Assessing Tourism Facilities in Kenya – Comparative Study of Picnic Places and Motels

 

 

1.0 Introduction

The working title of the study is initially drafted as: Assessing Tourism Facilities in Kenya – Comparative Study of Picnic Places and Motels. In particular, the research will focus on determining the effectiveness of these tourism facilities and how t hey likely to contribute to the tourism industry. People basically travel for pleasure and obligation by which the former is more common. The paper discusses in detail the research proposal of the topic. In this research proposal, the background and problem of the study are presented; the objectives of the study are formulated. Here, vital concepts, questions and assumptions are stated. Finally, the methodology to be used is discussed.

            Tourism in Kenya is considered as the second largest source and largest single export earner in the country. While it forms a vital aspect of the economy, tourism highlights Kenya’s two most unique features which are wildlife and beaches. Different infrastructures had propelled Kenya to the forefront of the regional tourism industry, outpacing its East African neighbors. National parks are considered to be Kenya’s key tourism attractions. Aside from these, there are also hotels and motels, safari lodges, campsites and picnic grounds, all of which are scattered throughout Kenya.

 

2.0 Statement of the Problem

How picnic areas compare with motels as tourism facilities is not known. The key problem that will be addressed in this study is to assess various tourism facilities in Kenya by comparing picnic places and motels. The following research questions will be given answer to in the course of the study.

1)    What are the similarities and differences of picnic grounds and motels in Kenya that make them appropriate tourism facilities?

2)     How do picnic grounds and motels as tourism facilities contribute economically?

3)    How effective are picnic grounds and motels as tourism facilities?

4)    What are the common dilemmas in managing tourism facilities such as picnic grounds and motels?

 

3.0 Research Methodology

The research strategy that the study will utilize is the descriptive method. A descriptive research intends to present facts concerning the nature and status of a situation, as it exists at the time of the study and to describe present conditions, events or systems based on the impressions or reactions of the respondents of the research (Creswell, 1994). It is also concerned with relationships and practices that exist, beliefs and processes that are ongoing, effects that are being felt, or trends that are developing (Best, 1970). This research is also cross-sectional because of limited time. This research is a study of a particular phenomenon (or phenomena) at a particular time. (Saunders et al, 2003) Accordingly, cross-sectional studies often employ the survey strategy.

In this study, primary and secondary research will be both incorporated. The reason for this is to be able to provide adequate discussion for the readers that will help them understand more about the issue and the different variables that involve with it. The primary data for the study will be represented by the survey results that will be acquired from the respondents. On the other hand, the literature reviews to be presented in the second chapter of the study will represent the secondary data of the study. The secondary sources of data will come from published articles from medical books and journals and theses and related studies.

The survey method, also known as the questionnaire method, will be used in gathering the data for this study. Surveys are the most common form of research method for collection of primary data. The descriptive survey of the population is valuable in understanding the audience, and in the definition of the existence and magnitude of the problems, and the survey data are also helpful in determining cause and effect relationships between variables. Tourists will be surveyed as well as authorities having direct jurisdiction on tourism facilities such as picnic places and motels in Kenya. So, there will be two sets of questionnaires for this comparative study.

 

4.0 References

Best, J. W. (1970). Research in Education, 2nd Ed. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, Inc. 

Creswell, J.W. 1994. Research design. Qualitative and quantitative approaches. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage.

Saunders, M., Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A. (2003). Research Methods for Business Students, 3rd Ed. London: Prentice Hall Financial Times.

 

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