CHAPTER ONE

Background of the study

Cultural tourism is a rapidly growing phenomenon and has become one of the largest industries in the world. The impact of cultural tourism varies extremely. On one hand, it plays an important and certainly positive role in the socioeconomic and political development in destination countries by, for instance, offering new employment opportunities. Also, in certain instances, it may contribute to a broader cultural and understanding by creating awareness, respecting the diversity of cultures and ways of life. On the other hand, it is a tool to create jobs. Cultural tourism has been a major driver of socio-economic development in Western society; it is an alternative strategy for sustainability and diversification of economy for important policy of a good government. There are many western nations such as U.S.A, United Kingdom, Canada that have utilized the benefit of cultural tourism to sustain their economy. However, over the years, cultural tourism sector has been experiencing disdain in Nigeria. The Nigeria economy solely relies on crude oil with total neglect of other sectors such as cultural tourism and agriculture which are the mainstay of a good economy. Over– concentration on oil sector has a great implication for the survival of Nigerian economy.

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