Browsing by Author "Falabi, M. O."

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    ASSESSING THE BARRIERS TO ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND PARTICIPATION OF OWU ONIRE COMMUNITY AT OWU WATERFALL IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
    (Elizade Journal of Research in Hospitality and Tourism Management, 2022-03-08) Falabi, M. O.
    The study focused on the barrier to ecotourism development and economic development of Owu waterfall in Kwara State, Nigeria. A self-developed validated questionnaire and an in-depth interview were used as research instruments, and data was analyzed using descriptive analysis. The target population for the study were household heads, farmers, civil servants, and market women. The findings revealed that the local community's participation in the development of ecotourism in the area is low due to a variety of factors. Barriers to community participation were divided into three categories, which included operational, structural, and cultural. However, it is recommended that existing policies to aid the development of rural tourism should be reviewed while coming up with structural plans to increase the potential of rural tourism in Nigeria. In order to encourage local participation, all stakeholders that are involved in ecotourism development in Owu Waterfall need to work together. In addition, the local community also must overcome the limited capacity for them to participate, such as time and human resources. All parties participating in the ecotourism development of Owu Waterfall must cooperate if local participation is to be boosted
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    ASSESSING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF OLOJO FESTIVAL TO THE PROMOTION OF DOMESTIC TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
    (Malete Journal of Management and Social Science, 2024-12-01) Adedayo, O. F.; Folorunso, O. S.; Bashiru, A. A.; Falabi, M. O.
    This study explores the Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, as a crucial cultural event with implications for domestic tourism and socio-economic development. Through desk research methodology involving literature review and analysis of official documents and media sources, the study delves into the historical and cultural significance of the festival. The Olojo Festival, rooted in Yoruba mythology, serves as a religious and cultural celebration, honoring the descent of Oduduwa and the creation of the earth. It is positioned as an integral part of Nigeria's cultural heritage, offering tourists opportunities to experience the rich diversity of Nigerian culture. The study examines the socio-economic impacts of the festival, including local income generation, tradition preservation, economic development, job creation, and community development. Despite challenges such as environmental pollution and overcrowding, the festival's positive contributions to local economies and cultural preservation are highlighted. Additionally, the Olojo Festival is recognized for its intangible benefits, fostering pride, identity, and unity among the Yoruba people and promoting cultural exchange and dialogue within Nigerian society. Thus, the study advocates for continued support and promotion of the Olojo Festival and similar cultural events as essential drivers of economic growth and cultural resilience in Ile-Ife and beyond because the festival as emerged as a vital platform for promoting domestic tourism, fostering community development, and preserving cultural heritage of the Yoruba people.
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    CONSIDEERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN TOURISM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
    (Journal of Business Education, Kwara State University, 2014) Olatunji, A. G.; Falabi, M. O.
    Tourism is an age long activity in human social living, the need to engage in tourist activities is born out of the nature of human being, to explore the world beyond their immediate environment. More recent than ever, tourism activities have increased globally due to the emergence ofglobalization and the ever-increasing zeal of the people to engage in leisure activities. The increase in tourism activities globally has made many governments all over the world to put vested interest in the development of the sector due to their discovery that development of tourism could be used as an effective tool to revitalize their economies. Through entrepreneurial investment in tourism, some countries with enormous tourism potentials has been able to develop their tourism sector successfully but some many others especially in the developing countries like Nigeria has not been doing well in this regard. Despite the availability of enormous tourism products in Nigeria, the country is yet to develop most of its tourism products to meet modern international standard. This article argued that lack of appropriate entrepreneurial mindset suitable enough to promote tourism entrepreneurship of both the government and the people could be held responsible for such a situation. In this regard, the paper recommends that promoting entrepreneurial investment in tourism (tourism entrepreneurship) could be used as veritable tool to rejuvenate the moribund economic situation of the country and could also be used to change the status of the country from a developing to a sustainable developed nation.
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    Globalization, Tourism and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: The Problems and the Prospects
    (Ilorin Journal od Business and Social Sciences, 2014-03-08) Olatunji, A; Falabi, M. O.
    Globalization has been one of the major political-economic term that had gained academic attention of most social science scholars of this century. Globalization has left a significant impact on the on various aspects of human life and has been an enhancing and sustaining factor on various areas of life. Specifically, one of those important areas of modern living greatly influenced by globalization is tourism.
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    Occupational Health in the Nigerian Hospitality Industry (A Case Study of Premier Hotel, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria)
    (Elizade Journal of Research in Hospitality and Tourism Management, 2020-12-08) Falabi, M. O.; Folorunso, O. S.
    The aim of this study is to examine occupational health in the Nigerian hospitality industry using premier hotel, Ibadan, as the case study. Workers are exposed to common hazards in the hospitality industry such as ergonomic hazards, mechanical hazard, electrical hazards, chemical hazards, physical hazards and stress hazards. This study adopted a mixed research data collection method, using qualitative and quantitative approach. The findings revealed that work-related injuries and job hazards are common phenomenon in the industry while the management of the hotel have made tremendous effort to reduce the risk associated with working in the hotel through proper orientation of staff, employment of HACCP, and putting measures in place to control workplace injuries and job hazards as applicable to all department in the hotel.
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    Service Quality Factors as Predictor of Customers Satisfaction in Selected Medium Hotels in Metropolis, Osun State, Nigeria
    (Journal of Institutional Catering, Hospitality and Tourism Management (JICHTM), 2022-04-08) Falabi, M. O.; Akintade, E. A.
    Customer satisfaction is an important driving force in hotel organization. This is because it can increase sales and help revenue generation in hotel. It can also result into customers' loyalty, repeat patronage, and recommendation of hotel service quality products to guest and friend. The study chooses ServQual model as a conceptual framework. Quantitative data collection method was adopted. Findings showed the factors jointly contribute to customers satisfaction in medium hotels in the study area. Based on the findings, the study recommended that the medium hotel managers need to develop strategy to promote these factors in their various hotels.
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    The Effect of Modern Equipment on Hotel Food and Beverages Services: A Case Study of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
    (Journal of Institutional Catering, Hospitality and Tourism Management, 2022-03-08) Akintade, E. A.; Falabi, M. O.
    The study emphasizes the impact of modern equipment on food and beverages production.
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    The Past, Present and Future of Architecture and Tourism (Architourism) Towards Sustainable Development in Nigeria
    (African Journal of Management and Business Research, 2023-01-01) Odetoye, A. S.; Maidugu, Y.; Falabi, M. O.; Osunkunle, A.
    The validation of past, present and future of architecture and tourism is very important due to the factors like cultural identity, values, climate, religion, availability of natural materials, construction methods, socioeconomic conditions, and advancement of technology in Nigeria. This study recommends the committed pursuit of positive collaboration in order to achieve vital development of Architourism in the world and Nigerian built environment towards sustainable development.