This research project is however more in tune with the essence of tourism to developed and developing economies of the world. It seeks to particularly examine the subject matter of tourism and its socio-economic contributions to Nigeria and the small Island of North Cyprus.
Topical issues on the effect of tourism on the GDP, employment, foreign exchange earnings, investment, regional impacts, tourism contribution to taxation, tourism impact on other industries/ sectors are also delved into.
Furthermore, this paper also considers discuss on the relative importance of domestic tourism and international tourism to Nigeria and North Cyprus, and the areas of strength and opportunities, weaknesses and threats as affecting tourism potentials and development in both countries.
The theoretical framework for this paper is premised on the theoretical ideology of functionalism. Its research methodology is founded on the social survey method for a research design; data were collected from respondents both online and offline with the aid of semi - structured questionnaires.
Data collected from respondents are presented, interpreted and analyzed, with further discussions carried out on the finding, sequel to a conclusion and recommendations following. For the sake of emphasis, we find that corruption is largely blamed to be responsible for infrastructural decay in Nigeria. The Northern Cyprus and the Nigerian respondents’ in this study both assets to tourism benefits such as employment creation. The citizens of both countries share a similar propensity to travel outside the shores of their own countries and that tourism to both countries can be immense.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM
1.3 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1.4 RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
1.6 SCOPE OF STUDY
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 INTRODUCTION
2.2 TOURISM CONTRIBUTION TO GDP IN NIGERIA AND NORTH CYPRUS
2.3 TOURISM CONTRIBUTION TO EMPLOYMENT
2.4 TOURISM CONTRIBUTION TO FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS
2.5 INVESTMENT AND REGIONAL IMPACT OF TOURISM
2.6 TOURISM CONTRIBUTION TO TAXATION
2.7 TOURISM’s IMPACT ON OTHER INDUSTRIES.
2.8 ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TOURISM.
2.9 AREAS OF STRENGTH AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE TOURISM SECTOR
2.10 AREAS OF WEAKNESSES AND THREATS OF THE TOURISM SECTOR
2.11 THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 INTRODUCTION
3.2 POPULATION AND SAMPLING
3.3 RESEARCH DESIGN
3.4 METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
3. 5 METHOD OF DATA ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 4: DATA PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 SOCIO – DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF NIGERIAN RESPONDENTS
4.2.1. Redeeming Nigeria’s image in order to attract an increased tourist arrival rate
4.2.2 The patronage of Nigeria’s local tourism industry by Nigerians and the increase of her GDP as contribution from the tourism sector
4.3 SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF NORTH CYPRUS’ RESPONDENTS
4.3.1 Overcoming political obstacles, economic isolation, institutional governance and personalized political structures
4.4 DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 CONCLUSION
5.2 RECOMMENDATIONS
Research Objectives and Focus Areas
This project aims to examine the socio-economic contributions of the tourism industry in Nigeria and the small island state of North Cyprus, utilizing a comparative research approach to identify development potentials and challenges.
- Analysis of tourism's impact on GDP, employment, and foreign exchange earnings in both regions.
- Evaluation of tourism infrastructure development and governmental influence.
- Assessment of the economic importance of domestic versus international tourism.
- Identification of specific sector strengths, weaknesses, and potential threats to sustainable growth.
- Comparative review of strategies to improve tourism attractiveness and local economic benefit.
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1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Tourism overtime have become a strand part of many economies of many countries of the world, serving as a backbone upon which service sectors thrive with a backward and forward interconnectivity; wherewith different counties of the world interrelate along same tide (Ayeni and Ebohon, 2012:126).
Wherewith the benefits of tourism are a matter of controversy, it cannot be undermine that tourism provides higher returns on invested capitals; effects to increase agriculture production, and employment; generates foreign exchange, government revenue; finance for infrastructure development, and generally increases citizens welfare, helps capitals flights esp. when associated with overseas trips for holiday and proper overall economic growth (Bankole, 2002:77).
The term tourism has been defined differently and some authors choose to define the term with somewhat similarities. It is serious and yet difficult for analysts in the tourism industry to come to a compromise with regards to a universal definition of tourism. Again, the vague nature of the industry makes it a herculean task in evaluating the impact of tourism on the economy when compared to other sectors of the economy (Lickorish and Jenkins, 1999: 1-2).
However, we shall make use of the definition provided by the World Tourism Organization (WTO), which states that tourism “comprise the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes, different from the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited” (OECD, 1998:1).
Chapter Summary
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the global significance of tourism as a backbone for economic growth and outlines the research problem regarding tourism development in Nigeria and North Cyprus.
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW: This section covers the socio-economic impacts of tourism, including contributions to GDP, employment, and foreign exchange, while detailing specific strengths and weaknesses in the Nigerian and North Cypriot tourism sectors.
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: This chapter describes the research design, focusing on the social survey method and data collection tools used to source information from respondents in both regions.
CHAPTER 4: DATA PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS: This section presents the empirical findings from the survey, including socio-demographic profiles and detailed analysis of how tourism is perceived and utilized in the studied regions.
CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: This final chapter summarizes the research results and proposes strategic recommendations for the governments of Nigeria and North Cyprus to enhance tourism benefits and address existing infrastructural and systemic challenges.
Keywords
Tourism, GDP, Employment, Foreign Exchange, Investment, Nigeria, North Cyprus, TRNC, Sustainable Development, Economic Growth, Infrastructure, Hospitality, Social Survey, Functionalism, Regional Impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The research focuses on analyzing the socio-economic contributions of the tourism industry in Nigeria and North Cyprus, specifically looking at how these regions can leverage their potential for economic growth.
What are the central themes of the work?
The core themes include the impact of tourism on GDP, employment creation, foreign exchange earnings, and the influence of governance and political structure on sustainable tourism development.
What is the main research objective?
The objective is to compare tourism development strategies in Nigeria and North Cyprus, seeking ways to improve tourism infrastructure and overcome obstacles like political and economic isolation.
Which methodology is applied?
The study employs a social survey method, collecting primary data from respondents in both countries using both online surveys and offline structured questionnaires.
What does the main body cover?
The main body examines existing literature, presents comparative data on tourist arrivals and revenue, and discusses the findings of the survey regarding local perceptions of the tourism sector.
How are the results categorized?
The results are categorized by socio-demographic respondent characteristics, insights into local tourism demand, and specific factors affecting the attractiveness of both countries as tourist destinations.
How does the study address the specific case of Nigeria?
The study analyzes Nigeria's massive natural and cultural potential, while identifying corruption and poor infrastructure as key barriers that hinder its performance compared to other tourism-leading nations.
What is the status of tourism in North Cyprus?
The study highlights that North Cyprus faces specific challenges due to political isolation and economic embargoes, leading to a heavy reliance on tourism and a need for improved institutional planning.
What conclusion does the author reach regarding government administration?
The author concludes that government administration in North Cyprus is highly personalized, which creates structural rigidity and impacts the efficiency of tourism policy implementation.
What role does corruption play in the research findings?
For Nigeria, the research finds a strong consensus among respondents that corruption is a primary driver of infrastructural decay, which in turn negatively affects the potential for sustainable tourism development.
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- Masters of Business Administration Henry Chike Okonkwo (Author), 2014, The Socio-Economic Contribution of Tourism to Nigeria and North Cyprus, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/276394
