THE SCENARIO OF TOURISM PLANNING AND PROMOTION IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
1Sati j. Shwarka & Lebana m. Daspan
1Department of Architecture, Kaduna Polytechnic
2Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Kaduna Polytechnic
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ABSTRACT
There are as many tourism potentials as one can imagine in life. To Osun state, it is made up of diverse cultural opportunities that helps enhance tourism practice in the state. The numerous and rich culture has placed Osun and Osogbo at tourism haven of the urban set-up. This has qualified the notion put forward by Sanusi, (2002) who portrayed that cities are not just center for production and consumption but resident of culture. Tourism indeed is capable of creating employment, environmental conservation as well as social enhancement. This paper examines the diverse opportunities in tourism planning and promotion that are worth emulation. It has economic, social, cultural and psychological value on people. A visit was made to the site to gather information which was obtained through observation and recording of facts as well as utilizing the online web. A key informant is also utilized in this aspect of the research for quality information. Witnessing one of the events of the year was an interesting experience that memory can tell. It has been recommended that there is need for adequate funding and inter-sectoral linkage to enhance the economic status and improving the standard of living of the people.
Key Words: Tourism, planning, Development, and promotion and inter-sectoral linkage
