THE CONTRIBUTION OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM. (A STUDY OF J-BROWSON AND CHOP HOUSE IDAH, KOGI STATE)

The study was conducted to examine the Contribution of Hospitality Industry to the Development Of Tourism. (A Study Of J-Browson 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 52 respondents in -Browson and Chop House Idah, Kogi State. The main instrument used in data collection was questionnaire 52 and questionnaires were distributed out which 50 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 Idah has notable tourism potential due to its historical and cultural heritage, including traditional festivals, monuments, and river-based attractions. However, respondents noted that this potential remains underdeveloped. Limited infrastructure, poor marketing, and lack of coordinated government investment were identified as barriers to fully harnessing Idah’s tourism assets and also that the hospitality industry makes significant contributions to socio-economic development in Idah. Respondents affirmed that hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality establishments generate employment opportunities, provide accommodation and catering services, and stimulate local businesses such as agriculture, transport, and handicrafts and te study recommended that government should prioritize the provision of modern infrastructure such as electricity, good road networks, water supply, and communication facilities to create an enabling environment for hospitality and tourism