Potentials and Limitations of Religious and Cultural Resources for Tourism Development in and Around Debrebirhan, North Shoa
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2022-10
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Addis Ababa University
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Debrebirhan is one of the most resourceful tourism destinations in Ethiopia. It has paramount socio-cultural and natural assets. It is also a place of cultural diversity and other attractions which may be of great interest for tourists. The area is said to have tremendous potential for tourism development. This study was, therefore, aimed to assess the potentials and limitations of religious and cultural resources for tourism development in and around Debrebirhan, North Shoa. The study used a qualitative research approach and pertinent data were gathered through interviews and focus group discussion. A total of 31 respondents were used for collecting primary data through interview as well as FGD. Qualitative data gathered via interview and FGD were analyzed through thematic analysis. The study found that the area has ample religious and cultural resources that could be important for tourism development. The findings also indicate that the major factors affecting religious and cultural resources as well as the development of tourism in the study area are limited stakeholders’ participation in the sector, status of heritages is good if not well preserved, infrastructural problems and limited transportation facility, and financial constraint to develop destination. Therefore, the researcher would like to suggest that the Ethiopian Ministry of Tourism together with different stakeholders should work to develop the cultural and religious resources for tourism development in the area.
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cultural tourism resources, religious tourism resources, potential, limitations, Tourism.