Journal of Tourism & Hospitality
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0269
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2167-0269
+44 1300 500008
Erasmus Mundus Joint Degree in Tourism Development and Culture, School of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Glasgow, Crichton Campus, Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom
University of Agriculture, Abeokuta · Department of Hospitality and Tourism BSc (Hotel Management and Tourism), MSc (Tourism Development) Oyinkansola Kevin-Israel currently works at the Department of Hospitality and Tourism, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Oyinkansola does research in Tourism Impact Study, Natural Resource Use and Rural Communities.
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