The impact of road transportation infrastructure on tourism development in Nigeria
O.U Alex-Onyeocha1*, Lantana Nnaji2, Lynda A. Anyanwu1, Samuel T Ajoku1, Amos Opoola3,Yakubu E. Faith1 and Christian C. Maduakolam1
Research Paper I Published June,2015
Pearl Journal of Management, Social Science and Humanities Vol. 1 (3), pp. 48-55
1Department of Hospitality Management, Dorben
Polytechnic, Bwari Abuja, Nigeria.
2Department of Educational Services and
Training, National Museum, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
3Eclipse Travels and Tourism Limited,FCT,
Abuja, Nigeria.
*Corresponding author.E-Mail: alugoonconsult14@yahoo.com.
This study examines the impact of infrastructure on tourism
development in Nigeria with greater emphasis on road
transportation and was carried out to determine if Nigerian
roads were unsuitable for safe transportation and for
tourism development. Literature was reviewed in the areas of
transportation, infrastructure and tourism; it reveals the
contribution of tourist industry to Nigeria economy and its
impact to tourism development. Structured questionnaires
were used for data collection. Data collected were analyzed
using tables and simple percentage analysis. Result showed
that a developed road transport infrastructure and tourism
industry, open up a particular place for development,
thereby boosting the revenue earning of such area, transport
and encouraging tourism to thrive. Therefore, based on the
results of the study, it is recommended that government
should ensure continuous and regular check of road transport
infrastructure, the safety of the commuters and tourism
police to protect life and properties.
Key words: Transport, transportation, infrastructure,
tourism.
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