The Impact Of Tourism In Alleviating Poverty In Nigeria (a Case Study Of Nekede Zoo Owerri Imo State)

THE IMPACT OF TOURISM IN ALLEVIATING POVERTY IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF NEKEDE ZOO OWERRI IMO STATE)ABSTRACTTourism is one the largest and fastest growing industries in the world. It is an increasingly important source of income, employment and wealth in many countries. Its rapid expansion has, however, had detrimental environmental (and Scio- cultural) impacts on many regions. In this research I examine the main economic benefits and environmental impacts of tourism and review the development of the international sustainable tourism agenda. While much of international tourism activity takes …