An Analysis of Factors Influencing Ocean Tourism Under Government Regulations in Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.31674/ijrtbt.2024.v08i04.003Abstract
Ocean tourism in Nigeria remains undeveloped despite its potential, profitability, and sustainability. The industry's current situation is attributed to factors that affect and impact it in the presence of government regulations. The importance of ocean tourism in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized since it brings economic diversification, job creation, foreign exchange earnings, infrastructure development, cultural exchange, environmental awareness and conversation, community development, promotion of local business, and global visibility. Factors that impact ocean tourism in Nigeria include infrastructure, safety and security, environmental quality, regulatory framework, marketing and promotion, cultural and heritage attractions, accessibility, tourist facilities, political stability, and economic factors. Developing ocean tourism in Nigeria would considerably be a game changer in improving economic activities that create a lot of business opportunities.
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Community Development, Economic Diversification, Infrastructure, Job Creations, Ocean TourismDownloads
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