The Impact of Eco Tourism, Cultural Tourism and Recreational Services as a Tool for Poverty Alleviation in Developing Countries

• 발행기관: 세계문화관광학회
• 저자명: Olomo Jerome Abiola
• 간행물 정보: 『Conference Proceedings』9th International Joint World Cultural Tourism Conference 2008, 83~89쪽, 전체 7쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 관광학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2008.11.30

영문 초록

Developing countries of the world depended on the economic and technological support of the Western World i.e. United States of America, Unites kingdom, Europe, the Scandinavian countries for several decades before the industrial revolution took place close to the 16th century. With the technological revolution that took place after this period there were lots of development that witnessed economic boom. The developing countries referred to as the under developed third world now started benefiting from the economical and technological wealth of these developed countries. Eco tourism started developing with growth in the natural resources through ecological potentials, wildlife, biodiversity, ecosystem evolution dependent on the natural resources that are located in these third world countries like Nigeria, China, Kenya, South Africa, Caribbean, Jamaica e.t.c. Movement of people (humans) started from one geo-political location to the other across the globe. Wildlife, parks and game reserves were developed including designated protected areas for natural habitats e.t.c, Cultural tourism was developed upon to bring to memory various traditional and cultural heritage that characterized the historical background of most natives with their ethnic values. Recreation services witnessed a tremendous growth because of its health and social benefits made available for tourists on various visits. There were adequate provision of sporting, and hospitality services at various games villages, recreational sport centers etc. Job opportunities were made available at the grassroot levels. This research paper addresses the various factors mentioned earlier in-depth and compared the benefit from each one. The economic and social gains were discussed including the area of poverty alleviation to provide job opportunities for the unemployed. 100 Questionnaire were given out to the respondents in the field to assess situations. Relevant statistical analyses were carried out. Findings were made, followed up by relevant suggestions on contribution to knowledge; recommendations were discussed.

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