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- ItemA REVIEW OF THE IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES ON THE TOURISM INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA(Elizade University Journal of Research in Hospitality and Tourism Management, 2024) Folorunso, Olusola Samson; Odetoye, Adeola SundayThis study examines the multifaceted impact of government policies on the tourism industry, exploring both positive and negative effects. Through a comprehensive analysis, the study dissects into how government interventions can shape the tourism landscape, either fostering growth and sustainability or posing challenges and constraints. Through the investigation of specific examples of government policies that have positively influenced tourism, such as financial support during crises, promotion of domestic travel, and strategic investments in marketing, this research aims to provide insights into effective policy measures for enhancing the tourism sector. The study adopted a desk review research method and the relevant reviewed literature were subjected to content analysis. This study utilizes a comparative analysis approach to examine existing tourism policies, planning strategies, and economic impacts, focusing on case studies relevant to Nigeria. Data from academic literature, reports, policy documents, and official publications related to tourism policy, planning, and economic impact in the selected case studies between the years 2015-2024 were analysed and compared to identify common trends, challenges, and best practices in tourism policy formulation, planning, and economic contribution across the selected case studies. The findings highlight the importance of tailored policy approaches that balance economic development with environmental and social considerations, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and sustainable tourism ecosystem.
- ItemThe Role of Disease Outbreak on The Operations of the Hospitality Industry in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria(Anchor University Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, 2024) Folorunso, Olusola Samson; Tiramisu, Oluwatoyin A; Alabi, Adebola AtinukeDisease outbreak refer to occurrence where there is a sudden increase in the number of cases of a particular disease within a specific area, population or community over a period of time. Disease outbreaks have the capacity and tendency to paralyze business activities due to restriction in movement and safety consciousness on the part of the affected population. It is expedient to understand the effect of disease outbreak on the service sector like hospitality industry. This study adopted a descriptive research design and used quantitative data collection methods through which 64 respondents who are staff and management of Noktel Resort Hotel, were purposively sampled. Finding revealed that the hotel experienced great patronage across all service points before the Covid-19 pandemic. However, when Covid-19 struck, the hotel employed the strategy of offering free delivery of food and beverages to customers, and free pick up of guests that booked online within Ilorin Metropolis to improve their sales as patronage was affected. The hotel also engaged social distancing for staff and guest, offered customized free nose mask andlocated wash hand basin in strategic places to reduce the spread of the disease. The Hotel used the opportunity of the downtime in sales to restructure and repair some if its facilities, train employees and install safety equipment within the establishment. The study concluded that the effects of the pandemic on the hospitality industry can be worked on for a better thriving of the hospitality industry, especially through collaboration among hospitality business owners. Part of the recommendations of this study is that the hospitality industry should develop detailed crisis management plans that outline specific strategies and protocols for responding to disease outbreaks and other disruptive events, and also explore other aspects of the industry like organizing value added service capable of ensuring diversification.
- ItemTHE CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF THE ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY IN HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES IN NIGERIA(Journal of Institutional Catering, Tourism and Hospitality Management, 2022) Akerele, Edward; Babalola Wasiu A.; Awotimahin Opeyemi; Osholonge MukahdasNigeria is largely dependent on fossil fuel despite its enormous sources of renewable energy. This study examines challenges facing Nigerian Hospitality industry as a result of over dependence on fossil fuel as energy source as well as the implications for the sustainable growth of the hospitality sector in Nigeria. The main objective of the study is to establish the drivers and barriers of corporate “greening in the Nigerian Hospitality and Tourism industry. The study identifies biogas, geothermal energy, advance technology in energy recovery and solar technology as alternative to fossil fuel. Lack of political will, finance, non-availability of a comprehensive environmental sustainability program, and absence of strong environmental management values were identified as factors inhibiting the adoption of renewable energy as alternative to fossil fuel in Nigerian Hospitality industry. The study recommends the use of renewable energy to mitigate environmental degradation so as to promote sustainable development of hospitality in Nigeria and that government should take a more responsive approach to facilitating the adoption of renewable energy plans for the industry.
- ItemIMPLICATIONS OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND INFLATION RATES ON THE PROFIT GENERATION OF HOTELS IN IKORODU EAST METROPOLIS(Journal of Institutional Catering, Tourism and Hospitality Management, 2022) Shonubi, T. A., Yusuf, O. S., Osholonge, Y. M., Bodunde, T. D., Babalola W. A., and Akerele E. EThe negative impact of bad government policies and incessant increase of inflation on business including the hotel business, calls for urgent attention of researchers. This study hereby examines the effect of government policies and inflation rates on the profit generation of some selected Hotels in Ikorodu East Metropolis. The researcher employed both expo – facto research design and exploratory research design. The population of this study is senior staff of Two (2) hotels in Ikorodu East Metropolis of Lagos state. Secondary data was used in this study using documentation method of data gathering. A designed structured questionnaire was one of the instruments of data collection in this regard. Both Inferential and descriptive methods of analysis was employed for data analysis for this research study. Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression model was employed to test hypotheses one to three respectively. This study revealed that bad government policies and inflation rate has significant negative effect on the profit of hotels. Arisen from the findings of the study, the following recommendations were made: Government should ensure that they avoid issuing bad policies because bad government policies have significant negative effect on business operations of hotels; Government should put in place adequate measures that can help mitigate against inflation because increase in inflation rates have significant negative effect on business operations of hotels; and Management of hotel business should ensure that they rise to the occasion of continuous price increment by looking better and cheaper alternative of meeting their business operations.
- ItemA CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF URBAN SECURITY ISSUES AFFECTING HOSPITALITY AND EVENTS BUSINESSES(Journal of Institutional Catering, Tourism and Hospitality Management, 2022) Akerele, Edward and Oloukoi, GraceStudies have shown that security and safety issues are very critical to events and hospitality businesses. This paper provides a conceptual review of the nexus between safe, secured urban environment and the prosperity of tourism and hospitality industry with a focus on analyzing what the body of knowledge and theories uphold. A thematic review approach is used to identify the trends and patterns of arguments on criminality incentives, safety of guests and host communities and perceived elements of personal safety and organizational safety. It is evident that events and hospitality business provides potentials incentives and disincentives for criminality across urban space.