Construction of Scenarios: Planning and Sustainable Development in the Northern Coastal Area of Camagüey Province, Cuba

• Published in: International journal of marine science 2013-07, Vol.3 (31)
• Main Authors: Castellanos, Ernesto Figueredo, Zequeira, Marí­a Elena, Morales, Pedro, González, Mayra, Plasencia, José, León, Alfredo
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 1927-6648; 1927-6648
• DOI: 10.5376/ijms.2013.03.0031

Beach tourism is a global phenomenon mainly in coastal areas of countries with unique and favorable shorelines. However, certain inland waterways serve same purpose of beach tourism. This research (as its objectives) exposes the condition of amenities, identifies associated socio-economic benefits and reveals problems confronting the Lokoja Confluence Beach in Kogi State, Nigeria. A survey design (with the aid of questionnaires and interview guide) was employed to obtain data from tourists, managers of the Confluence Beach and government officials at the State Tourism Board. Purposive sampling technique was adopted to select respondent tourists. Univariate analysis was employed to obtain relevant information from collated data. The research findings revealed the existence of a few functional amenities and some uncompleted facility projects; diverse economic benefits to residents; problems of petty crime, diversion of funds and poor sensitization. Recommendations include provision of supplementary funds by the three tiers of government, development of strategic policy on marketing/sensitization and provision of amenities for indoor games close to the beach front.