Factors affecting ecotourism - hospitality and tourism research project

Institution Kimathi Institute of Technology
Course Tourism
Year 3rd Year
Semester Unknown
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Get your editable research project Eco tourism is a form of tourism involving responsible travel (using sustainable tourism transport) to natural areas, conserving the environment and improving the environment and improving the well-beingof the local people.Eco tourism is the study under investigation. To get a clear view of the constituents of eco-tourism, therefore the core study focused in Ol Pejeta conservancy. The core purpose of the study was to find out the factors that affect eco-tourism management. Objectives of the study included: how the level of education of the tour operators affects eco -tourism management, determining how the code of conduct of tourists affects eco- tourism management finding out how social responsibility affects eco-tourism management and determining how cultural heritage affects eco-tourism management. The information gathered from the study will play a vital role in responding to some discrepancies in the field of tourism, especially in eco-tourism. The study was influenced by the growth of sustainable tourism by many tourism organizations, eco-tourism being one of the leading forms.This study will also be of great importance to learning institutions by providing information concerning eco-tourism which will also act as a source document for other researchers on the same field. The study used a descriptive survey design and the target population included the tour guides, the administration, the tourists and the locals. The sample design used was purposive sampling and the convenience sampling design. The data collection instruments used included questionnaires and interviews. The quantitate data was analyzed into frequencies, percentages and mean in tables.The findings and recommendations help in identifying whether eco-tourism management is of great importance in promotion of the whole tourism product in Ol pejeta conservancy or not. The recommendations give an outlay of what should be done to make eco-tourism of greater benefit to the entire tourism industry.
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FACTORS INFLUENCING LOAN PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA-BUSINESS RESEARCH PROJECT
The banking sector is a key source of funding for most businesses. Improved loans portfolio management leads to high performance in functions and activities of an organization. It has an effect on total economy of the country and activities of all organizations. Commercial banks use various avenues to generate their income. Loans disbursed to customer are among many other avenues that are used to generate revenue. However, not all loans disbursed are serviced by debtors. Defaulted loans are on the increase in most Financial Institutions and this causes the banks not to meet their obligation of wealthy maximization. The study therefore sought to investigate factors influencing Loans Portfolio Performance in Commercial Banks of Kenya. Specific objectives were; to establish influence of Credit Management, to determine the influence of Unsecured Loans, to evaluate the effect of Repayment Characteristics and finally to analyze the influence of Technological advancement on loans Portfolio Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. Descriptive research design was used. Data collection was sought from Commercial Banks Headquarters in Nairobi. The study was based on census approach as it focused on all the commercial banks listed on Nairobi Security Exchange (NSE), Kenya. For each commercial bank listed, 5 respondents were sought and this provided 55 respondents. The study employed both secondary and primary data. Instruments used to collect data were questionnaires, financial reports of Central Bank of Kenya website and Kenya Bankers Association journals. The analysis of tabulated data employed descriptive statistics correlation and regression with the use of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The conclusion from the findings indicates that employing proper Credit Management has affirmative and considerable influence on Loans Portfolio Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. Unsecured Loans has a significant and positive impact on Loans Portfolio Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. Further it was revealed that employing proper evaluation of Repayment Characteristics has significant and positive influence on Loans Portfolio Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya and that Technological Advancement has significant and positive influence on Loans Portfolio Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. Recommendation of the study is that commercial banks should ensure they adopt sound Polices review, carry out proper client functioning credit management department. Further it is recommended that commercial banks should engage more feasible loan security measures intended to lessen loan delinquency ratios which can subsequently encourage positive customer performance.
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