DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF CREATIVE TOURISM AS A PANACEA FOR ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY IN EKITI STATE

ABSTRACT

This research work focused on the development and promotion of creative tourism in Ekiti State. The primary aim focused on how creativity could be means of economic sustainability and also how tourists could engage in different craft work. Thus the researchers adopted questionnaire and personal interview as methodology of finding information and using a simple percentage (%) method of statistical analysis in analysing the information gathered. Recommendations were given that arts and crafts should be learnt in schools and also the government should invest in creative tourism.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Abstract

Table of Contents

CHAPTER ONE

1.0    Introduction

1.1    Background of the Study

1.2    Statement of the Problem

1.3    Research Questions / Hypothesis

1.4    Significance of the Study

1.5    Scope of the Study

1.6    Definition of Terms

CHAPTER TWO

2.0    Literature Review

2.1    Mat weaving tools and materials

2.3    Concept of Creative Tourism

2.4    Straw Preparation

2.5    Dyeing of Reeds

2.6    Types of Mats

2.7    Designs in Mat Weaving

CHAPTER THREE

Research Methodology

3.0    Introduction

3.1    Research Design

3.2    Population of the Study

3.3    Sampling Design

3.4    Instrumentation

3.5    Problems encountered in the Process of Data Collection

3.6    Method and Procedure of Data Analysis

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0    Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation

4.1    Presentation of Data

4.2    Data Analysis

4.3    Interpretation of Data

CHAPTER FIVE

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

5.1    Summary

5.2    Conclusion

5.3    Recommendation

References

Questionnaire