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Security Challenges for the Hotel Industry: Implications for Selected Hotels in Owerri, Nigeria

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  • Edwin Chigozie Nwokorie

    (Department of Hospitality Management, The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Nigeria)

  • Polycarp Igbojekwe

    (Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Imo State University Owerri, Nigeria)

Abstract

This study investigates the security challenges of ten selected hotels in the metropolis of Owerri, Nigeria, and the effect on guest loyalty. A survey was conducted on 154 respondents using a structured instrument to elicit responses regarding the various physical, personnel, and system security aspects of the hotel industry. Relationships between the consequent variables were determined using the Pearson correlation coefficient. The result indicated a weak positive correlation (r2 = 0.270) between security conditions and guest patronage (p ? 0.01) while a weak positive correlation (r2 = 0.086) was also identified between perceived guest security and the availability of informal businesses (p ? 0.281) in the hotel. A lack of security collaboration among hotels located in the area, inadequate emergency exits, and poor internal security were also indicated. The study recommends a balance between the provision of adequate security and guest privacy, bearing in mind the aggravation guests may feel in the event of an invasion of privacy.

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  • Edwin Chigozie Nwokorie & Polycarp Igbojekwe, 2019. "Security Challenges for the Hotel Industry: Implications for Selected Hotels in Owerri, Nigeria," Academica Turistica - Tourism and Innovation Journal, University of Primorska Press, vol. 12(2), pages 193-205.
    • Handle: RePEc:prp:jattij:v:12:y:2019:i:2:p:193-205
    DOI: 10.26493/2335-4194.12.193-205
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    1. Mladen Mitrovic, 2017. "Dimensional Structure of Satisfaction with Hotel Services," Academica Turistica - Tourism and Innovation Journal, University of Primorska Press, vol. 10(1), pages 57-68.
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