Socio-Cultural Impacts of Tourism Development to the Residents of Kilifi Township
SOCIO-CULTURAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT TO THE RESIDENTS OF KILIFI TOWNSHIP
A PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANANGEMENT OF PWANI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (A Constituent College of Kenyatta University)
BY
ISAAC KIPKEMEI KENGE H12/PUC/2742/07
MARCH 2011
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Declaration
This is my original piece of work and has not been presented for award of any degree in any University.
SIGNATURE ………………………………… DATE ………………………………….
ISAAC KIPKEMEI KENGE REGISTRATION NO. H12/PUC/2742/07
This research report has been submitted with my approval as the project supervisors.
SIGNATURE……………………………..
DATE…………………………………
MR. TOCHI B. NIPPA (The project supervisor)
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Dedication
This work is dedicated to Mrs. Alphina Bwaley for the continued support she has accorded to me in my pursuit of excellence, my only brother Mr. Martin Kipsang Kenge and my only sister Ms. Eunice Jepkorir Kenge for always giving me a sense of belongingness. My Aunty Mrs. Rodah Rotich for helping me get to golden gate. God bless you and the work of your hands.
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Acknowledgement
I would like to acknowledge the following for their valuable contribution in making my research a success: The Hospitality and Tourism department, the 2007 class, Silas Mutugi, Jacob Muriithi and above all the almighty God.
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Abstract
Impacts arise when tourism brings changes in value systems / behaviour, threatening indigenous identity. Changes often occur in community structure, family relationships, collective traditional life styles, ceremonies and morality. But tourism can also generate positive impacts as it can serve as a supportive force for peace, foster pride in cultural traditions and help avoid urban relocation by creating local jobs. Socio-cultural impacts are ambiguous: the same objectively described impacts are seen as beneficial by some groups and as negative by others. This
A PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANANGEMENT OF PWANI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (A Constituent College of Kenyatta University)
BY
ISAAC KIPKEMEI KENGE H12/PUC/2742/07
MARCH 2011
1
Declaration
This is my original piece of work and has not been presented for award of any degree in any University.
SIGNATURE ………………………………… DATE ………………………………….
ISAAC KIPKEMEI KENGE REGISTRATION NO. H12/PUC/2742/07
This research report has been submitted with my approval as the project supervisors.
SIGNATURE……………………………..
DATE…………………………………
MR. TOCHI B. NIPPA (The project supervisor)
2
Dedication
This work is dedicated to Mrs. Alphina Bwaley for the continued support she has accorded to me in my pursuit of excellence, my only brother Mr. Martin Kipsang Kenge and my only sister Ms. Eunice Jepkorir Kenge for always giving me a sense of belongingness. My Aunty Mrs. Rodah Rotich for helping me get to golden gate. God bless you and the work of your hands.
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Acknowledgement
I would like to acknowledge the following for their valuable contribution in making my research a success: The Hospitality and Tourism department, the 2007 class, Silas Mutugi, Jacob Muriithi and above all the almighty God.
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Abstract
Impacts arise when tourism brings changes in value systems / behaviour, threatening indigenous identity. Changes often occur in community structure, family relationships, collective traditional life styles, ceremonies and morality. But tourism can also generate positive impacts as it can serve as a supportive force for peace, foster pride in cultural traditions and help avoid urban relocation by creating local jobs. Socio-cultural impacts are ambiguous: the same objectively described impacts are seen as beneficial by some groups and as negative by others. This
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