This document summarizes a study on the impacts of tourism on community development in Bauchi, Nigeria. The study found that tourism-related businesses dominate the local economy in Bauchi, with people from all social classes participating in tourism activities. The community's active involvement helps develop and sustain tourism in the area. Tourism contributes to community development by generating income and jobs for local residents through small businesses and industries related to the tourism sector.
Showing the link between community and tourism. How tourism can help to improve community appearance and its members interest. How a community can grow economically from tourism investments.
Tourism an oppurtunity for community developmentAbby Varghese
Tourism can benefit local communities in several ways if managed properly. Economically, tourism creates many direct and indirect jobs for local communities, increases income and revenue, and leads to infrastructure development. Socially, tourism improves quality of life for host communities through facilities, healthcare, and preserving cultural traditions. It also culturally benefits visitors by enhancing appreciation of other cultures. Environmentally, tourism contributes to conservation by directly funding protected areas and raising environmental awareness, as natural attractions must be preserved to keep the tourism industry viable. Overall, tourism can drive community development when revenues support local communities and priorities.
The document discusses the evolution of tourism planning since World War 2 from a state-oriented approach to a more regional and systems-based approach. It also discusses how tourism can benefit local communities economically and socially if planned carefully, but uncontrolled development can lead to false expectations. Finally, it stresses the importance of community involvement in tourism planning through various consultation methods to develop robust plans that consider local impacts and create recognizable tourism destinations.
How To Make Community-Based Tourism Work: Multi-stakeholder Success Stories F...Wild Asia
Stories from 13 selected communities from 6 designated areas for sustainable tourism development will be shared. These communities have been on the systematic process to manage the resource vulnerabilities and risks of being too overly popular, together with multi-stakeholders co-create community tourism products to meet market demand based on an appreciation of community local wisdoms. The clinic’s discussion will be focused on how to ensure CBTs are sustained on a long term basis – what’s the secret behind thriving CBTs?
Community based tourism is tourism in which local residents (often rural, poor and economically marginalised) invite tourists to visit their communities with the provision of overnight accommodation. The residents earn income as land managers, entrepreneurs, service and produce providers, and employees.
Some Proposed Models for Successful Community Based TourismRashidul Hasan
Community-based tourism (CBT) refers to tourism activities or enterprises that are owned and managed by the local community. CBT aims to involve local communities in tourism development by giving them ownership and control over projects and retaining a major portion of earnings. It can promote sustainable development by bringing economic benefits to communities while conserving the environment and local culture. The document discusses why CBT is important, providing examples of how communities in countries like Bangladesh can benefit from CBT by developing homestays, restaurants, handicrafts, and other tourism services and products. It outlines steps for communities to assess their tourism potential and successfully implement CBT projects.
Steve Noakes is an adjunct professor teaching a course on tourism and sustainable development goals. The objectives of the course are to improve student knowledge on concepts related to sustainable development, poverty, and the role of tourism in international development. The lecture will provide context on topics like population growth, poverty, human development, and the Millennium Development Goals. It will discuss how tourism can contribute to achieving the MDGs and Sustainable Development Goals through examples of pro-poor tourism projects. The lecture will also examine key issues around using tourism for development in emerging economies and analyze the costs and benefits of developing tourism.
Showing the link between community and tourism. How tourism can help to improve community appearance and its members interest. How a community can grow economically from tourism investments.
Tourism an oppurtunity for community developmentAbby Varghese
Tourism can benefit local communities in several ways if managed properly. Economically, tourism creates many direct and indirect jobs for local communities, increases income and revenue, and leads to infrastructure development. Socially, tourism improves quality of life for host communities through facilities, healthcare, and preserving cultural traditions. It also culturally benefits visitors by enhancing appreciation of other cultures. Environmentally, tourism contributes to conservation by directly funding protected areas and raising environmental awareness, as natural attractions must be preserved to keep the tourism industry viable. Overall, tourism can drive community development when revenues support local communities and priorities.
The document discusses the evolution of tourism planning since World War 2 from a state-oriented approach to a more regional and systems-based approach. It also discusses how tourism can benefit local communities economically and socially if planned carefully, but uncontrolled development can lead to false expectations. Finally, it stresses the importance of community involvement in tourism planning through various consultation methods to develop robust plans that consider local impacts and create recognizable tourism destinations.
How To Make Community-Based Tourism Work: Multi-stakeholder Success Stories F...Wild Asia
Stories from 13 selected communities from 6 designated areas for sustainable tourism development will be shared. These communities have been on the systematic process to manage the resource vulnerabilities and risks of being too overly popular, together with multi-stakeholders co-create community tourism products to meet market demand based on an appreciation of community local wisdoms. The clinic’s discussion will be focused on how to ensure CBTs are sustained on a long term basis – what’s the secret behind thriving CBTs?
Community based tourism is tourism in which local residents (often rural, poor and economically marginalised) invite tourists to visit their communities with the provision of overnight accommodation. The residents earn income as land managers, entrepreneurs, service and produce providers, and employees.
Some Proposed Models for Successful Community Based TourismRashidul Hasan
Community-based tourism (CBT) refers to tourism activities or enterprises that are owned and managed by the local community. CBT aims to involve local communities in tourism development by giving them ownership and control over projects and retaining a major portion of earnings. It can promote sustainable development by bringing economic benefits to communities while conserving the environment and local culture. The document discusses why CBT is important, providing examples of how communities in countries like Bangladesh can benefit from CBT by developing homestays, restaurants, handicrafts, and other tourism services and products. It outlines steps for communities to assess their tourism potential and successfully implement CBT projects.
Steve Noakes is an adjunct professor teaching a course on tourism and sustainable development goals. The objectives of the course are to improve student knowledge on concepts related to sustainable development, poverty, and the role of tourism in international development. The lecture will provide context on topics like population growth, poverty, human development, and the Millennium Development Goals. It will discuss how tourism can contribute to achieving the MDGs and Sustainable Development Goals through examples of pro-poor tourism projects. The lecture will also examine key issues around using tourism for development in emerging economies and analyze the costs and benefits of developing tourism.
Why Community Based Tourism is Important for Bangladesh?Rashidul Hasan
This document discusses community-based tourism (CBT) and its potential in Bangladesh. It provides an example of CBT in Bandarban, Bangladesh. The key points are:
1) CBT involves local communities and is based on their culture, lands, and assets. It is for community development and conservation.
2) Bandarban shows potential for CBT with its trekking routes, ethnic villages, and natural attractions but communities currently lack decent accommodations, food, and facilities for tourists.
3) A model for sustainable CBT development includes assessing potential, securing assistance, developing integrated approaches and products, training local residents, and providing ongoing support.
Sustainable development aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves balancing environmental protection, economic growth, and social progress across three pillars of sustainability. Key principles of sustainable development include equality, environmental protection, social progress, and responsible consumption that improve quality of life for both present and future generations. Youth have an important role to play in advocating for and practicing sustainable development to shape their own future.
This document discusses community-based tourism (CBT) and its viability in Bangladesh. It summarizes that while CBT aims to economically benefit local communities and protect tourism assets, many CBT projects have failed due to lack of market access, funding, and community involvement. The document proposes three models of CBT based on the relationship between tourists, communities, and attractions. Model 3, which combines community skills/offers and natural/cultural attractions, is presented as having the most potential for success by making the community the host. An example of a potentially successful CBT project in Bangladesh using this model is discussed.
What is CBT? How does it affect the communities and the environment of those native to the habitat. How would you effectively integrate and execute your plans for tourism for the benefits of all involve in its ecosystem?
This is how i have envisioned the implementation of the community based tourism package ( SCR 6.1) to be implemented in my state through the funding of ADB. The presentation gives you a clear cut idea on what is community based tourism m how we are planning to implement it in Himachal through PRA tools and the areas that we have selected for the skill based training of which will be given to the communities in the identified clusters. These inferences have been drawn from my experiences working in following areas & organizations -
- Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh
-Annapurna Conservation Area in Nepal
- Sikkim Biodiversity & Conservation Project
-Surya-Abha Society Ladakh
-Directorate of Mountaineering & Allied Sports , Manali
-Government Post Graduate Degree College Kullu
-The Kullu Project
-Sunshine HImalayan Adventures , Kullu
Chapter 5 Planning for Particular Sectors and Groups (Tourism Planning and De...Md Shaifullar Rabbi
Cultural tourism is an important tool for Bangladesh to showcase its rich cultural heritage and traditions. Some key cultural attractions for tourists include religious sites that demonstrate the religious diversity and harmony in Bangladesh, tribal communities with unique cultures and lifestyles, and numerous festivals celebrated throughout the year. Cultural tourism can provide significant economic benefits to Bangladesh through foreign exchange earnings, employment, and tax revenue. However, it also risks increasing income inequality and price levels if not managed properly.
The document summarizes how tourism is addressed in the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, it notes that tourism is included as a target in three SDGs: Goal 8 on economic growth and employment, Goal 12 on sustainable consumption and production, and Goal 14 on sustainable use of oceans. It also states that tourism has the potential to contribute to achieving all the SDGs, and that sustainable tourism is firmly positioned in the post-2015 development agenda. However, it will require a clear implementation framework, adequate financing, and investment in technology, infrastructure and human resources.
Definition, Dimensions, and Determinants of Tourism Impacts. Define impacts; enumerate and discuss the various dimensions of tourism impacts; enumerate and discuss the various determinants of tourism impacts.
The document discusses the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental impacts of tourism. It outlines both the positive and negative impacts of each category. The economic impacts section examines concepts like the multiplier effect and how tourist spending circulates in an economy. The socio-cultural impacts section explores topics such as cultural exchange and modification of local lifestyle. The environmental impacts portion analyzes effects on habitat and ways tourism can contribute to pollution. The document also suggests responses to mitigate the negative impacts of tourism.
This document discusses volunteer tourism, defining it as tourism combined with voluntary service that helps destinations and communities while also providing travel, adventure, and culture for volunteers. It outlines different types of volunteer tourists and activities, and provides examples of large international volunteer organizations and specific Turkish host and guest volunteer programs.
The document discusses the impacts of tourism on indigenous communities in three case studies. In Ecuador, tourism benefits communities financially but also causes social issues. In Australia, the Djabugay people's culture is represented in a park, but they have limited control and benefits. In East Africa, communities like the Maasai have faced land loss and cultural degradation due to tourism. Overall, greater involvement of indigenous communities is needed for tourism to develop sustainably.
This document defines tourism and its various types according to different classifications. It begins by defining tourism as temporary travel outside a person's normal environment for purposes like leisure, business, or other activities. Tourism is then classified according to destination as either domestic or international tourism. It is also classified according to the characteristics of the tourism system and tourists. Some major types discussed are cultural tourism, ecotourism, heritage tourism, medical tourism, and disaster tourism. The impacts and examples of different tourism types are provided. Tables with data on the top international tourist arrivals and receipts by country from the World Tourism Organization are also included.
The United Nations declared 2017 the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. This document outlines the UN's goals for promoting sustainable tourism through several UN Sustainable Development Targets aimed at creating jobs, promoting local culture, and protecting the environment through 2030. It provides details on the objectives, key areas, lines of action, and suggested activities for governments, private sectors, academia, NGOs, tourists, and others to celebrate and support sustainable tourism development during the International Year.
With the benefit of hindsight: 20 years of community based tourism in ThailandPeter Richards
‘With the benefit of hindsight…’ 20 years of community based tourism in Thailand was presented at the 'Community Involvement in Tourism Workshop', held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, on the 1st and 2nd December, 2015,
The workshop shared the progress of community tourism initiatives across Myanmar. Speakers shared successes, challenges and recommendations, based on current work and two decades of experiences, developing and marketing community based tourism in the Greater Mekong subregion.
Thailand Community Based Tourism Institute (CBT-I) shared experiences developing and marketing CBT in Thailand.
The workshop was organised by Myanmar's Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, Hanns Seidel Foundation, Myanmar Center for Responsible Business and Myanmar Tourism Federation, Myanmar Tourism Marketing.
The document discusses the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development in 2017. It was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly to promote sustainable and responsible travel, which connects people through culture and knowledge to build a better future. The year aims to raise awareness of tourism's contribution to development and foster more sustainable policies, businesses, and consumer behavior in the tourism sector.
This document discusses the determinants and motivations for tourism. It identifies several key determinants that have driven the growth of tourism, including higher living standards, changing demographics, the development of transportation networks, the growth of tourist services, and increased promotion of tourism destinations. It also categorizes different motivations for travel, such as physical, cultural, interpersonal, and status-related motivations. Motivations are further divided into business/VFR travelers and holiday tourists, with holiday tourists having more freedom and being more price elastic. Overall motivations are classified into "wanderlust", the desire to experience different places and cultures, and "sun lust", the desire to visit destinations for specific activities and amenities.
This document discusses the concepts of sustainability and sustainable development. It provides definitions from the Brundtland Report and outlines two schools of thought on sustainability - strong vs weak. It describes four types of capital stocks - human, physical, environmental, and socio-cultural. Sustainable tourism is discussed as having environmental, economic, and socio-cultural components. Principles of sustainable tourism include cultural, social, ecological, economic, conservation, education, and local participation elements. Determinants of carrying capacity include both local factors like social structure, culture, environment, economy, politics, and resources, as well as alien factors like tourist characteristics, activities, and management/technology. Impacts are monitored through parameters and standards to determine
Chapter 7 Community Approach to Tourism Planning (Tourism Planning and Develo...Md Shaifullar Rabbi
Community-based tourism involves local residents inviting tourists to visit their communities. Residents earn income by managing land and providing services to tourists. Part of the income is set aside for community projects. This allows communities to benefit economically while celebrating their culture. The government plays an important role in community-based tourism by facilitating tourism development, providing training and motivating business growth. Communities are able to improve standards of living and preserve their culture through community-based tourism.
The document discusses tourism resources and planning for sustainable tourism development. It defines tourism resources as tangible objects that are used by both tourists and locals, and are perishable. It outlines factors for developing tourism resources and discusses concepts like carrying capacity and the tourist area life cycle. Tourism planning aims to maximize economic benefits while minimizing environmental, social and cultural impacts through research, community involvement, and managing use levels to avoid deterioration of resources.
This document discusses pro-poor tourism (PPT) strategies to increase the benefits of tourism for poor communities. PPT aims to enhance linkages between tourism businesses and poor people so that tourism contributes more to poverty reduction and poor people can better participate. Strategies include increasing local employment and enterprise opportunities in tourism supply chains. The poor can also benefit from infrastructure like roads and healthcare built to serve tourists. Any type of tourism business can implement PPT by demonstrating increased benefits to poor people. The document provides examples of specific PPT strategies and their impacts in various countries. It also includes statistical data on international tourism arrivals and expenditures in developing countries.
11.forecasting as a pinnacle for rural revitalizationAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that used regression analysis to forecast tourist arrivals at Mesowalai Homestay in Sabah State, Malaysia. The study analyzed data on tourist arrivals from 2000 to 2010, using years 2000 to 2006 to build a regression model and years 2006 to 2010 to validate the forecasts. The regression model predicted that tourist arrivals would increase by 233.2 annually, with peak annual arrivals reaching 1123.55 tourists. This forecast can help the homestay community estimate future revenue and plan accordingly for sustainable tourism development and rural revitalization.
An analysis of the effect of obudu community participation in ecotourism on ...Alexander Decker
This document analyzes the effect of community participation in ecotourism on poverty in Obudu, Nigeria. It finds that the majority of participating households are headed by males and involved in providing transportation and accommodation services. Household monthly income, gender, and access to tourism information positively influence participation, while years lived in the area, family size, and association membership negatively influence it. Results also show that increases in tourism income for participating households will reduce poverty levels for both active and non-active households. The study recommends improving access to tourism information and reducing family sizes to improve participation and reduce poverty.
Why Community Based Tourism is Important for Bangladesh?Rashidul Hasan
This document discusses community-based tourism (CBT) and its potential in Bangladesh. It provides an example of CBT in Bandarban, Bangladesh. The key points are:
1) CBT involves local communities and is based on their culture, lands, and assets. It is for community development and conservation.
2) Bandarban shows potential for CBT with its trekking routes, ethnic villages, and natural attractions but communities currently lack decent accommodations, food, and facilities for tourists.
3) A model for sustainable CBT development includes assessing potential, securing assistance, developing integrated approaches and products, training local residents, and providing ongoing support.
Sustainable development aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves balancing environmental protection, economic growth, and social progress across three pillars of sustainability. Key principles of sustainable development include equality, environmental protection, social progress, and responsible consumption that improve quality of life for both present and future generations. Youth have an important role to play in advocating for and practicing sustainable development to shape their own future.
This document discusses community-based tourism (CBT) and its viability in Bangladesh. It summarizes that while CBT aims to economically benefit local communities and protect tourism assets, many CBT projects have failed due to lack of market access, funding, and community involvement. The document proposes three models of CBT based on the relationship between tourists, communities, and attractions. Model 3, which combines community skills/offers and natural/cultural attractions, is presented as having the most potential for success by making the community the host. An example of a potentially successful CBT project in Bangladesh using this model is discussed.
What is CBT? How does it affect the communities and the environment of those native to the habitat. How would you effectively integrate and execute your plans for tourism for the benefits of all involve in its ecosystem?
This is how i have envisioned the implementation of the community based tourism package ( SCR 6.1) to be implemented in my state through the funding of ADB. The presentation gives you a clear cut idea on what is community based tourism m how we are planning to implement it in Himachal through PRA tools and the areas that we have selected for the skill based training of which will be given to the communities in the identified clusters. These inferences have been drawn from my experiences working in following areas & organizations -
- Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh
-Annapurna Conservation Area in Nepal
- Sikkim Biodiversity & Conservation Project
-Surya-Abha Society Ladakh
-Directorate of Mountaineering & Allied Sports , Manali
-Government Post Graduate Degree College Kullu
-The Kullu Project
-Sunshine HImalayan Adventures , Kullu
Chapter 5 Planning for Particular Sectors and Groups (Tourism Planning and De...Md Shaifullar Rabbi
Cultural tourism is an important tool for Bangladesh to showcase its rich cultural heritage and traditions. Some key cultural attractions for tourists include religious sites that demonstrate the religious diversity and harmony in Bangladesh, tribal communities with unique cultures and lifestyles, and numerous festivals celebrated throughout the year. Cultural tourism can provide significant economic benefits to Bangladesh through foreign exchange earnings, employment, and tax revenue. However, it also risks increasing income inequality and price levels if not managed properly.
The document summarizes how tourism is addressed in the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, it notes that tourism is included as a target in three SDGs: Goal 8 on economic growth and employment, Goal 12 on sustainable consumption and production, and Goal 14 on sustainable use of oceans. It also states that tourism has the potential to contribute to achieving all the SDGs, and that sustainable tourism is firmly positioned in the post-2015 development agenda. However, it will require a clear implementation framework, adequate financing, and investment in technology, infrastructure and human resources.
Definition, Dimensions, and Determinants of Tourism Impacts. Define impacts; enumerate and discuss the various dimensions of tourism impacts; enumerate and discuss the various determinants of tourism impacts.
The document discusses the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental impacts of tourism. It outlines both the positive and negative impacts of each category. The economic impacts section examines concepts like the multiplier effect and how tourist spending circulates in an economy. The socio-cultural impacts section explores topics such as cultural exchange and modification of local lifestyle. The environmental impacts portion analyzes effects on habitat and ways tourism can contribute to pollution. The document also suggests responses to mitigate the negative impacts of tourism.
This document discusses volunteer tourism, defining it as tourism combined with voluntary service that helps destinations and communities while also providing travel, adventure, and culture for volunteers. It outlines different types of volunteer tourists and activities, and provides examples of large international volunteer organizations and specific Turkish host and guest volunteer programs.
The document discusses the impacts of tourism on indigenous communities in three case studies. In Ecuador, tourism benefits communities financially but also causes social issues. In Australia, the Djabugay people's culture is represented in a park, but they have limited control and benefits. In East Africa, communities like the Maasai have faced land loss and cultural degradation due to tourism. Overall, greater involvement of indigenous communities is needed for tourism to develop sustainably.
This document defines tourism and its various types according to different classifications. It begins by defining tourism as temporary travel outside a person's normal environment for purposes like leisure, business, or other activities. Tourism is then classified according to destination as either domestic or international tourism. It is also classified according to the characteristics of the tourism system and tourists. Some major types discussed are cultural tourism, ecotourism, heritage tourism, medical tourism, and disaster tourism. The impacts and examples of different tourism types are provided. Tables with data on the top international tourist arrivals and receipts by country from the World Tourism Organization are also included.
The United Nations declared 2017 the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. This document outlines the UN's goals for promoting sustainable tourism through several UN Sustainable Development Targets aimed at creating jobs, promoting local culture, and protecting the environment through 2030. It provides details on the objectives, key areas, lines of action, and suggested activities for governments, private sectors, academia, NGOs, tourists, and others to celebrate and support sustainable tourism development during the International Year.
With the benefit of hindsight: 20 years of community based tourism in ThailandPeter Richards
‘With the benefit of hindsight…’ 20 years of community based tourism in Thailand was presented at the 'Community Involvement in Tourism Workshop', held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, on the 1st and 2nd December, 2015,
The workshop shared the progress of community tourism initiatives across Myanmar. Speakers shared successes, challenges and recommendations, based on current work and two decades of experiences, developing and marketing community based tourism in the Greater Mekong subregion.
Thailand Community Based Tourism Institute (CBT-I) shared experiences developing and marketing CBT in Thailand.
The workshop was organised by Myanmar's Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, Hanns Seidel Foundation, Myanmar Center for Responsible Business and Myanmar Tourism Federation, Myanmar Tourism Marketing.
The document discusses the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development in 2017. It was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly to promote sustainable and responsible travel, which connects people through culture and knowledge to build a better future. The year aims to raise awareness of tourism's contribution to development and foster more sustainable policies, businesses, and consumer behavior in the tourism sector.
This document discusses the determinants and motivations for tourism. It identifies several key determinants that have driven the growth of tourism, including higher living standards, changing demographics, the development of transportation networks, the growth of tourist services, and increased promotion of tourism destinations. It also categorizes different motivations for travel, such as physical, cultural, interpersonal, and status-related motivations. Motivations are further divided into business/VFR travelers and holiday tourists, with holiday tourists having more freedom and being more price elastic. Overall motivations are classified into "wanderlust", the desire to experience different places and cultures, and "sun lust", the desire to visit destinations for specific activities and amenities.
This document discusses the concepts of sustainability and sustainable development. It provides definitions from the Brundtland Report and outlines two schools of thought on sustainability - strong vs weak. It describes four types of capital stocks - human, physical, environmental, and socio-cultural. Sustainable tourism is discussed as having environmental, economic, and socio-cultural components. Principles of sustainable tourism include cultural, social, ecological, economic, conservation, education, and local participation elements. Determinants of carrying capacity include both local factors like social structure, culture, environment, economy, politics, and resources, as well as alien factors like tourist characteristics, activities, and management/technology. Impacts are monitored through parameters and standards to determine
Chapter 7 Community Approach to Tourism Planning (Tourism Planning and Develo...Md Shaifullar Rabbi
Community-based tourism involves local residents inviting tourists to visit their communities. Residents earn income by managing land and providing services to tourists. Part of the income is set aside for community projects. This allows communities to benefit economically while celebrating their culture. The government plays an important role in community-based tourism by facilitating tourism development, providing training and motivating business growth. Communities are able to improve standards of living and preserve their culture through community-based tourism.
The document discusses tourism resources and planning for sustainable tourism development. It defines tourism resources as tangible objects that are used by both tourists and locals, and are perishable. It outlines factors for developing tourism resources and discusses concepts like carrying capacity and the tourist area life cycle. Tourism planning aims to maximize economic benefits while minimizing environmental, social and cultural impacts through research, community involvement, and managing use levels to avoid deterioration of resources.
This document discusses pro-poor tourism (PPT) strategies to increase the benefits of tourism for poor communities. PPT aims to enhance linkages between tourism businesses and poor people so that tourism contributes more to poverty reduction and poor people can better participate. Strategies include increasing local employment and enterprise opportunities in tourism supply chains. The poor can also benefit from infrastructure like roads and healthcare built to serve tourists. Any type of tourism business can implement PPT by demonstrating increased benefits to poor people. The document provides examples of specific PPT strategies and their impacts in various countries. It also includes statistical data on international tourism arrivals and expenditures in developing countries.
11.forecasting as a pinnacle for rural revitalizationAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that used regression analysis to forecast tourist arrivals at Mesowalai Homestay in Sabah State, Malaysia. The study analyzed data on tourist arrivals from 2000 to 2010, using years 2000 to 2006 to build a regression model and years 2006 to 2010 to validate the forecasts. The regression model predicted that tourist arrivals would increase by 233.2 annually, with peak annual arrivals reaching 1123.55 tourists. This forecast can help the homestay community estimate future revenue and plan accordingly for sustainable tourism development and rural revitalization.
An analysis of the effect of obudu community participation in ecotourism on ...Alexander Decker
This document analyzes the effect of community participation in ecotourism on poverty in Obudu, Nigeria. It finds that the majority of participating households are headed by males and involved in providing transportation and accommodation services. Household monthly income, gender, and access to tourism information positively influence participation, while years lived in the area, family size, and association membership negatively influence it. Results also show that increases in tourism income for participating households will reduce poverty levels for both active and non-active households. The study recommends improving access to tourism information and reducing family sizes to improve participation and reduce poverty.
Cross border potentials to develop women entrepreneurshipali lacej
The document discusses developing women's entrepreneurship in tourism across borders. It recommends establishing a resource center for women in tourism and entrepreneurship to advocate for women, provide training programs and business support, and develop networks for women in business. Tourism is described as an important global industry that brings economic and social benefits but can also negatively impact the environment if not managed properly. Key components of the tourism industry and best practices are outlined.
Effect of Tourism on Economic Wellbeing of Host Communities in Cross River St...ijtsrd
This study examined the effect of tourism on economic wellbeing of host communities in Cross River State, Nigeria. The study modelled the effect of service, product, hotels, transportation and infrastructural facilities on economic well being of host communities in Cross River State. It is a descriptive survey on a sample of 400 respondents from the host communities. Data obtained for the study were analyzed using percentages, mean, standard deviation and regression analysis. From the result of the regression model it was observed that product, service and infrastructure have positive impact on the on the economic well being of the host communities. This means that if product, service and infrastructure are developed and improved, it will bring about more increase in the economic well being of the host communities. On the other hand, hotels and transportation have a negative impact on the economic wellbeing of the host communities. Thus, increase in hotels and transportation cost will bring about a decline in the economic wellbeing of the host communities. The overall significance of the model also supports the alternate hypothesis that the model has goodness of fit and is statistically significant. In other words, tourism consumption has significant impact on the economic wellbeing of the host communities. Based on the analysis and findings of the study the following recommendations are made Since tourism consumption has become imperative for economies to thrive successfully, it is imperative that government should develop and as well as regulate operators in the tourism destination to step up the quality of product, service and infrastructure provided in the tourist destination. This is because they have been found to have positive impact on the on the economic well being of the host communities. The government should also come up with policy instruments containing measures that will effectively' monitor and evaluate the operations of tourism destinations. This is necessary as this research manifest the fact that hotels and transportation cost negatively affects the host communities. In other words it will bring about a decline in the economic wellbeing of the host communities if not regulated. Anionwu, Carol "Effect of Tourism on Economic Wellbeing of Host Communities in Cross River State, Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd25295.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/business-economics/25295/effect-of-tourism-on-economic-wellbeing-of-host-communities-in-cross-river-state-nigeria/anionwu-carol
An Economic Analysis Of The Effect Of Volcano National Park Tourism Demand On...Sheila Sinclair
This document analyzes the effect of volcano national park tourism demand on human livelihood in Rwanda, using a case study of Burera and Musanze districts. It finds that factors like education level, household income, political stability, climate, and animal species visited positively influence tourism demand. Employment opportunities, new job creation, and enhanced business activities are also positively impacted by volcano park tourism. The biggest challenges for volcano park development are lack of sufficient land, insufficient human capital, pandemic diseases, limited funds, population pressure, and species reduction. The researcher recommends smallholder farmers promote local agricultural product supply to tourists, and the government make volcano park visits more affordable for Rwandans.
Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries and is a major source of income for many countries. It can have both positive and negative impacts towards the image of the particular destinations tourism image. Sustainable tourism development attempts to find the balance between Environment, Economic and Culture to create an improved quality of life for the host community. The paper analyses about the concepts, practices, strategies, issues and trends of Sustainable Tourism Development
Tourism plays an important economic role globally and domestically. Internationally, tourism accounted for 6.1% of global GDP and 6.8% of global employment in 1994. Domestically, countries are increasingly promoting domestic tourism to stimulate local economies. Different types of tourism include medical tourism, shopping tourism, business tourism, religious tourism, and entertainment tourism. Each type can provide economic benefits such as increased employment, foreign exchange earnings, and business opportunities. However, rapid tourism growth has also led to some negative social, cultural, and environmental impacts. Overall, tourism is considered an important industry that contributes significantly to economic development through job creation, diversification of economies, and stimulation of other interconnected industries.
Contribution of the hospitality and tourism sector to theAlexander Decker
This document discusses the contribution of tourism to local development in the Hohoe Municipality of Ghana. It finds that the municipality received GH¢122,877.90 in tourism revenue in 2008, with an annual growth rate of 162.2%, but revenue fell to GH¢18,122.5 in 2011 due to lack of marketing and institutional issues. The study was conducted in three communities with tourist attractions in the municipality to investigate how tourism has impacted development. It utilized surveys and interviews to assess revenue utilization and challenges facing the tourism sector.
Contribution of the hospitality and tourism sector to theAlexander Decker
This document discusses the contribution of the hospitality and tourism sector to local community development in the Hohoe Municipality of Ghana. It finds that the municipality received GH¢122,877.90 in tourism revenue in 2008, with an average annual growth rate of 162.2%, but revenue fell to GH¢18,122.5 in 2011 due to lack of marketing and institutional issues. The document recommends capacity building for local communities, improved tourism marketing and promotion, greater private sector participation, and diverse tourism products to strengthen the sector's contributions to development.
Exploring The Community Participation, Tourism Village, And Social-Economic T...inventionjournals
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Community development and tourism a socio-economic analysis of tourism impacts in bauchi
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Community Development and Tourism: A Socio-economic
Analysis of Tourism Impacts in Bauchi
Elochukwu A. Nwankwo
Department of Archaeology and Tourism, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
E-mail: elochukwu.nwankwo@unn.edu.ng
Phone number: 08037558675
Matthias U. Agboeze
Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies,University of Nigeria, Nsukka
E-mail: matthias.agboeze@unn.edu.ng
Phone number: 08065127050
Abstract
Community development and tourism have been functioning as amongst global perfect merge for economic and
general development of communities. Tourism over the years has distinguished itself as one of the major tools
for income generation and poverty alleviation in both rural and urban areas in developing nations like Nigeria.
Participation in tourism-related economic activities contributes immensely in the community development of
localities or places. Hence, the central aim of community development is to positively affect lives and standard
of living of a people. Localities with equitable tourism potentials stand a better chance in maximizing the
contributions of tourism to their economic lives by actively initiating and participating in various tourism
businesses; small and large scale businesses. This paper surveyed Bauchi town in Nigeria, with the above
premise in mind and ended up studying the economic impacts of tourism on community development in Bauchi,
degree of participation by the community and the role of the community towards tourism development in the
area. At the end, it was discovered that tourism related businesses dominates economic related businesses in the
area, virtually all social classes of people in Bauchi participate in one or more tourism-related businesses and
finally, active participation of the community aid the development and sustenance of tourism in the area.
Keywords: Community Development, Tourism, Economy, Impact.
Introduction:
Development can be seen as “…the general improvement in economic, social and political conditions of
the whole society in terms of reduction or elimination of poverty… and unemployment within the context of a
growing economy” (Openjuru, 2004:11). Community development is “a process of enriching the social,
economic, political and educational life of a geographically demarcated area often through the process of actions,
community education and development education” (Javis, 1990; in Imhabekhai, 2009: 3). “Community
development has been a veritable tool in the process of national development” (Abiona, 2009:11). Anyanwu
(1992) was of the view that community development initiates a change for better living in a community. He
furthered by saying that such change should be deliberate and induced through community efforts. “A nation can
have high rate of investment and external reserve while a majority of the people in the nation suffer from poverty.
It therefore, means that there could be quantitative changes in investment and Gross National Product (GNP)
while the people are poor” (Abiona, 2009;9). Community development “…underscores the new ‘multiple’
approach by which a complex of experts jointly seek to tackle a variety of problems or provide a variety of
services- education, recreation, medical etc.- to meet with some of the emerging problems caused by dynamic
economic system of the community” (Ezeh, 1999 :17)
“The problem of developing …communities is now of major concern in the development planning of
developing countries” (Anyanwu, 1992, 21). The search for economic reliance of dwindling economy has
continued through time. Nations seek for reliable economic base for their economies on a progressive and
sustainable scale. Tourism has been observed as one of the viable economic sectors that have the needed muscle
to carry a nation’s economy out of the poverty pit (Liu, Sheldon and Var, 1987). Cooper, Fletcher, Fyall, Gilbert,
and Wanhil (2005) noted that tourism generates millions of jobs on yearly basis and by so doing minimizing the
unemployment level. It was equally observed that “tourism, the world’s largest industry, has the ability to
harness its power in the developed world and became a force for poverty reduction and aid in the development
process in developing economies, while being respectful to the customs, cultures and environment of the local
communities” (Kennedy & Dornan, 2009;183). Tourism aids community and regional development by way of
generating supply of needed revenue and foreign exchange through tourists’ visitations to tourist destinations
(Dickenson et al, 1996; Kennedy & Dornan, 2009). Tourism responds to the standard of living of a people via
income generation and distribution (Agboeze & Nwankwo, 2013). “Tourism has become the mainstay of the
local economy and it is integrated closely with the other components of local development planning that the
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community has identified, which include agriculture, research and cultural preservation” (Harris, 2009:128). It
was also observed that “in the latest decade, tourism has arisen as an innovative development tool for the
developing world” (Zhao, 2009:169).
However, many governments and private sectors have geared efforts towards investing in tourism due
to its role in poverty alleviation. This is evident in the Pro-Poor Tourism (PPT) programme, STEP programme
(Sustainable Tourism-Alleviating Poverty) by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO),
including wide range of both regional and local initiatives. It was also observed that tourism-based approach to
poverty alleviation has generated intense interest from various governments and development organizations,
through various policy formulations (Scheyvens, 2007). For instance, Hawking and Mann (2007) noted that the
World Bank has significantly increased its support to tourism related projects since 2000. The Asian
Development Bank (ADB) is equally involved significantly in ensuring development through tourism by
investing hugely in tourism projects in Mekong Sub-region (ADB, 2004). Besides, the United Nations World
Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has worked closely with various organized institutions towards investing in the
needs of small and micro businesses. The PPT (Pro-Poor Tourism) assistance has also been enhancing tourism
development and poverty alleviation. It is also of great importance to ensure amiable integration of the private
sector establishments to this regard due to its domineering role in the micro business of various rural areas. This
will equally ensure a holistic planning system (Harrison & Schipni, 2007; Spenceley & Goodwin, 2007).
Haris (2009) also observed that tourism is making much impact on the economy of Bario. He noted that
the community combined effectively with various tourism managements to harness the economic implications of
tourism. The study looked at the various typologies of tourism in Bario and their economic implications (Haris,
2009). The research also found out that pro-poor tourism and its economic impacts cannot be fully achieved
without the combined efforts of the community, tourism managements, the private sector, the government and
tourists (Suntikul, Baver, & Song, 2009). The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the
Pacific (UNESCAP) noted that planners and policy-makers in tourism must define the task of poverty alleviation
through income levels above the poverty line for the greater number of the people. This is pertinent because if
considered appropriately by policy makers, tourism will aid heavily in poverty alleviation (UNESCAP, 2003;
Suntikul, Baver, & Song, 2009). This is indispensable because small tourism business has much direct effect on
the lives of the local people through economic emancipation (Zhao, 2009). Previous studies have equally
observed that small tourism businesses are faced with number of challenges in the various tourism destinations
ranging from shortage of skilled staff, limited access to business expertise, minimal management training and
lack of adequate capital resources for the business commencement and sustenance (Ateljevic & Doorne, 2004;
Becton & Graetz, 2001; Page, Forber, & Lawton, 1999; Zhao, 2009). Zhao and Ritchie (2007) also noted in their
studies that for tourism to empower the economy of the destination, there is need for utmost collaboration and
effectiveness of destination competitiveness and local participation. Mowforth & Munt (2003), on the economic
viability of pro-poor tourism in the destination area, noted that pro-poor tourism is an interesting idea towards
economic sustainability as well as socio-economic, socio-cultural and environmental sustainability.
It is unfortunate that in spite economic relevance of tourism to national, regional and community
development, tourism is still neglected in some major economies of the world more especially the developing
economies where the role of tourism to nation building is yet to be appreciated and encouraged. Looking at the
high rate of unemployment which is having devastating implications to the economies of these developing
nations like Nigeria, one would belief that equitable income distribution would aid in alleviating this societal
menace called poverty, hence “community development involves conscious acceleration of change in social,
economic and technological spheres as well as planned social change in both rural and urban areas” (Imhabekhai,
2009; 5). This motivated this study on the economic impacts of tourism in Bauchi vis-à-vis community
development in the area.
The Study Area
Bauchi is the capital city of Bauchi State in Nigeria. Geographically, the state lies between 9.3° and
12.3° north of the Equator, 8.5° and 11° east of the Greenwich Meridian. Bauchi state, as one of the states in the
northern Nigeria, is bounded by eight states; Jigawa State, Plateau State and Kano State, to the West; Taraba
State, Yobe State and Gombe State, to the North-East; and Kaduna State to the North-West. Bauchi State covers
a total land area of 549,260 sq. km. which is about 5.3% of Nigeria’s total land mass (Bauchi State,2004).
“Bauchi state lies generally at an altitude of about 600m above sea level, being part of the central Nigeria high
lands and Jos Plateau complex” (Unity Games, 2004;33). Bauchi has two distinctive vegetation zones; the
Sudan Savannah and Sahel Savanna. The Sudan Savanna is the type of vegetation covering the southern part of
Bauchi state, while the Sahel Savanna is found at the middle of the state as one move from the southern to the
northern part of the state. Also the southern part of the state is mountainous as a result of the continuation of the
Jos-Plateau, while the northern part is generally sandy (Bauchi State, 2004). Moreover, the kind of vegetation
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found above is conditioned by various climatic factors that determine the rate of rainfall received in Bauchi.
Bauchi has a kind of rainfall ranging from 1300mm per annum in the south and 700mm per annum in the
extreme north. This pattern of rainfall in the area is necessitated by the fact that in the West African sub-region,
rains generally comes from the north as they are carried away by the south westerlies. This has led to the
progressive dryness towards the north, culminating in the desert condition in the far north (Bauchi State, 2004).
Methodology
Significantly, both qualitative and quantitative methods of research were used which helped in the
independence of data collection and subsequent data analysis. Bryman (2006) noted that the combination of
qualitative and quantitative methods has been notable in the recent years since it adds to adequate testing among
data gotten from both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Research instruments were administered on
traders, workers and other benefactors from tourism-generated jobs in the area. One hundred and fifty (150)
questionnaires were distributed with only one hundred and seventeen (117) questionnaires returned. Fourteen (14)
invalid questionnaires were disqualified, leaving only one hundred and three (103) valid questionnaires for data
analysis. Also from the qualitative aspect of the research, sixteen (16) informants were engaged in an individual
in-depth interview, including field observation. Frequency distribution and percentages were used in the
descriptive and explanatory methods of data analysis.
Findings:
Demographic distribution of people involved in the tourism-generated economic activities in Bauchi.
Table 1: Demographic characteristics of participants in tourism-related economic activities in Bauchi.
It is very significant at this juncture to discuss the findings on the demographic information as
envisaged in Table 1 above, under the following headings; gender, age, marriage, and level of education. Gender
wise, while 33% of the respondents were female, 67% were males. That does not mean that majority of males
are more in business in Bauchi, but the percentage of females were restricted for religious reasons. Considering
the inherent religion (Islam) in the area and respect for ones culture, majority of females could not be accessed.
Majority of females are less educated and engage mostly in small scale businesses. Results show that majority
(34%) of the respondents involved in tourism-generated economic activities are within age range of 35-44 years.
More than a quarter (31%) of the respondents is also within 25-35 years age range. For the others see Table 1.
This has shown that the major work force in Bauchi is within the ages of 25-44 which comprises of 64.7% (31.1%
+ 33.6%) of the total work force in the area. 4.1% of the entire work force are ageing and can not contribute
much to the work force of the area. Majority of people in this category do not engage in serious economic
activities while some of them who are educated are not at the managerial level of some of the economic activities.
This notion is equally applicable to those within the age range of 55-64 who dominates 6.1% of the entire work
force in the tourism-related economic activities in Bauchi. Participants ranging from ages 15-24 who occupies
10.2% of the workforce are mostly children who help out their parents, relations and friends in their various
economic activities, while some of them are under apprenticeship. Minimal number of them in this category has
their own business or working to be paid either salary or wages.
Moreover, marriage wise, the majority of people that are engage in tourism-generated economic
activities in Bauchi are married since they dominate 55.3% of the entire population while the unmarried occupies
the remaining 44.7%. This is because those who are married are more settled to engage in various economic
activities due to the increase family responsibilities. In most cases both husband and wife engage in the joint
ownership of some business activities in the area. Considering the level of education, the workforce is distributed
as thus; No education- 32.6%, primary education- 35.2 %, secondary education- 24.4% and post-secondary
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education-7.8%. This shows that the majority of the people in the tourism-generated economic activities in
Bauchi are averagely educated. This majority who engaged in various petty and small-scale businesses in the
area did not have any formal education but are endowed with business acumen to thrive in various economic
activities. Most of them with no or minimal formal education which possess 67.8% (32.6% + 35.2%), are
engaged as casual workers in various tourism-generated economic activities in the state. The diminutive
percentage of the participants in tourism-generate economic activities (7.8%), are mostly the highly educated
who occupies various managerial positions in tourism-related establishments.
Business Characteristic of the Population
Table 2: Features of the Business.
In Table 2 above, the study considered various degrees of employees that are employed in the tourism-
related economic activities in Bauchi. Take for instance, from the tourism-related businesses studied, 15.4% of
the total employment was in hotels and similar establishments. These include hotels and related establishments
that provide lodging accommodation to guests. Most prominent amongst these hotels is the Zaranda Hotel which
has about 185 guest rooms. There are many other hotels including various guest houses like the Police Officers’
Mess Guest house, Focus Guest In, etc. These hotels and guest houses provide varying degree of accommodation
and comfort in guests to Bauchi, with various levels of income earners given considerable attention. However,
Fast-food Joints occupies 6.9% of the total tourism-related businesses considered in the study. The Bar is
amongst the least tourism-related economic activities (4.2%) due to the nature of religion and culture of the
people which forbid opening of bars along the streets.
The few bars in the area are found at the Army Barracks, Igbo quarters and other secluded environments.
Tourism ministries and boards control about 12.3% of the total employees or earners in the tourism-related
economic activities in the area. These include various people employed in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism,
Nigeria Tourism Development Cooperation (NTDC), State Tourism Board, Local Government Tourism
Committees, etc. Moreover, 13.1% of those earners in the tourism-related economic activities include various
hawkers or itinerant traders who are involve in mobile business in Bauchi to provide various goods and services
to the comfort of guests to Bauchi.
Business activities: Nature of participation
Hotel and related establishments- 15.4% Self-employed- 38.3%
Fast-food joints- 6.9% Privately employed- 46.4%
Restaurants- 16.1% Publicly employed- 15.3%
Bar- 4.2%
Transportation- 13.3% Amount on investment (N)
Hawking- 3.5% 1,000 and below- 29.3%
Tourist sites- 6.7% 1,000 to 10,000- 33.9%
Ministries & Boards- 12.3% 10,000 to 20, 000- 15.7%
Travel Agencies- 4.2% 20,000 to 100,000- 12.3%
Tour Operation- 3.5% 100,000 and above- 8.8%
Others- 4.3%
Origin of business Average monthly income (N)
Start-up- 49.2% 3000 and below- 9.3%
Inherited- 2.8% 1,000 to 5,000- 12.3%
Purchased- 6.4% 6,000 to 10,000- 14.8%
Employed- 41.6% 11,000 to 20,000- 27.3%
21,000 to 100,000- 19.4%
Length of operation 100,000 and above- 16.9%
Less than one year- 9.2%
One to five years- 21.6% Use of technology
Six to ten years- 30.9% None- 32.9%
More than ten years- 38.3% Telephone- 25.6%
Computer- 18.4%
Seasonality Internet- 10.9%
Seasonal- 31.4% Vehicles- 12.2%
Non-seasonal- 68.6%
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Furthermore, by the origin of the business, the study considered how various degrees of income earners
got involved in the tourism-relate economic activities in Bauchi. It was gathered that 49.2% of them were the
initiators who are initial entrepreneur of their various businesses. 2.8% of them inherited theirs either from
parents, relations of friends, who might have started the business originally. 6.4% of these income earners in
tourism-related economic activities purchased the business after it must have been initiated and started by
someone else. They purchased them and share in the vision of the pioneer owners of the business. 41.6% of these
benefactors in the tourism-related economic activities were employees in the various public and private sector
establishments that provide tourism-related services in Bauchi.
The study equally x-rayed the time frame each of the employees/earners in tourism related-economic
activities, have spent in those economic activities. It was revealed that 9.2% of them have just spent below one
year within the period of the study; 21.6% have spent between one-five years, while 30.9% of them have spent
between six-ten years in those tourism-related economic activities. Also, 38.9% of them have spent more than
ten years in those economic activities. This statistics have shown that majority of those earners/employees in
tourism-related economic activities wish to spend more time in those economic activities once started, which
indicates the economic viability and sustenance of tourism-related economic activities. This is sacrosanct
because the duration is measured in the level of comfort and economic viability based on the economic analysis
of business success.
Also, the study considered the nature of participation of each individual in those tourism-related
economic activities. To this regard, the study reveled that 38.3% of these employees/income earners are self-
employed in their various business endeavors. 46.4% of them are employed in the private sector establishments
while 15.3% of them are employees of various levels government ranging from the Federal through the State to
the local governments. This finding has shown that the private sector contributes more in the engagement of staff
in the tourism-related economic activities in the area. Also most of them are self-employed who also engages
others as well to work for them as staff. Such development reacts favourably in the income generation and
distribution in the destination.
The study also looked at the amount of investment those participants in the tourism-related economic
activities have committed to those activities. To this regard, 29.3% of these income earners mostly hawkers and
other small-scale traders, commit less than one thousand Naira (N1,000.00) as capital for their business. Most of
them do not have shops or specialized equipments for their businesses. Greater percentage of people, about
33.9%, invested within the range of one thousand to ten thousand Naira (N1,000.00-N10,000.00) as capital for
their businesses. Small-scale traders and hawkers are also in this group. They made use of small kiosks or shops
along the streets or within the vicinity of various tourist sites. Small percentage of people, 8.8%, needed over one
hundred thousand Naira (N100,000.00), for the commencement of their business. These group of people include
various large scale traders and owners of various economic activities that demand huge capital investment like
building of hotels, guest houses, restaurants, fast-food joints, etc. They made up only 8.8% of the entire
population due t o their level of capital investment.
In addition, the study surveyed the average income of various employees/earners in the tourism-related
economic activities in Bauchi as shown in Table Two. This was necessary since income or profit level is among
the major motivators to the sustenance of any economic activity. To this regard, a small percentage of the people,
9.3%, have their average monthly income not more than three thousand Naira (N3,000.00) per month. These
include small itinerant traders among others. The greater percentage of the population, 27.3%, earns an average
monthly income of not more than twenty thousand Naira (N20,000.00). These include small-scale traders, casual
workers, security men in various hotels and other tourism establishments, etc. It is expected that some of them in
this group who work with various government establishments would have their income upwardly reviewed due
to the new minimum wage in Nigeria which will see the least employee in government establishments earn
nothing less than eighteen thousand Naira (N18,000.00) only. Higher earners which is 16.9% of the total
population, earn hundred thousand Naira (N100,000.00) and above. This later group include various skilled and
experienced workers in hotels, government establishments, various management, etc. some of them in this group
performs supervisory roles.
The study equally assessed the level of the use of technology in the various tourism-related economic
activities in Bauchi. The greater percentage of the population, 32.9% do not make use of any form of technology
in the running of their businesses. These include traders, small-scale traders, casual workers, laborers, etc. They
make their earnings without any technological involvement. 25.6% of the population makes use of telephones to
facilitate their economic activities, while 18.4% makes use of computers. 10.9% of them like those in hotels,
travel agencies, tour operators, etc, make use of the internet in the facilitation of their economic activities. Also
12.2% of them make use of vehicle as well.
Finally, the seasonality of these tourism-related economic activities was also considered by the study.
For instance, the available statistics has shown that 31.4% of the entire population has seasonal participation in
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those tourism-related economic activities. These groups include laborers, casual workers, etc, who are always
contracted when their services are needed and are disengaged afterwards. Also in this group are those small-scale
traders or hawkers who trade during special festivals or events. Some of them are seen at the Yankari Park at the
site of tourists/visitors, but they are not always seen in the park. In most cases, most of them use these tourism
related-economic activities as their second or alternative economic activities. While the greater percentage of the
population, 68.6%, are non-seasonal in their participation in those tourism-related economic activities in the area.
These groups include government workers, hotel staff, staff and owners of various restaurant shops and fast-food
joints, staff of travel agencies and tour operators, road transporters, etc.
Business Involvement
Table 3: Percentage of business involvement by both the local people and visitors to Bauchi.
In this aspect of the study, the percentage of involvement in various tourism-related economic activities in
Bauchi between the local people from Bauchi and their visitors, were measured to have a clear picture of level of
involvement by each category. By visitor(s), the study refers to every individual or group of individuals who are
participating in various tourism-related economic activities in Bauchi but not indigenous of Bauchi. Some of
them came from the neighbouring states, some from other parts of Nigeria and others from outside the shores of
Nigeria. Ascertaining the level of involvement of these categories of income earners in Bauchi, will help in
measuring the economic impact of tourism in Bauchi.
However, in hotels and other related establishments, 57% of earners in this area are visitors as against
43% local people. This is because of the lucrative nature of hotel business in the area which has drawn much
interest from visitors outside Bauchi. In fast-food joints, the local people were greater with 61% due to the much
presence of local fast-food joints in the area. Most of the modern fast-food joints in the area were dominated by
visitors. The opposite was the case at restaurants where the local people dominate with 73% as against 27% of
the visitors. Then the much dominance of the bar business in the area by visitors with 72% is as a result of
respect for the tradition and religion of the people. In transportation and tour operation, the local people
dominate with 76% and 52% respectively as against the visitors 24% and 48% respectively. Another aspect of
the tourism-related economic activities that has much dominance by the local people is the hawking business,
with 86% dominance leaving visitor with a manageable 14%. This is because of the small capital involvement in
most of the hawking businesses in the area and also for the fact that most of thee local people live very close to
their homes, and do not spend much on transportation and communication with their relatives. In most of the
tourist sites, like the Yankari Park, the local people have an advantage over the visitors due to their propinquity
to these sites in knowledge and distance. The study also revealed much dominance of the local people in the
Hotel & related Ministries & Boards
Establishments local people- 88%
Local people- 43% visitors- 12%
Visitors- 57%
Travel Agency
Fast-food joints local people- 64%
Local people- 61% visitors- 36%
Visitors- 39%
Bar
Restaurants local people- 28%
Local people- 73% visitors- 72%
Visitors- 27%
Tour Operation
Transportation local people- 52%
Local people- 76% visitors- 48%
Visitors- 24%
Tourist Sites
Hawking local people- 75%
Local people- 86% visitors- 25%
Visitors- 14%
Others
Local people- 79%
Visitors- 21%
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employees of various Ministries and Boards in Bauchi with 88%. This is because, according to one of the
informants, the local people are considered more in these tourism- related government jobs so as to involve them
in the tourism development of the area and at the same time minimizing the rate of possible hostilities against
tourism projects in the area by these tourism ministries and boards. Also 64% of the local people are found in the
travel agency business in the area due to the fact that most of the travel agencies in Bauchi specialize in Mecca
and other Muslim trips. Only few of the travel agencies do package tours to other parts of the world from Bauchi.
Finally, other businesses also have dominance by the local people with 79% as against 21% being secured by
visitors. This is made possible because, feeling at home would motivate many local people to engage in these
businesses to earn a living irrespective of capital, income or stress level in the business. This is in contrast to the
view of Harrison (1992) that poor people from the local community are always dominated against in the tourism
economy by the local elites and foreigners.
Conclusion
An increase in the household income helps in the quality of life of families. Hence “community
development is concerned with the study of the value system and the structural functioning of a community”
(Anyanwu, 1992; 25). Families are motivated to engage in various economic activities due to the expected
income in the household as well as the desire to minimize level of concentration on some laborious economic
activities like faming (McGehee & Kim, 2004). However, tourism has many positive economic impact on the
economy of a region that does not undermine the negative tendencies of tourism in a place as noted by some
studies (e.g. Ashworth, 1992; Rothman, 1998; Smith, 1989; Hall, 2000; Williams and Shaw, 1998; Marcouiller,
1997; Fredrick, 1993; Lewis, Hunt, & Plantinga, 2003; etc.). Contrary to this, the local community benefits more
from Pro-Poor Tourism through the assimilation of western ideals of quality, sustainability and ecology which
are embedded in community-based tourism (Neudorfer, 2006). This is because in Nigeria, “poverty is usually
severe in rural areas, where social services and infrastructure are limited or non-existent” (Global Action on
Aging, 2009;1). However, towards ensuring maximum utilization of economic potentials of tourism, some hints
are necessary. Take for instance, there should be improved government policy to that effect. This particular study
has shown that over 70% of income earners in tourism-related economic activities in Bauchi are powered by the
private sector. The private sector should be protected by the government and other local authorities in Bauchi for
them to invest in the economy. This is because the investment of the private sector makes more positive impact
in the economic development of the local economy via Pro-Poor Tourism. This is pertinent because the
government cannot pay every member of the society considering the fact that government impact on
employment is concentrated mostly on the tourism ministries and boards in the state.
However, the impact of infrastructural and superstructural development in pro-poor tourism programme
should not be undermined. These include provision of roads, efficient road network, medical facilities, adequate
and reliable power supply, efficient security system, etc. One of the interviewees at Yankari Park noted that one
of the major problems militating against their productivity is inefficient power supply. He lamented bitterly by
insisting that their level of income would have been maximized tremendously if there were efficient power
supply in the area. Also, roads to some tourist sites are dilapidated, with poor medical facilities in some remote
areas in Bauchi. Improvement in the infrastructural base of Bauchi will encourage optimum use of tourism for
poverty alleviation and income generation in Bauchi. There is also need for proper orientation and involvement
of the local people in the management of some tourism projects or programmes in Bauchi. This is imperative
because “…stakeholders must be fully informed and utilized in the design, planning and implementation of the
tourism process” (Eze-Uzomaka, 2006;117) in the area. The local communities need to be adequately informed
and involved towards ensuring development and sustenance of tourism projects in Bauchi since tourism
development could be part of community development. This is because possible hostilities from the local
community will not only destroy those tourism projects but will also defeat the aim of poverty alleviation,
income generation and community development in Bauchi through tourism. Moreover, site development and
awareness campaigns should be boosted by the relevant government authorities like the Nigerian Tourism
Development Commission (NTDC), Ministry of Culture and Tourism Bauchi, Bauchi State Tourism Board,
Local Government Tourism Committees, relevant NGO’s, etc. This will not only consolidate already developed
sites in Bauchi but will also develop more tourist sites in Bauchi, thereby making way for more tourism-related
economic activities in Bauchi. Proper awareness campaigns of these tourism sites will encourage tourist traffic in
Bauchi and also the level of patronage on tourism-related economic activities in Bauchi. To this regard the
government of Bauchi and Nigeria in general should make and implement policies that would encourage private
sector investment and participation in the local economy. Suntikul, Baver, and Song (2009) noted that favourable
policies encourage foreigners to invest in the local economy and that their investments make much positive
impact on such economies. Government through relevant authorities should ensure that foreigners who are not
dubious are given appropriate motivation to participate in the development of the local economy. Such will
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improve the private sector investment
Finally, the study has succeeded in evaluating the enormous contribution of tourism to poverty
alleviation in Bauchi through involvement in tourism-related economic activities. Such evaluation revealed how
tourism is impacting greatly on the provision of job opportunities and income earning options in Bauchi. The
study is timed especially now that majority of the national economies are seeking for ways of alleviating poverty
through the provision of job opportunities and other income earning options. This will equally reduce the high
rate of social ills masterminded indirectly by unemployment. It is expected that adequate manipulation of the
proffered recommendation will go a long way in increasing the potentials of tourism in income generation and
poverty alleviation in Bauchi, Nigeria in general and other parts of the world where tourism viabilities to local,
regional and national economic development is given utmost consideration. Hence, “community development is
viewed as involving the improvement of a community’s system of values, its structure, as well as the usages
through which it functions and is maintained” (Anyanwu, 1992; 24).
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