Journal of Tourism & Hospitality
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Department of Tourism Management, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia

Biography

Dr. Divaka Perera is a Professor of Tourism Management at, the University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia. Area of Expertisation: Alemsaga forest; Challenges; Community-based ecotourism; Opportunities. His research interests as a Professor reflect in her wide range of publications in various national and international journals.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Contemporary Management Issues and Opportunities for Eco-tourism Development: The Case of Alemsaga Priority State Forest, South Gondar Ethiopia
  Author(s): Dagnachew Nega Daricha*, Engdu Gebrewold Weldesenbet, Alubel Workie and Mulugeta Damtie
  
  The purpose of this study was to assess the challenges and opportunities for community based tourism development in Alemsaga Priority State Forest South Gondar zone. The study was descriptive design and employed both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Questionnaires, key informants interviews, focus group discussion, observations and review of secondary sources were the main data gathering tools. Frequency, percentage, standard deviation and mean were used. The study also portrayed that inadequate budget, very low promotion, lack of basic infrastructure; resources destructions and lack participation were the challenges for ecotourism development. The study proved increasing demand for ecotourism sites, site locations , expansion of academic institutions, suitable environment condition of forest and its vicinity, up grading and development of new infrastructure development .. View More»
  

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