Tourists Facilities and Revisit Intentions in Selected Tourist Centres in Lagos State, Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.54536/ajth.v3i1.4690Keywords:
Basic Facilities, Revisit Intentions, Specialised Facilities, Tourists Centres, TouristsAbstract
In the context of tourists’ revisit intentions, tourism decision-making is predominantly influenced by the individual preferences of visitors, which has resulted in a significant amount of research disregarding the significance of other subjective factors and objective facilities factors. Regardless of whatever form these might take, some amenities are required for a successful visit. Hence, this research investigated the influence of essential tourist facilities and the effect of specialised tourist facilities on tourist revisit intentions in Lagos State, Nigeria. The research adopted a survey design. A total of four hundred and fifty (450) tourists were sampled in Eleko Beach and Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos state. The hypotheses formulated were analysed using the t-test and F-test instruments. The study’s findings indicated a positive correlation between the availability and functionality of basic and specialised facilities as a condition for tourist visits and revisit intentions to the destinations studied. The research concluded that destination administrators should prioritise creating and maintaining these amenities to improve the tourist experience and attract more tourists. Some of the study’s suggestions include upgrading the infrastructure and seeking tourists’ opinions on improving them.
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