Abstract
This study sought to examine the contribution of environmental conservation in promoting the tourism industry in Rwanda, the Case study of the Rubavu District using a mixed research design of quantitative and qualitative techniques. The study established that environmental conservation increases the number of tourists that would be hosted in the area; encourages repeat visits of tourists; increases the satisfaction of tourists and attracts new tourists and retains existing ones in the area. However, it experiences some challenges that include, air and water pollution, availability of different rubbish, population growth, and deforestation. These become constraints to environmental conservation and the tourism industry development in Rubavu District. On the other hand, taking preventive measures against air and water pollution, limiting overpopulation, avoiding deforestation and minimizing rubbish have worked to mitigate against the challenges. The study concludes that environmental conservation has played a vital role in promoting the tourism industry in Rwanda. The study recommends that the government of Rwanda in collaboration with the administration of Rubavu District should minimize rubbish by deploying responsible rubbish disposal methods and providing rubbish bins near roads. This will promote cleaner spaces with less environmental stress
Highlights
When Environmental conservation is done properly in destination areas, the tourists feel comfortable as they are at their own homes
Environmental conservation plays a significant role in tourism development as it motivates visitors to come to host countries and stay longer, it helps host countries to attract new tourists and maintain existing ones, it encourages repeat visits, it increases the satisfaction of tourists in the area
The study was undertaken to achieve and to answer a variety of questions which included What is the role of environmental conservation to tourism industry development in Rubavu District? What are the challenges to Environmental conservation towards tourism industry development in Rubavu District? and What are solutions for better environmental conservation towards tourism industry development in Rubavu District? Literature was reviewed, data was collected, analysed and eventually presented in tables, figures and narrative
Summary
It has vital importance in the economy of a nation. Without the conservation of the environment, tourism cannot adequately yield the desired outcomes. Tourism has become remarkable in both developed and developing economies across the world which significantly contributes to income generation, employment creation, and poverty elimination (Andriotis et al, 2012). The tourism sector has become an increasingly important industry for many developed and developing countries as a source of revenue as well as a source of employment. The tourism industry cannot succeed without taking effective and real consideration of the environmental dimensions
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