Creative tourism - a panacea for economic sustainability in Lafia Department:Leisure and Tourism Management By: Godfrey Project ID: 8104 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study focuses on the development and promotion of creative tourism as a panacea for economic sustainability in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The study employed primary and secondary data through the use of a structured close-ended questionnaire. From the analysis of the result, it was revealed that over 70% of survey respondents indicated that creative tourism has become a major attraction in the area. Around 65% of participants reported a noticeable increase in their earnings due to tourism-related activities. Around 60% of respondents mentioned that creative tourism initiatives have revived local traditions and crafts. It can be clearly deduced that the development and promotion of creative tourism has a positive impact on the economy and can be used as a cure for a harsh economy. Also, there is a significant and cordial relationship between creative tourism and economic sustainability in the state. This means as creative tourism improves and develops the economy of the state will also improve drastically. Hence, the study recommends that the level of creativity of different elements of tourism should be developed and promoted by tourist service providers. Also, the government should give proper education and awareness on the importance of creative tourism and its sustainability to people living in the state. Keywords: Tourism, Creative Tourism, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria...Preview Download Preview +Other Leisure and Tourism Management project topics and materials you might be interested in»Assessment of tourist centers in Badagry community, Lagos state»Harnessing cultural heritage in promoting tourism in Plateau state (case study of Riyom local government area)»Creative tourism - a panacea for economic sustainability in Lafia