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Evaluation Environmental Indicators: A Case Study of Public and Private Resorts in Lagos state, Nigeria

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  • Funmilola Ajani

    (Senior lecturer, Department of Wildlife and Ecotourism Management, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.)

  • Haminat Abisola Adedoyin

    (Department of Wildlife and Ecotourism Management, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria)

Abstract

Tourism has a major impact on natural and built environments, also on the wellbeing and culture of host populations. These effects can be positive or negative, depending on how tourism is developed and managed. This study aimed at evaluating the environmental quality and management of Whispering Palms Resort (private establishment) and Suntan Beach Resort (Government-owned). We use direct observation of the environment, structured questionnaires to the tourists as well as laboratory analysis of soil and water sample from the two sites for Total Coliform Count and Total Aerobic Count. Results show that Whispering Palms Resort is of higher quality with 70.9% while Suntan Beach had 47.4%. Facilities and services assessment shows that Whispering Palms Resort was rated high with 61.8%, and Suntan Beach Resort had 47.4%. Furthermore, the mean Total Aerobic Count and Total Coliform count obtained from soil and water sample exceeded USEPA standard for recreational waters, which should not exceed 500cell/100ml. We recommend that proper monitoring should be carried out on a regular basis to ensure clean and safe environment.

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  • Funmilola Ajani & Haminat Abisola Adedoyin, 2016. "Evaluation Environmental Indicators: A Case Study of Public and Private Resorts in Lagos state, Nigeria," International Journal of Business and Social Research, LAR Center Press, vol. 6(7), pages 23-36, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:lrc:larijb:v:6:y:2016:i:7:p:23-36
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