Accessing the impact of transportation on tourism

ABSTRACT

The project focused on accessing the impact of transportation in tourism industry as it described the benefits that will be gained from tourism in the country provided the transport system is well developed. This project work covers area such as the definitions of tourism and transportation, the relationship between transportation and tourism, elements of transportation, modes of transportation, importance of transportation in Nigeria and its roles in tourism industry. The methods used in carrying out the research were questionnaire administration and personal observation. Recommendation includes the development of the transport modes in the country, publicity about the tourist sites through the use of AZ brochure about tourist sites in Nigeria provision of infrastructures and superstructures to tourist sites. Private sectors should likewise participate in the development of transportation. Holiday relief should be given to the working population of the country to participate in tourism.