Articles

Enterprise Characteristics of Selected Hotels for Indigenous Snacks Acceptability in South-West Nigeria

Apata, O.C
Department of Wildlife and Ecotourism Management, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Abimbola, A.F
Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Tai-Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu – Ode, Ogun State.
Ajayi O.O.
Department of Wildlife and Ecotourism Management, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Meludu, N.T
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Ayodele, I.A.
Department of Wildlife and Ecotourism Management, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Published: August 31, 2024 Issue: Vol. 25 No. 2 (2018)

Abstract

The study assessed the enterprise characteristics of various tourists’ centers
across the selected states in Southwest Nigeria. It was conducted in selected
hotels and tourists centers in southwest Nigeria. Twenty caterers were
randomly selected in each hotel and tourist centers. Data were collected using
questionnaire and analyzed using frequencies and percentages. The findings
of the study show that indigenous snacks were offered in lower proportion to
continental snacks in hotels across the states in south-west Nigeria, these
snacks are prepared and packaged hygienically and also theses hotels have
adequate recreational facilities. The study recommended that workshops and
seminars should be organized on promotion of indigenous snacks into hotels
and tourists centers.

Keywords: Enterprise Characteristics Hotels Indigenous Dishes Tourists