THE IMPACT OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INDUSTRY ON EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (A CASE STUDY OF WINNERS HOTEL AND CHOP HOUSE IDAH, KOGI STATE).
Abstract
Abstract
The study was conducted to examine The Effect of Hospitality and Tourism Industry on Employment Rate (A Case Study of Winners Hotel And Chop House Idah, Kogi State). To direct the study research questions and hypotheses were formulated. The research was carried out using a sample of 75 respondents in Winners Hotel And Chop House Idah, Kogi State. The main instrument used in data collection was questionnaire and 65 questionnaires were distributed out which 60 was completed and returned. The data were analyzed using simple percentages and tables and the hypotheses are tested using regression analysis. From the analysis of the data collected, the following findings were made that hospitality and tourism industries significantly contribute to the growth of local businesses. Respondents noted that tourism stimulates demand for agricultural products, handicrafts, transportation services, and retail trade. For example, festivals and cultural events attract visitors, thereby boosting sales of local goods and services. And the study recommended that Training and re-training programs should be organized for hospitality workers and entrepreneurs to improve service delivery, digital marketing skills, and modern hospitality management practices
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