CHAPTER ONE 

1.1 Introduction 

Tourism according to MCINTOSH and Gupta (1977) as any voluntary activity that
temporarily takes person away from his or her usual place of residence in order
to satisfy a need either for pleasure, excitement, experience or relaxation.
Tourism many be seen to consist senses of encounter in which visitors interact
with their hosts.

The history of tourism could be traced back to the days when Jesus Christ was
born. The birth of Jesus Christ which inside the three wise men to journey,
from the east of Jerusalem to king to visit Jesus Christ with different gifts.
Mathew chapter 2 (The holy bible), Tourism is said to be God’s own given gift
to man, in the sense that any tourist attraction centre is beautiful, thrilling
and a marvellous sight to behold which will leave you thinking of God’s great
kindness to man. 

Religion according to Socrates (a greek philosopher, 1912) is defined as the
practise that depicts the belief of people which are of more importance to
their everyday life. It controls the laws, how you think and act, what you
believe in, value etc. This have led to a dramatic increase in knowledge about
their cultures, norms and also the establishment of economic and social
histories of progress.

History has it that the stating point of religion was from the tribal band
whose religion is amonistic and involved shamans (a medicine man from a similar
region) and totems (an object; species, plant, natural phenomenon symbolising a
family). Since the group was tribal, there was no permanent sanctuary for
worship with cultic rites centre on identification with wild animals and appeasing
spirits of the hunted animals.

Hospitality industry, an aspect of Tourism which cannot be overlooked is
defined according to “the prospectors act 1956. section 1 (3) as an
establishment held our by the proprietors offering foods and drinks if so required
sleeping accommodation without special contract to any traveller presenting
himself to be in a fit state of mind to be received and is willing and able to
pay for the services rendered to him by the establishment. Its history can be
traced to the early civilization of the mind 16th century when the Romans built
roads between the main cities and towns of the time along which posting houses
known as stabuli were set up to provide holding, food drinks. Thus, Every
city/town at this time had ale houses which provides only drink which later
advanced to the building of what we now call the hospitality industry (hotel).

Therefore, as stated above, tourism religion and hospitality cannot separated
from one another which means that the impacts one has on the other cannot be
underemphasised.

1.2 Background of the Study 

The background of the study focused on the surrounding the situation i.e. the
course of study and how the issues effect the followers of such religion
moreso, it will focus on the activities at the place of worship, likes for the
leaders and some moral acts that encourage people from religions activities.
This study help to unveil the impacts that tourism has on religion and
hospitality industry.

1.3 Statement of Problem

These are the problems encountered during the course of engaging on the
religion tourism activities. The major problems include insufficient disposable
income to partake and enjoy the various religious activities, transportation
problems, accommodation and food and beverages services, and the major things
that affects tourist from engaging in the religion tourism.

1.4 Objective of the Study 

The study is aimed at find out how to develop tourism globally and also aimed
at looking into the various impacts of religion on tourism and hospitality
industry.

It is hoped that through this study, tourists would have better understandings
of religion and its impact on tourism and hospitality industry as a whole. It
is also hoped that through the findings in this study, people (tourists) would
see the relevance of Tourism on Religion.

1.5 Research questions 

Are there any motivations for people to embark on tourism?

Does religion motivate people to embark on tourism?

Does religion have an impact on tourism and hospitality industry? 

Are there any relationship between religion tourism, and the hospitality
industry? 

Does government participate in the development of religion?

Does Religion motivate people to travel?

1.6. Statement of research hypothesis:

The following forms the research hypothesis of the study;

HO: Religion has a positive impact on tourism

HI: Religion has no positive impact on tourism

HO: Religious events and activities increases the profitability of tourism

HI: Religious events and activities does not increase the profitability of
tourism

HI: Religious tour should be encouraged in Nigeria

HO: Religious tour should not be encouraged in Nigeria

1.7. Significance of the Study

The significance of the study is based on the fact that if findings of the
researcher s are well implemented, it will facilitate and improve the
development of Religion towards tourism. It is hoped that this study would
answer some questions of what impacts religion have on hospitality and tourism
industry. The study will also arouse researchers investigate ways of improving
Religion Tourism. 

1.8 Justification of the Study 

The research work is focused on the religious activities and events that takes
place in the “living faith World” (Winners chapel head quarters) located in
Idi-iroko, Out, Ogun State Nigeria and will shed more high on those who are
religiously inclined and also examine and show the religious practises which
have attracted people as part of tourism.

1.9 Definition of Terms 

Tourism Religion, Hospitality Industry, Tourist destination, Tourist
attractions, Visitor, Tourist. 

Tourism: The relationship of phenomenon arising from voluntary travel and stay
of an individual away from his/ her usual place of residence to a
pre-determined destination in search of pleasure, leisure etc and are not
connected with any remunerated activity.

Tourist:- This is an individual that is involved in tourism activities.
According to MCINTOSH and Gupta (1999).

Visitor: – Is someone travelling from his place of usual residence to another
place, but not primarily for tourism activities but enjoys such activities
during his stay. (Unesco definition of tourism 2001).

Tourist Attractions:- These are the physical and natural images or activities
that motivates people (tourists) for visit.

Tourist Destinations: – These refer to the places where the tourist attractions
are located or sited.

Religion: These are set of rules that are taught which govern one to follow and
to worship his/ her creator spiritually.

Hotel (Hospitality Industry): Is an establishment that renders the services of
food and drinks, accommodation to people (tourists) who are willing and able to
pay for the services rendered to them by the establishment.

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