The Operations and Patronage Pattern of Event Centres in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study was carried out to examine the location and operation of recreation and tourists event centres in Ekiti State. Data were generated directly on the field through primary method of data collection using questionnaire as the research instrument. A total of 2000 copies of structured questionnaire were administered. Results from this study revealed that, event centres significantly influence the patronage pattern of event centres in Ekiti State. Factors influencing location of event centres showed that the location of more than half of the event centres were influenced by the nearness to the road, while proximity to town centres and accessibility had almost the same influence on the location of event centres in the study area. This study therefore recommends that, café and internet facilities be included in the services provided by the management of recreation and tourist event centres. Also, government should stabilize the supply of electricity to guarantee the comfort of the customers and attracts investors, thereby reducing unemployment.