CHALLENGES OF HOTEL INDUSTRY IN ABIA STATE

Callister Orieoma Ogboagha, Lilian Managwu, Mary Nelson Okorie, Comfort Monday Etokakpan

Abstract


This study assessed the challenges of hotels in Abia State. Four research objectives were formulated for the study. The population for the study was two hundred and fifty, which comprised staff of selected hotels in the state. Questionnaire and oral interview was the instrument used for data collection. The sample size of one hundred and fifty four was analysed. The data were analyzed using tabulation and simple percentage while chi-square statistical tool was used for hypothesis testing. The findings of this study showed lack of skilled manpower, insecurity and constant power outage. Also the researcher found that boosting security, constant power supply and training of employees will be the way forward. Based on the findings recommendations were made.


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Challenges, Hotels and Hospitality

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