Abstract:
This case study aims to map and classify potential tourism sites in Borgu Local Government Area, which could be used as baseline data by decision-makers for future tourism development to develop, promote, and market the area. Additionally, it uses evaluation criteria to identify potential tourism resources, in order to determine suitability and likelihood of success if development does take place. The study findings are primarily based on quantitative and qualitative methodology. Qualitative method was used in the form of interviews and field observations. Quantitative methodology was used to extract map from the potential tourist sites using Geographic Information System (GIS) to get the coordinate of this locations. The finding identified Kainji water resort, Konkweso iron ore and smiting site, Kabe cave and Pissa cave, were the four potential tourist sites identified and mapped out. The potential tourist attractions in the local governmental area of Borgu have both historical value and esthetic value. The esthetic value makes up the beauty of the place, the economic value, and the social value which is concerned with a feeling of affiliation, belonging and pride amongst the local people where these attractions is located. Borgu Local Government Area is suitable for tourism development, due to its diverse range of attractions, one of the major factors relating to successful tourism. Diversity of attractions is a key motivation for tourists to visit a destination. Without attractions, there is no need to supply facilities and services. Potential facilities and services provided for tourist related activities could also be used by the local population, thus significantly improving quality of life in the area, which currently lacks such infrastructure.
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