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Exploring the tourism potential and innovative contributions of social enterprises in south-east Nigeria

  • Maurice Ekwugha
    ,
  • Charles Oham
    ,
  • Nkechi Ojiagu
    ,
  • Robert Amadi
Research Output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding Chapter Peer-review

Abstract

This chapter explores the innovative ways social enterprises can contribute to uplifting the people in South-East Nigeria through tourism. It will consider how the tourism industry can help in mitigating the economic impact of the recent global economic downturn and the social impact UK BAME-led organizations can make in this regard. It will also look at some of the distinctive needs these organizations have and their limitations such as the lack of formal structures, governmental support, economies of scale, etc. Untapped potential is investigated and innovative ways of moving forward will be addressed.

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Output type

Research Output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding Chapter Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 5-27 (23 pages)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 29/05/2024

Publication status

Published - 29/05/2024

Publisher

Routledge, United States, United Kingdom

ISBN (Print)

9781032440132

ISBN (Electronic)

9781003369967

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/626271
  • Scopus: 85192329758

Host publication title

Entrepreneurial innovation in the international business of tourism

Host publication editors

  • María Jesús Jerez-Jerez
  • Pantea Foroudi

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