Impact of Outside Fares Culinary Craft on Tourism Development in Calabar, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VII, Issue I, January 2020 | ISSN 2321–2705

Impact of Outside Fares Culinary Craft on Tourism Development in Calabar, Nigeria

Linus Beba OBONG^1*, Grace Neji OKONGOR^2
1Department of Tourism Studies, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
²Department of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
*Corresponding author

Abstract: – There is a growing body of works on culinary craft in cities and towns of developing nations. Cosmopolites, the unmarried and the childless, the trapped, the deprived and ethnic villagers, often seek opportunities for other income sources other than known paid jobs to cope with urban life. Outside fares culinary craft in Calabar Metropolis was surveyed using field observation and recording, photographic camera and oral interviews in generating data for the study. Results revealed that the highest employments occurred at Ekorimin catchment with a total of 45 percent, 35 percent at the Mobil MCC Road, 13 percent at the RCC Roundabout, while 9 percent was recorded at the Unical Hotel Road. Results equally revealed that the operators of the fares face challenges of high levies by the state government. It was recommended that the state government should adopt inclusive planning to accommodate outside fare culinary craft as a means of boosting tourism and hospitality in the Metropolis.

Keywords: Impact; Outside fares; culinary craft; Tourism development; Calabar Metropolis.

I. INTRODUCTION

There is a growing body of works on livelihood endeavors associated with culinary craft in cities and towns of developing nations. Cosmopolites, the unmarried and the childless, the trapped, the deprived and ethnic villagers, often take advantage of outside fares culinary craft in meeting urban socio-economic demand. Outside fare culinary service is a craft in the hospitality sector. Outside fare culinary is a quick food and beverage service that is gaining popularity in urban centers. While providing fast food to commuters, outside fare culinary generate livelihoods and income to stakeholders. Urban land-use plans over the years have not considered integrating ancillary and miscellaneous services such as outside culinary arts and crafts.
Just like runoff water often forces its way where there is poor drainage plan, outside fare culinary crafts forces its way into the urban space, thus ‘defacing’ the aesthetics and urban figure/shape with its offers. Maximizing the urban space requires tactful and experienced planners to give all urban dwellers a sense of belonging.

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