Impact of political instability on the tourism sector in Ethiopia
Gebremeskel, Melashu (2023)
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023112230896
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Tourism, the smokeless industry, is the backbone of many economies in countries like Ethiopia. However, time has proved that the sector is too fragile as it can be easily disrupted due to prevalence of public unrest and unstable political and social atmospheres. This thesis investigates how political instability has negatively affected the tourism industry in Ethiopia over the recent past. The author explores the interdependence between stability and tourism, with the aim of providing vital insights on how to mitigate negative repercussions of political chaos.
A comprehensive overview of tourism industry along with its various forms is discussed in the beginning of the literature review before delving deeper into its significance as a crucial contributor to economic growth, cultural exchange, and unemployment reduction. Key tourism indicators such as tourist arrivals, average stay of tourists, service satisfaction, revenue and their interconnection with politically stable conditions are discussed in detail.
Having discussed these topics, the methodology of the research is then presented. Qualitative research methods, including observational research, and interviews were chosen as to be able to understand the phenomena in detail. Having personally survived traumatic events posed by war and constant public uprisings, the author also uses own observations and understanding as basis for the research.
The findings of the research are then illustrated. The study shows that political instability has had debilitating effects on local communities whose life was dependant on the tourism sector. Chaos such as this one has led to a shift in tourist preferences. disruptions of tourism services, damage to destination image, unemployment, layoffs and much more. Even though peace has been restored to some degree by the time this research was made, the aftermath of the war is far reaching that it would take heavy investment to rebuild trust and attract the tourists once again.
in a nutshell, recommendations are forwarded for the stakeholders on how to bring the tourism industry back to life. Enhancing safety and security measures, offering incentives, collaboration with the media and international agencies, rebuilding infrastructure and diversifying tourism offerings are some of the endorsements provided by the author.
A comprehensive overview of tourism industry along with its various forms is discussed in the beginning of the literature review before delving deeper into its significance as a crucial contributor to economic growth, cultural exchange, and unemployment reduction. Key tourism indicators such as tourist arrivals, average stay of tourists, service satisfaction, revenue and their interconnection with politically stable conditions are discussed in detail.
Having discussed these topics, the methodology of the research is then presented. Qualitative research methods, including observational research, and interviews were chosen as to be able to understand the phenomena in detail. Having personally survived traumatic events posed by war and constant public uprisings, the author also uses own observations and understanding as basis for the research.
The findings of the research are then illustrated. The study shows that political instability has had debilitating effects on local communities whose life was dependant on the tourism sector. Chaos such as this one has led to a shift in tourist preferences. disruptions of tourism services, damage to destination image, unemployment, layoffs and much more. Even though peace has been restored to some degree by the time this research was made, the aftermath of the war is far reaching that it would take heavy investment to rebuild trust and attract the tourists once again.
in a nutshell, recommendations are forwarded for the stakeholders on how to bring the tourism industry back to life. Enhancing safety and security measures, offering incentives, collaboration with the media and international agencies, rebuilding infrastructure and diversifying tourism offerings are some of the endorsements provided by the author.