ABSTRACT

This project was written in compliance with the instruction given by the Federal Polytechnic Ede this project would be of immense value to those willing to know more about religion, tourism, and the Hospitality industry. Also, the impacts which religion has on the society and tourism, the significance of religion tourism, and some religion festivals were discussed based on its relationship with the hospitality industry.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page…….. i

Certification.. iii

Dedication.. iv

Acknowledgement v

Table of Contents. vi

Abstract viii

CHAPTER ONE.. 1

1.1 Introduction.. 1

1.2 Background of the Study. 3

1.3 Objective of the Study. 4

1.4 Significance of the Study. 4

1.5 Statement of Problem.. 5

1.6 Limitation or Scope of the Study. 5

1.7 Definition of Terms. 5

CHAPTER TWO.. 9

2.0 Literature Review.. 9

2.1 Concept of Tourism.. 9

2.2 Concept of Religion.. 11

2.3 Brief History of Religion.. 12

2.4 Types of Religion.. 15

2.4.1 Islam.. 15

2.4.2 Christianity. 17

2.4.3 Traditional Religion.. 17

2.5 The Relationship between Religion and Tourism.. 18

2.6 Concept of Hospitality Industry. 22

2.7 Brief History of Hospitality Industry. 23

2.8 Classification of Hospitality Industry. 25

2.9 The Importance of Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Nigeria. 27

2.9.1 Impact of Religion on Tourism and Hospitality Industry. 28

CHAPTER THREE.. 3

3.0 Research Methodology. 32

3.1 Population.. 32

3.2 Method of Data Collection.. 32

3.3 Limitation.. 33

CHAPTER FOUR.. 34

4.0 Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data. 34

4.1 Analysis and Interpretation of Respondent according to Personal Data 34

CHAPTER FIVE.. 42

5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation.. 42

5.1 Summary. 42

5.2 Conclusion.. 42

5.3 Recommendation.. 43

References. 44

Questionnaires. 45