EFFECT OF FLOOD ON HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM PATRONAGE IN KOGI STATE
Abstract
This project work is aimed to examine the Effect of Flood on Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Kogi State. In Nigeria, flooding has led to extensive losses to lives and livelihood and the disruption of essential services and economic activities. Both agriculture and non-agricultural sectors were severely affected leading to substantial income losses and undermining food security and sources of income. In achieving the aim of this research, specific objectives was to determine the causes of flooding in hospitality and tourism industries in Kogi State. The method used in this study survey method. The instrument used for this study is questionnaire. 107 questionnaire were distributed to the respondents in both hotels (Ina Hotel and Conference Beach) out of which 107 of the questionnaire were properly filled and returned. The method of data analysis used is chi-square statistical tool. The finding showed that there is a positive significant effect on impact of causes of flooding in hospitality and tourism industries in Kogi State. From the findings recommendation was made that the Federal Government should review of ongoing and planned infrastructural projects with a view to optimizing their flood management capabilities while still meeting their intended purposes.
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