The Effects of Global Warmingontourism Development in Nigeria

Abstract

It has been observed that our environments are changing daily because of the effect of global warming. Similarly the tourism industries are facing challenges as a result of Ozone Layer depletion. This has prompted the topic of this research which is “The effect of Global warming on Tourism Development”. In the course of this research, the researcher used primary and secondary methods to collect data. A total of 165 copies of questionnaires were distributed and only 160 were returned completely. Simple percentage was used in circulating the research questions. It was concluded that global warming has effect on tourism development. The study therefore, recommends that the introduction of aviation fuel tax throughout the world is preferable and also a shift from fossil fuel use to renewable energy sources.

Keywords: Global warning, Tourism, Development, Impact.