Journal of Tourism & Hospitality
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Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies, Division of Hospitality and Tourism, Ritsumeikan Asian Pacific University 874-8577 Oita, Beppu, Japan

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• Research Article   
  Evaluation of Impact of Tourism on the Quality of Life of the Host Community Resident in Idanre, Ondo State Nigeria
  Author(s): Moyosola Agboola*, Rafiat Omolara Olowo and Oyinkansola Christiana Kevin-Israel
  
  It has been observed that tourism enhances the growth of the economics of developing nations because the industry relies on natural and cultural resources to attract tourists. Tourism can facilitate the development of infrastructure to tourist destinations located in rural areas, which lack amenities, thereby enhancing the quality of life of the community and its residents. Previous studies across the world have highlighted the relationship between tourism, community development and resident satisfaction. In Nigeria, this relationship has not been widely investigated as a subject of tourism research. Therefore, the study investigates the tourism impact on the quality of life of the host community in Idanre. The study employed the use of case study research design using qualitative (interview) and quantitative (questionnaire) methods. The population of the study co.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-0269.21.10.469

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