Greening hotels in Africa : emerging perspectives from Ghana
- Eshun, Gabriel, Appiah, Divine Odame
- Authors: Eshun, Gabriel , Appiah, Divine Odame
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Greening hotels , Reduce , Reuse
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/277046 , uj:29671 , Citation: Eshun, G. & Appiah, D.O. 2018. Greening hotels in Africa : emerging perspectives from Ghana. E u r o E c o n o m i c a, 1(37):276-291. , ISSN: 1582-8859
- Description: Abstract: This paper unravels emerging perspectives on the concept of greening in selected hotels in the Kumasi metropolis in Ghana. The study employed mixed-methodology by purposively selected ten highly rated hotels in the Kumasi metropolis in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Eight interviews were conducted with managers of these hotels; 40 semi-structured questionnaires were administered to employees and 50 semistructured questionnaires were administered to customers. Descriptive statistics was employed with the aid of the tools in SPSS version 21 to analyse the quantitative data collected, and the qualitative data were analysed thematically. The study revealed that all the participating hotels engaged in some form of basic level of greening, eco-certification programs were however, unavailable. The study illuminates the barriers and opportunities associated with greening in the hospitality industry in Ghana.
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- Authors: Eshun, Gabriel , Appiah, Divine Odame
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Greening hotels , Reduce , Reuse
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/277046 , uj:29671 , Citation: Eshun, G. & Appiah, D.O. 2018. Greening hotels in Africa : emerging perspectives from Ghana. E u r o E c o n o m i c a, 1(37):276-291. , ISSN: 1582-8859
- Description: Abstract: This paper unravels emerging perspectives on the concept of greening in selected hotels in the Kumasi metropolis in Ghana. The study employed mixed-methodology by purposively selected ten highly rated hotels in the Kumasi metropolis in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Eight interviews were conducted with managers of these hotels; 40 semi-structured questionnaires were administered to employees and 50 semistructured questionnaires were administered to customers. Descriptive statistics was employed with the aid of the tools in SPSS version 21 to analyse the quantitative data collected, and the qualitative data were analysed thematically. The study revealed that all the participating hotels engaged in some form of basic level of greening, eco-certification programs were however, unavailable. The study illuminates the barriers and opportunities associated with greening in the hospitality industry in Ghana.
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The nexus of traditional ecological knowledge and ecotourism development : a case of Bobiri Forest and Butterfly Sanctuary, Ghana
- Dumbe, Yunus, Seebaway M. Zakaria, Eshun, Gabriel
- Authors: Dumbe, Yunus , Seebaway M. Zakaria , Eshun, Gabriel
- Date: 2018
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/271515 , uj:28879 , Citation: Dumbe, Y., Seebaway M.Z. & Eshun, G. 2018. The nexus of traditional ecological knowledge and ecotourism development : a case of Bobiri Forest and Butterfly Sanctuary, Ghana. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 7(2):1-19. , ISSN: 2223-814X
- Description: Abstract: This study focused on the nexus of ecotourism and traditional or local ecological knowledge at the Bobiri Forest and Butterfly Sanctuary in Ghana., The paper argues that although ecotourism needs specific personnel and tangible facilities, ecotourism is a complex phenomenon, which needs a multi-stakeholder approach embedded within the appropriation of traditional ecological knowledge enhanced by religion and customs for sustainability. The study employed a mixed-method approach. The study relied largely on primary data. The target population involved the Kubease community and the management staff of the Sanctuary. In total, 115 semi-structured questionnaires were administered to selected residents from the Kubease community near the Sanctuary. There was also a qualitative study which involved a focus group discussion. The focus group discussion involved eight individuals including the manager of the Sanctuary and seven individuals from the Kubease community in order to provide more data on the local ecological knowledge on the forest. The data from the questionnaires were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of SPSS Version 16. The study also employed thematic analysis for the qualitative data. Recommendations have been devised in order to create fusion knowledge that may increases the visitor experience at the Sanctuary.
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- Authors: Dumbe, Yunus , Seebaway M. Zakaria , Eshun, Gabriel
- Date: 2018
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/271515 , uj:28879 , Citation: Dumbe, Y., Seebaway M.Z. & Eshun, G. 2018. The nexus of traditional ecological knowledge and ecotourism development : a case of Bobiri Forest and Butterfly Sanctuary, Ghana. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 7(2):1-19. , ISSN: 2223-814X
- Description: Abstract: This study focused on the nexus of ecotourism and traditional or local ecological knowledge at the Bobiri Forest and Butterfly Sanctuary in Ghana., The paper argues that although ecotourism needs specific personnel and tangible facilities, ecotourism is a complex phenomenon, which needs a multi-stakeholder approach embedded within the appropriation of traditional ecological knowledge enhanced by religion and customs for sustainability. The study employed a mixed-method approach. The study relied largely on primary data. The target population involved the Kubease community and the management staff of the Sanctuary. In total, 115 semi-structured questionnaires were administered to selected residents from the Kubease community near the Sanctuary. There was also a qualitative study which involved a focus group discussion. The focus group discussion involved eight individuals including the manager of the Sanctuary and seven individuals from the Kubease community in order to provide more data on the local ecological knowledge on the forest. The data from the questionnaires were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of SPSS Version 16. The study also employed thematic analysis for the qualitative data. Recommendations have been devised in order to create fusion knowledge that may increases the visitor experience at the Sanctuary.
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Factors influencing choice of souvenirs by international tourists
- Mawufemor, Kugbonu, Eshun, Gabriel, Tichaawa, Tembi M.
- Authors: Mawufemor, Kugbonu , Eshun, Gabriel , Tichaawa, Tembi M.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Souvenirs , Choice , Tourists
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/399327 , uj:33278 , Citation: Mawufemor, K., Eshun, G. & Tichaawa, T.M. 2019. Factors influencing choice of souvenirs by international tourists. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 8(5):1-10.
- Description: Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to assess the factors influencing souvenir choice by international tourists in Ghana. Data was collected from 196 international tourists who were systematically sampled from souvenir shops and attraction sites within the capital city of Accra. The results showed that accessibility to the shopping outlets, shopping environment, travel characteristic and souvenirs characteristic played key roles in the tourists’ choice of souvenir. This study intends to provide baseline information needed to promote research in the role of souvenirs to the tourism experience in Ghana since this theme has attracted limited attention from tourism researchers. Knowledge of these factors would help artist and the management of Center for National Culture (CNC) to modify souvenirs to reflect the features that would attract more tourists and increase spending on souvenirs. The observation that accessibility to shopping outlet is foremost, implies that demand for souvenirs could reduce in tourist do not locate outlets with ease while other factors could be re-looked at by regulatory bodies so as to enhance the demand. This study provides insight into the component of the souvenir decision making which is vital as souvenirs serves as memory tokens that preserve tourists’ experiences and a source of tourism revenue to the tourism destination.
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- Authors: Mawufemor, Kugbonu , Eshun, Gabriel , Tichaawa, Tembi M.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Souvenirs , Choice , Tourists
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/399327 , uj:33278 , Citation: Mawufemor, K., Eshun, G. & Tichaawa, T.M. 2019. Factors influencing choice of souvenirs by international tourists. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 8(5):1-10.
- Description: Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to assess the factors influencing souvenir choice by international tourists in Ghana. Data was collected from 196 international tourists who were systematically sampled from souvenir shops and attraction sites within the capital city of Accra. The results showed that accessibility to the shopping outlets, shopping environment, travel characteristic and souvenirs characteristic played key roles in the tourists’ choice of souvenir. This study intends to provide baseline information needed to promote research in the role of souvenirs to the tourism experience in Ghana since this theme has attracted limited attention from tourism researchers. Knowledge of these factors would help artist and the management of Center for National Culture (CNC) to modify souvenirs to reflect the features that would attract more tourists and increase spending on souvenirs. The observation that accessibility to shopping outlet is foremost, implies that demand for souvenirs could reduce in tourist do not locate outlets with ease while other factors could be re-looked at by regulatory bodies so as to enhance the demand. This study provides insight into the component of the souvenir decision making which is vital as souvenirs serves as memory tokens that preserve tourists’ experiences and a source of tourism revenue to the tourism destination.
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Towards a sustainable coastal tourism development in Ghana
- Eshun, Gabriel, Tichaawa, Tembi M., Appiah, Divine Odame
- Authors: Eshun, Gabriel , Tichaawa, Tembi M. , Appiah, Divine Odame
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Coastal tourism , policies , sanitation
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/396245 , uj:32891 , Citation: Eshun, G., Tichaawa, T.M. & Appiah, D. 2019. Towards a sustainable coastal tourism development in Ghana. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 8(4): 1-18. , ISSN: 2223-814X
- Description: Abstract: Beaches are great resources for coastal tourism development. They attract a large number of domestic and international tourists. This study focuses on ensuring clean beaches in Ghana for robust and sustainable coastal tourism development. The study specifically addressed the following objectives: policies to ensure clean beach, stakeholders’ participation, promotional activities and sanitation challenges facing beaches in Ghana. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches. This involved administering semi-structured questionnaires to a total of 150 residents from the study community through convenience sampling. Using purposive sampling, key stakeholders from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Environmental Protection Agency, Accra Metropolitan Assembly and Ministry of Sanitation were interviewed. Also, through purposive sampling, management from Labadi Beach Resort, La Pleasure Beach Resort, Coco Beach, Next Door Beach, Laboma Beach, Bojo Beach, and La Palm Royal Beach were interviewed towards addressing the study objectives. The quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of IBM SPSS Version 20.0. The data from the interviews were subjected to thematic explication. The findings revealed that there are some policy measures and practices in place to clean beaches, especially in Accra. However, factors such as limited local participation in beach cleaning, a poor image in some of the sites due to poor sanitation, poor facilities, ineffective coordination among stakeholders remain to be addressed towards achieving sustainable coastal tourism in Ghana.
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- Authors: Eshun, Gabriel , Tichaawa, Tembi M. , Appiah, Divine Odame
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Coastal tourism , policies , sanitation
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/396245 , uj:32891 , Citation: Eshun, G., Tichaawa, T.M. & Appiah, D. 2019. Towards a sustainable coastal tourism development in Ghana. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 8(4): 1-18. , ISSN: 2223-814X
- Description: Abstract: Beaches are great resources for coastal tourism development. They attract a large number of domestic and international tourists. This study focuses on ensuring clean beaches in Ghana for robust and sustainable coastal tourism development. The study specifically addressed the following objectives: policies to ensure clean beach, stakeholders’ participation, promotional activities and sanitation challenges facing beaches in Ghana. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches. This involved administering semi-structured questionnaires to a total of 150 residents from the study community through convenience sampling. Using purposive sampling, key stakeholders from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Environmental Protection Agency, Accra Metropolitan Assembly and Ministry of Sanitation were interviewed. Also, through purposive sampling, management from Labadi Beach Resort, La Pleasure Beach Resort, Coco Beach, Next Door Beach, Laboma Beach, Bojo Beach, and La Palm Royal Beach were interviewed towards addressing the study objectives. The quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of IBM SPSS Version 20.0. The data from the interviews were subjected to thematic explication. The findings revealed that there are some policy measures and practices in place to clean beaches, especially in Accra. However, factors such as limited local participation in beach cleaning, a poor image in some of the sites due to poor sanitation, poor facilities, ineffective coordination among stakeholders remain to be addressed towards achieving sustainable coastal tourism in Ghana.
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Agrotourism Niche-Market in Ghana : a multi-stakeholder approach
- Eshun, Gabriel, Mensah, Kobby
- Authors: Eshun, Gabriel , Mensah, Kobby
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Multi-stakeholder approach , Perceptions , Policy
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/426611 , uj:36599 , Eshun, G. & Mensah, K. (2020). Agrotourism Niche-Market in Ghana: A MultiStakeholder Approach. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 9(3):319-334. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46222/ajhtl.19770720-21
- Description: Abstract: The study examined multi-stakeholder inputs into agrotourism development in Ghana. Particular emphasis was placed on the potential and anticipated challenges for the emerging niche-market. The study employed a qualitative approach using a purposive sampling of 35 stakeholders selected from mainly tourism and agricultural related organisations in Ghana. The qualitative data generated were thematically analysed. The results of the study indicated that most of the stakeholders have no official documentation on agrotourism in the country. This notwithstanding, the stakeholders have a positive perception of agrotourism as a niche-market, with potential for becoming a market leader in the tourism sector in Ghana. The challenge, however, is the quality of frontline employees who, according to the literature, lack communication skills. The study showed amply that considerations such as public education on agrotourism, supporting locals with farm tools and equipment, giving technical assistance through capacity building, will help stimulate agrotourism in the country. In sum, the study presents a cardinal focus for agrotourism emergence in Ghana, and serves as a trajectory for a more robust development of the niche-market in Africa and beyond.
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- Authors: Eshun, Gabriel , Mensah, Kobby
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Multi-stakeholder approach , Perceptions , Policy
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/426611 , uj:36599 , Eshun, G. & Mensah, K. (2020). Agrotourism Niche-Market in Ghana: A MultiStakeholder Approach. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 9(3):319-334. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46222/ajhtl.19770720-21
- Description: Abstract: The study examined multi-stakeholder inputs into agrotourism development in Ghana. Particular emphasis was placed on the potential and anticipated challenges for the emerging niche-market. The study employed a qualitative approach using a purposive sampling of 35 stakeholders selected from mainly tourism and agricultural related organisations in Ghana. The qualitative data generated were thematically analysed. The results of the study indicated that most of the stakeholders have no official documentation on agrotourism in the country. This notwithstanding, the stakeholders have a positive perception of agrotourism as a niche-market, with potential for becoming a market leader in the tourism sector in Ghana. The challenge, however, is the quality of frontline employees who, according to the literature, lack communication skills. The study showed amply that considerations such as public education on agrotourism, supporting locals with farm tools and equipment, giving technical assistance through capacity building, will help stimulate agrotourism in the country. In sum, the study presents a cardinal focus for agrotourism emergence in Ghana, and serves as a trajectory for a more robust development of the niche-market in Africa and beyond.
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Emotions, transcendence, differentiated voices and resistances at Cape Coast Castle in Ghana : poetic analysis
- Eshun, Gabriel, Gedzi, Victor Selorme
- Authors: Eshun, Gabriel , Gedzi, Victor Selorme
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Emotions , Transcendence , Differentiated voices
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/416401 , uj:35222 , Citation: Eshun, G., Geszi, V.S. Emotions, transcendence, differentiated voices and resistances at Cape Coast Castle in Ghana : poetic analysis.
- Description: Abstract: , The study discusses experiences of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade symbolically represented in Ghana by the Cape Coast Castle. It considers the themes of emotions, transcendence, differentiated voices, and resistances characterised tourists’ experiences of heritage tourism in Ghana. There is already a small but growing literature on heritage tourism in Ghana. But this literature focuses on econometric insights and little consider the emotions and transcendence, differentiated voices and resistances involved in such heritage tourism. This present study then adopts a novel approach of poetic analysis, by employing research and interpretative poems to analyse the transcribed data. It involved observation and in-depth interviews of 50 informants selected through accidental sampling procedure. The study revealed that the deployment of poetry provides a conduit to express complex, heteroglossic forms of reality that move beyond the conventional methodologies common in tourism research. As such, it has contributed to both local and international theories on heritage tourism.
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- Authors: Eshun, Gabriel , Gedzi, Victor Selorme
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Emotions , Transcendence , Differentiated voices
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/416401 , uj:35222 , Citation: Eshun, G., Geszi, V.S. Emotions, transcendence, differentiated voices and resistances at Cape Coast Castle in Ghana : poetic analysis.
- Description: Abstract: , The study discusses experiences of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade symbolically represented in Ghana by the Cape Coast Castle. It considers the themes of emotions, transcendence, differentiated voices, and resistances characterised tourists’ experiences of heritage tourism in Ghana. There is already a small but growing literature on heritage tourism in Ghana. But this literature focuses on econometric insights and little consider the emotions and transcendence, differentiated voices and resistances involved in such heritage tourism. This present study then adopts a novel approach of poetic analysis, by employing research and interpretative poems to analyse the transcribed data. It involved observation and in-depth interviews of 50 informants selected through accidental sampling procedure. The study revealed that the deployment of poetry provides a conduit to express complex, heteroglossic forms of reality that move beyond the conventional methodologies common in tourism research. As such, it has contributed to both local and international theories on heritage tourism.
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