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Nature Tourism Satisfaction in Okomu National Park, Edo State, Nigeria

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  • Digun-Aweto Oghenetejri

    (North-West University, Faculty of Economics and Business Sciences, Tourism Research in Economics, Environment and Society (TREES), Potchefstroom, South Africa)

  • Fawole Ogbanero Pipy

    (University of Ibadan, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ibadan, Nigeria)

  • Van Der Merwe Peet

    (North-West University, Faculty of Economics and Business Sciences, Tourism Research in Economics, Environment and Society (TREES), Potchefstroom, South Africa)

Abstract

Introduction. This paper examines the nature tourism satisfaction of tourists visiting Okomu National Park (ONP) in Edo State, Nigeria.Material and methods. Questionnaires were randomly administered to tourists visiting the park. Factor analysis was employed to identify the major issues influencing tourist satisfaction when visiting national parks.Results. The results indicated that the majority of the tourists were youth and were first-time visitors. Furthermore, the results revealed that management, interpretation, accessibility, and expectation are the major requirements for ensuring a good experience and satisfaction when visiting national parks.Conclusion. The results of the research reveal that in order to promote tourist satisfaction, managers of national parks need to pay attention to the proper management of the flora and fauna, including the interpretation of natural features.

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  • Digun-Aweto Oghenetejri & Fawole Ogbanero Pipy & Van Der Merwe Peet, 2019. "Nature Tourism Satisfaction in Okomu National Park, Edo State, Nigeria," Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, Sciendo, vol. 26(4), pages 32-37, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:spotou:v:26:y:2019:i:4:p:32-37:n:6
    DOI: 10.2478/pjst-2019-0024
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