Resort Potentials as a Strategy for Sustainable Tourism Development in Plateau State, Nigeria

Abstract

The unique climate conditions of Plateau State and the numerous tourism attraction and spots has made Plateau State the home of peace and tourism and also tourist haven of Nigeria. This paper is centered on five resorts in Plateau State such as National Museum, Jos Wildlife Park, ASSOP Falls, Pandom Wildlife Park and Solomon Lar Amusement Park. Data for resort patronage were provided only in National Musem, Jos Wildlife Park and ASSOP Falls. The critical issue of concerned was on domestic and international patronage of tourist resort between 1996-2008 and the recreational facilities provided in each of the resort centres. Data were collected base on questionnaires, directly field observation and interviews. The data collected were analyzed using ANOVA and the results obtained shows that there is a significance variation in the patronage of the different resorts centres used for this study. However, the viability of tourism potentials can only strive effective in Plateau State if there is full participation of the various stakeholders in decision making process.

The viable, equitable and bearable in Tanzania

“…There appears to be a wealth of cultural resources to the area, especially in relation to the traditional uses of the natural environment, but reserve restriction and the inability to access tourists has not allowed these residents to be able to turn their unique culture into an economic asset, a requirement for sustainability according to Sharpley (2009). As Eugene et al (2009) emphasise, bearable destinations are the hardest to remedy, especially when villagers are heavily regulated by the same organisation that reaps the growing economic success of the area. This paper has presented a snapshot in time of three independent case studies in Tanzania.…”

“…Sharpley (2009) suggests that cultural tourism places economic emphasis away from troubled environments. The bearable dimensions of development are suggested to be the hardest to remedy (Eugene, Eja, Otu, & Ushie, 2009). In this scenario, both the environment and society are well established, but the area lacks any clearly defined economic activity.…”