THE IMPACT OF RELIGION ON TOURISM IN NIGERIA

THIS RESEARCH WRITING IS ON THE IMPACT OF RELIGION ON TOURISM IN NIGERIA.

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.

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Tourism according to MCINTOSH and Gupta 1977 as any voluntary activity that temporarily takes person away from his or her usual place of residence in order to satisfy a need either for pleasure, excitement, experience or relaxation. Tourism many be seen to consist senses of encounter in which visitors interact with their hosts.

The history of tourism could be traced back to the days when Jesus Christ was born. The birth of Jesus Christ which inside the three wise men to journey, from the east of Jerusalem to king to visit Jesus Christ with different gifts. Mathew chapter 2 The holy bible, Tourism is said to be Gods own given gift to man, in the sense that any tourist attraction centre is beautiful, thrilling and a marvellous sight to behold which will leave you thinking of Gods great kindness to man.

Religion according to Socrates a greek philosopher, 1912 is defined as the practise that depicts the belief of people which are of more importance to their everyday life. It controls the laws, how you think and act, what you believe in, value etc. This have led to a dramatic increase in knowledge about their cultures, norms and also the establishment of economic and social histories of progress.

History has it that the stating point of religion was from the tribal band whose religion is amonistic and involved shamans a medicine man from a similar region and totems an object; species, plant, natural phenomenon symbolising a family. Since the group was tribal, there was no permanent sanctuary for worship with cultic rites centre on identification with wild animals and appeasing spirits of the hunted animals.

Hospitality industry, an aspect of Tourism which cannot be overlooked is defined according to the prospectors act 1956. section 1 3 as an establishment held our by the proprietors offering foods and drinks if so required sleeping accommodation without special contract to any traveller presenting himself to be in a fit state of mind to be received and is willing and able to pay for the services rendered to him by the establishment. Its history can be traced to the early civilization of the mind 16th century when the Romans built roads between the main cities and towns of the time along which posting houses known as stabuli were set up to provide holding, food drinks. Thus, Every city/town at this time had ale houses which provides only drink which later advanced to the building of what we now call the hospitality industry hotel.

Therefore, as stated above, tourism religion and hospitality cannot separated from one another which means that the impacts one has on the other cannot be underemphasised.

1.2Background of the Study

The background of the study focused on the surrounding the situation i.e. the course of study and how the issues effect the followers of such religion moreso, it will focus on the activities at the place of worship, likes for the leaders and some moral acts that encourage people from religions activities. This study help to unveil the impacts that tourism has on religion.

1.3Objective of the Study

The study is aimed at find out how to develop tourism globally and also aimed at looking into the various impacts of religion on tourism.

It is hoped that through this study, tourists would have better understandings of religion and its impact on tourism as a whole. It is also hoped that through the findings in this study, people tourists would see the relevance of Tourism on Religion.

1.4Significance of the Study

The significance of the study is based on the fact that if findings of the researcher s are well implemented, it will facilitate and improve the development of Religion towards tourism. It is hoped that this study would answer some questions of what impacts religion have on tourism industry. The study will also arouse researchers investigate ways of improving Religion Tourism.

1.5Statement of Problem

These are the problems encountered during the course of engaging on the religion tourism activities. The major problems include insufficient disposable income to partake and enjoy the various religious activities, transportation problems, accommodation and food and beverages services, and the major things that affects tourist from engaging in the religion tourism.