COMPARITIVE ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING WATER TOURISM PATRONAGE AND POTENTIALS WITHIN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT IN NIGERIA AND GHANA

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Nigeria is currently developing other sectors of the economy to diversify from its main stay which is oil. Tourism is one of the possible alternative income earner for the nation. Growing statistics indicate financial gains exist in exploiting the untapped wealth of water tourism: its potential lies hugely unexploited in Nigeria. Lagos, its former capital, has many water-based sites which are largely neglected or grossly under-utilized thereby wasting their natural recreational potentials. In the neighbouring Ghana, tourism is a major industry, particularly in Accra, its capital. This research examined the existing water tourism destinations in the two countries, comparing usage at two coastal cities and identifying the factors which affect water tourism. It proffers solutions enabling policy makers in government and private sector in Nigeria to plan better. Data was collected through the administration of structured questionnaires using the convenience sampling technique at four locations in Lagos coast namely Hermitage Resort, Badagary Beach, Bar Beach Harbour and Water Parks Ikeja, resulting in a sample size of 70. Similar questionnaires were distributed at Lambadi Beach, Accra Ghana resulting in a sample size of 34. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result of the survey revealed that most of the tourist destinations in both Nigeria and Ghana have parking, music, beach fronts, restaurants and bars but most do not have Piers/Marina, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling/Kayaking and Water Sports. The main factors causing unpopularity of water tourism in Nigeria are: lack of maintenance of existing facilities, good administration, staff courteousness and provision of water sports. In Ghana the causes are: problems with water quality/pollution, accessibility, easy transport, culture of adjourning communities and maintenance of existing facilities. The study recommends the provision of lacking facilities and better government incentives to improve usage.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• ABSTRACT
• INTRODUCTION
• BACKGROUND OF STUDY
• AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
• FINDINGS
• DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
• CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
• REFERENCES