SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN ILORIN METROPOLIS: AN EXAMPLE OF HOTELS
This study examines the spatial distribution of hotels in Ilorin metropolis. The specific objectives include examine the trend of hotels in Ilorin, determine the factors influencing location of hotels in Ilorin, assess the services rendered in the hotel and determine the impact of hotels in the stud...
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| description | This study examines the spatial distribution of hotels in Ilorin metropolis. The specific objectives include examine the trend of hotels in Ilorin, determine the factors influencing location of hotels in Ilorin, assess the services rendered in the hotel and determine the impact of hotels in the study area. Both primary and secondary data were used for this study. One hundred and sixty questionnaires were administered in the study area. Descriptive (charts, tables, simple percentages) and inferential statistics chi-square (x2) were used to analyse the data for this work. The study revealed that market and commercial activities are the most influential factors of location of hotel industry in Ilorin and the major impact of hotel industry in Ilorin is the provision of employment. Recommendations were put forth to government to provide a sound database to monitor the effective operation of the hotel industry, a workable mechanism must also be put in place by the government to ensure tourism related activities all year round in the state, and investment in electricity supply by ensuring electricity is supplied to residents of Ilorin metropolis. Also, Individuals, government and corporate organizations such as NGOs should also take active part in the development of hotel industry in Ilorin to stimulate infrastructural development and job creation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e2a000f183bc4a579a64c5db8ccdcba62022-12-21T21:04:43ZengEditura Universitatii din OradeaAnalele Universităţii din Oradea: Seria Geografie1221-12732065-34092018-05-012818290SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN ILORIN METROPOLIS: AN EXAMPLE OF HOTELSEnekole Esther ADENIYI0Department of Geography Environment Management, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, e-mail: adeniyi.ee@unilorin.edu.ngThis study examines the spatial distribution of hotels in Ilorin metropolis. The specific objectives include examine the trend of hotels in Ilorin, determine the factors influencing location of hotels in Ilorin, assess the services rendered in the hotel and determine the impact of hotels in the study area. Both primary and secondary data were used for this study. One hundred and sixty questionnaires were administered in the study area. Descriptive (charts, tables, simple percentages) and inferential statistics chi-square (x2) were used to analyse the data for this work. The study revealed that market and commercial activities are the most influential factors of location of hotel industry in Ilorin and the major impact of hotel industry in Ilorin is the provision of employment. Recommendations were put forth to government to provide a sound database to monitor the effective operation of the hotel industry, a workable mechanism must also be put in place by the government to ensure tourism related activities all year round in the state, and investment in electricity supply by ensuring electricity is supplied to residents of Ilorin metropolis. Also, Individuals, government and corporate organizations such as NGOs should also take active part in the development of hotel industry in Ilorin to stimulate infrastructural development and job creation.http://istgeorelint.uoradea.ro/Reviste/Anale/Art/2018-1/7.AUOG_759_Adeniyi.pdftourismhotelstrendsinfrastructureservices |
| spellingShingle | Enekole Esther ADENIYI SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN ILORIN METROPOLIS: AN EXAMPLE OF HOTELS Analele Universităţii din Oradea: Seria Geografie tourism hotels trends infrastructure services |
| title | SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN ILORIN METROPOLIS: AN EXAMPLE OF HOTELS |
| title_full | SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN ILORIN METROPOLIS: AN EXAMPLE OF HOTELS |
| title_fullStr | SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN ILORIN METROPOLIS: AN EXAMPLE OF HOTELS |
| title_full_unstemmed | SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN ILORIN METROPOLIS: AN EXAMPLE OF HOTELS |
| title_short | SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN ILORIN METROPOLIS: AN EXAMPLE OF HOTELS |
| title_sort | spatial distribution of hospitality industry in ilorin metropolis an example of hotels |
| topic | tourism hotels trends infrastructure services |
| url | http://istgeorelint.uoradea.ro/Reviste/Anale/Art/2018-1/7.AUOG_759_Adeniyi.pdf |
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