The impact of sustainable social cultural tourism : ICT and technology applications in the tourism industry : case study : Cross Rivers State, Nigeria

Abstract

The tourism industry, in this case writing, even in circumstances of economic pressures recognizes social and cultural values and their contribution to the community’s economics. In the case of Cross River State, Nigeria for instance, this research aims at examining the prospects of viable social-cultural tourism as well as applications of ICT and other technologies in the tourism industry for the social-cultural processes. For the purpose of the present study, both primary and secondary sources of data were utilized. Unstructured interviews without specific topics followed by archival research were used as primary sources of the study. Secondary sources included documentary materials in articles and books, and also registration of tourist nodes in the study areas. It is noted that some of the social-cultural values of the people such as traditional marriages, traditional architectural patterns, traditional landscaping features, art and crafts benefited from the tourists’ intercourse with the host communities. Growth domesticated the Seychellois language further integration of cultural activities profound impact that marketing and promotional strategies can make in the region. Every year there are few opportunities indeed in attracting more visitors and tourists to the region and its surroundings areas.