, it is appropriate that the industry commit themselves to a global campaign. Nigerian tourism development corporation commonwealth of. Travel is changing location using different types of transport.