Journal of Tourism & Hospitality
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0269
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2167-0269
+44 1300 500008
Department of Hospitality and Tourism, Graduate Federal Univeristy of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
This is Moyosola Agboola from the Department of Hospitality and Tourism, Graduate Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies, Division of Hospitality and Tourism, Ritsumeikan Asian Pacific University 874-8577 Oita, Beppu, Japan, His research interests as a Professor reflect in her wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
Research Article
Evaluation of Impact of Tourism on the Quality of Life of the Host Community Resident in Idanre, Ondo State Nigeria
Author(s): Moyosola Agboola*, Rafiat Omolara Olowo and Oyinkansola Christiana Kevin-Israel
It has been observed that tourism enhances the growth of the economics of developing nations because the industry
relies on natural and cultural resources to attract tourists. Tourism can facilitate the development of infrastructure to
tourist destinations located in rural areas, which lack amenities, thereby enhancing the quality of life of the
community and its residents. Previous studies across the world have highlighted the relationship between tourism,
community development and resident satisfaction. In Nigeria, this relationship has not been widely investigated as a
subject of tourism research. Therefore, the study investigates the tourism impact on the quality of life of the host
community in Idanre. The study employed the use of case study research design using qualitative (interview) and
quantitative (questionnaire) methods. The population of the study co.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-0269.21.10.469