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    EVALUATING THE WILLINGNESS OF TOURISTS TO PAY FOR THE RISE IN PARK POPULATIONS IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA
    (NHCI, 2023-06-03) Akintade, E. A1 Ogunlola H. O,Falabi M. O , and Olowookere-Ayodele O. O
    This study examined tourists' willingness to pay for increased park populations in south-west Nigeria. The objective of the study was to know the factors influencing tourists' willingness to pay. The main type of data for this study was gathered through structured questionnaires given to willing participants. A total of two hundred and thirty questionnaires was shared, and two hundred copies were retrieved for analysis. The collected data was analysed using descriptive statistics, and the Chi square test was used to determine the significance of the associations. To increase tourist satisfaction on visits, parks should introduce more economic value for the parks. Keywords: Wildlife populations, South-west Nigeria, Visitors, Willingness to pay, Conservation
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    Assessment of infrastructural and accessibility challenges influencing tourist patronage of heritage: case study of Esie museum .
    (tshwane University, 2025-07-03) Falabi M. O,
    M.O Falabi (2025): Assessment of infrastructural and accessibility challenges influencing tourist patronage of heritage: case study of Esie museum . Journal of creativity innovation and social entrepreneurship . Vol 7 (2); 112-131, Published by Tshwane university of Technology .
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    ASSESSING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE TOURISM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN NGERIA
    (sunmes intregrated journal, 2015-06-06) Bashiru Adekunle Afeez., Falabi Modupe O and Anozie Okechukwu
    Abstract Tourism is a collection of activities, services and industries that delivers a travel experience, including transportation, accommodations, eating and drinking establishments, retail shops, entertainment businesses, activity facilities and other hospitality services provided for individuals or groups traveling away from home which success highly depends on community participation and planning. Thus, this study was conducted to assessed community participation and planning of Erin Ijesha waterfall (Olumirin Waterfall) tourism Osun state Nigeria. Data on socio-economic background of the people and migration were the main type of data obtained through Structured questionnaires used to elicit information from respondents on the impacts of the waterfall within the community and the State in general, survey of focus-groups and discussion sessions were also held to clarify necessary issues. Results indicated that, Ijesha people are jealously and actively involved in the planning of Erin water fall activities which have impacted positively on their socio-economic life’s such as trading, investment, and hospitability. At the peak of tourism activities (Easter, Christmas etc) proceeds realized served as precursors to many incomes generating activities.
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    TOURISM GOVERNANCE, PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: INTERROGATING NIGERIA’S 2022 NIHOTOUR AC
    (akungba journal, 0010-10-25) Falabi M. O, Akerele E. E., Bashir A. A, Folorunso O. S., Lawal O. O.
    Abstract This study critically examines the implications of Nigeria’s National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (Establishment) Act, 2022 (NIHOTOUR Act), in the context of tourism governance, professional regulation, and sustainable development. While the Act aims to standardize training, certification, and practice within the tourism and hospitality industry, it has generated significant controversy among stakeholders due to its top-down enforcement strategy and limited stakeholder engagement. Drawing on secondary data, the research analyzes the legal and institutional framework of the Act, stakeholder responses, its alignment with global regulatory standards and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goals 8 and 16, and identifies gaps in governance and implementation. Findings reveal that although the Act aspires to professionalize the industry, it suffers from rigid regulatory architecture, weak participatory governance, and limited alignment with international sustainability benchmarks. The study concludes with policy recommendations aimed at fostering inclusive, adaptive, and collaborative regulatory frameworks to advance Nigeria’s tourism industry toward sustainable development. Keywords:
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    EXAMINATION OF AFRICA CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREAS (AFCFTA) ROLE IN PROMOTING CROSS BORDER TOURISM: A REGIONAL TOURISM INTEGRATION IN AFRICA
    (2025-11-05) Falabi, M.O., Akerele, E. E., Bashiru, A. A., Folorunso, O. S., & H.M. Adebayo,
    Abstract This study examines the role of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) role in promoting cross -border tourism across African countries. Through a desk research design, the study reviews existing literature, policy frameworks, and secondary data to assess the current state of regional tourism flows, analyze relevant AfCFTA provisions, and evaluate the potentia l of AfCFTA to address key barriers such as policy fragmentation, infrastructural deficits, and administrative challenges. The findings reveal that while AfCFTA offers promising frameworks for liberalizing tourism-related services and improving regional co nnectivity, significant gaps remain in harmonizing policies and developing infrastructure to fully realize its potential. The study recommends coordinated policy reforms, infrastructure investments, institutional collaboration, and unified regional marketing strategies to strengthen tourism integration under AfCFTA. These efforts can contribute to economic growth, cultural exchange, and greater regional unity across the continent.