ABSTRACT

This study investigates the relationship between hotel waste disposal practices and revenue generation in Umuahia Metropolis. With a sample population of 300 respondents, a descriptive survey research design was employed to gather data on waste disposal practices and revenue generation. Research questions were analyzed using frequency, percentages and mean distribution, while the hypotheses were examined using multiple regression and Spearman correlation. The findings reveal that the majority of hotels in Umuahia Metropolis employ various waste disposal methods, including landfill, recycling, reuse, and incineration. The mean ratings for these methods were generally acceptable, with landfill and reuse scoring 3.2, recycling scoring 2.9, and incineration scoring 3.4 on the 5-point rating scale. Also, the study also identified challenges faced by hotels in revenue generation, such as increased disposal costs, limited space, inefficient waste management practices, limited revenue generation opportunities, and a lack of awareness and education. These challenges received mixed mean ratings ranging from 2.6 to 3.3. The regression analysis demonstrated that the waste disposal methods variables explained approximately 29% of the total variation observed in hotel revenue generation. However, the adjusted R-square was employed to account for the inflation of the R-square value due to the number of independent variables, indicating that the fair influence of the waste disposal methods on revenue generation was 29%. The statistical analysis further revealed that the relationship between waste disposal methods and revenue generation was not statistically significant. In conclusion, while hotels in Umuahia Metropolis implement various waste disposal practices, the study suggests that these methods alone may not significantly impact revenue generation. To enhance revenue generation, hotels should explore diverse strategies beyond waste disposal, improve waste management practices, conduct market research, and establish collaborations with local stakeholders. This study contributes to the understanding of hotel waste management and revenue generation dynamics, providing valuable insights for hoteliers and stakeholders in the Umuahia Metropolis.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page                                                                                                                                i

Approval page                                                                                                                         ii

Declaration                                                                                                                              iii

Certification                                                                                                                            iv

Dedication                                                                                                                              v

Acknowledgements                                                                                                                vi

Table of content                                                                                                                      vii

List of tables                                                                                                                           x

List of figures

Abstract                                             

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background Of The Study                                                                                         1

1.2       Statement of Problem                                                                                                 4

1.3       Objectives of the Study                                                                                              5

1.4       Research Questions                                                                                                     5

1.5       Significance of the Study                                                                                           6

1.6       Scope of the study                                                                                                      7

CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1       Conceptual Review                                                                                        

2.1.1    Waste Hierarchy                                                                                                        8

2.1.2    Solid Waste Disposal in Nigeria                                                                                10

2.1.3    Method of Waste Disposal                                                                                         12

2.1.4    Waste Collection and Transportation                                                                         14

2.1.5    Constraints and Remedies of the Waste Disposal                                                      15

2.1.6    Waste Disposal and Revenue Generation                                                                   16

2.1.7    Challenges to Sustainable Waste Disposal in Nigeria                                                 19

2.2       Theoretical Framework          

2.2.1    Institutional Analysis Framework                                                                               29

2.3       Review Of Related Empirical Studies                                                                        31

2.4       Summary Of Review Literature                                                                                 33

CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1       Research Design                                                                                                         35

3.2       Area of Study                                                                                                             35

3.3       Population for the Study                                                                                            36

3.4       Sample and Sampling Techniques                                                                              36

3.5       Instrument for Data Collection                                                                                   37

3.6       Method of Data Analysis                                                                                           37

3.7       Validation of Instrument                                                                                            37

3.8       Reliability of Instruments                                                                                           37

3.9       Method of Data Analysis                                                                                           38

CHAPTER 4: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

4.1       Results                                                                                                                        39

4.1.2    Demographic Data of Respondents                                                                            40

4.1.3    Analysis Of Research Questions                                                                                42

4.2       Discussion of Findings                                                                                               50

CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1       Summary                                                                                                                     59

5.2       Major Findings                                                                                                            60

5.3       Conclusion                                                                                                                  61

5.4       Recommendation                                                                                                        62

REFERENCES                                                                                                       

            APPENDIX I (Questionnaire)

            APPENDIX II (Map)

            APPENDIX III (List of Hotels)

            APPENDIX IV (Result Output)

LISTS OF TABLES

Table 2.1:        Identified sustainable solid waste disposal challenges in Nigeria                  19

Table 4.1         Response rate                                                                                                  39

Table 4.2:        Staff Distribution Table of Result                                                                  40

Table 4.3:        Years of Experience                                                                                        40

Table 4.4         Different Disposal Method                                                                             41

Table 4.5         Challenges Faced by Hotels in Revenue Generation                                     42

Table 4.6         Extent that Hotels Generate Revenue through Waste Disposal                     43

Table 4.7         Relationship between Hotel Waste Disposal Methods and Revenue

Generation                                                                                                      44

Table 4.8         Positive relationship between challenges hotels face in generating

revenue and waste disposal method                                                               46

Table 4.9:        Relationship between extent hotels generates waste and

revenue generation                                                                                          47

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Illustration of WH as defined in directive 2008/98/EC.