Challenges and opportunities of mayansti spring water and the surrounding sites for ecotourism development in Mekelle university, Ethiopia

A senior research project

Bachelor Thesis , 2011 , 19 Pages , Grade: A

Tourism - Miscellaneous

Ethiopia harbors multidirectional a tourist destination site potentials; among the potentials, historical battle field sites for important political activities and related archeological sites are found in different parts of the country, for instance the battle of Adwa is the prominent.
The study was aimed at identifying the potential challenges and opportunities the site through site observation, interview and questionnaires with the analysis of tabulation and percentage for quantitative data and organizing the data during and after data collection in a way that can suit the study objectives for qualitative data analysis. Bear this in mind the site Mayansti and its surrounds are the historical sites which has old historical events. The two Italian forts and the stream water has more than a hundreds old history and the Endayesus Orthodox church in Mekelle University Campus founded before the 16th century.
But less attention is given to these historical sites and local communities and university students have been challenged these sites for its potential of attraction tourists. Attention and conserving as well as activities related to Eco-tourism on the sites are recommended.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1. INTRODUCTION
  • 1.1. Back ground
  • 1.2 Statement of the problem
  • 1.3 justification of the study.
  • 1.4 objective of the study.
  • 1.4.1 General objectives.
  • 1.4.2 Specific objectives..
  • 1.5 hypotheses.......
• 2. LITERATURE REIEW
  • 2.1. Eco-tourism
  • 2.2Mayansti and its surroundings history during Ethio-Italian war…........
• 3.Materials and methods.
• 3.1. Description of the study area.......
• 3.1.1 Location..
• 3.1.2 Climate
• 3.1.3 Vegetation.........
• 3.2 Data collection methods.
• 3.3 sampling techniques ......
• 3.4 data analysis.............
• 4. Results and discussions
  • 4.1. Potential sites and their historic significance.
  • 4.1.1. Mayansti spring water
  • 4.1.2. Endayesus mountain and Italian fort.
  • 4.1.3 Endayesus church
  • 4.1.4. Italian cemetery.
  • 4.2. Possible challenges of the sites and opportunities.....
• 5. Conclusions and Recommendations
  • 5.1. Conclusions
  • 5.2. Recommendations
• 6. References

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research project aims to analyze the potential of the Mayansti spring water and surrounding sites in Mekelle University Endayesus campus for eco-tourism development. The study aims to identify the challenges and opportunities associated with developing these sites into tourist attractions. The objectives include understanding the historical significance of the sites, exploring the current state of their infrastructure, and assessing the potential impact of eco-tourism on the local community.

• Historical Significance of the Sites
• Potential Challenges and Opportunities for Eco-Tourism Development
• Impact of Eco-Tourism on the Local Community
• Sustainability of Eco-Tourism Development
• Recommendations for the Future Development of the Sites

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction: This chapter provides the background information about the study, including the context of eco-tourism in Ethiopia and the specific focus on the Mayansti spring water and surrounding sites. It also outlines the research problem, justification, objectives, and hypotheses of the study.
• Chapter 2: Literature Review: This chapter reviews the existing literature on eco-tourism and its applications in Ethiopia, focusing on historical battle sites and their significance in the context of the study area. The chapter specifically discusses the historical background of Mayansti and its surrounding sites during the Ethio-Italian war.
• Chapter 3: Materials and Methods: This chapter details the research methodology used in the study, including a description of the study area, the data collection methods, sampling techniques, and data analysis procedures. It provides a comprehensive overview of the research approach and the data used to address the research questions.
• Chapter 4: Results and Discussions: This chapter presents the findings of the research and discusses their implications for the potential development of eco-tourism at the Mayansti spring water and surrounding sites. It analyzes the historical significance of the sites, potential challenges and opportunities, and the potential impact of eco-tourism on the local community. The discussion provides insights into the feasibility and sustainability of eco-tourism development in the area.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of this research project include eco-tourism, historical sites, Mayansti spring water, Endayesus campus, Mekelle University, Ethiopia, challenges and opportunities, sustainable development, local community, and heritage conservation. These keywords represent the key areas of interest and the central themes explored in the study, providing a comprehensive overview of the research focus.

• College: Mekelle University (College of Agriculture and Natural resource)
• Course: Wildlife and Ecotourism Management
• Grade: A
• Author: Zenebe Ageru (Author)
• Publication Year: 2011
• Pages: 19
• Catalog Number: V283701
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656837237
• ISBN (Book): 9783656837244
• Language: English
• Tags: Ethiopia, tourism in Ehiopia