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
3.7 Validation
of Instrument 37
3.8 Reliability
of Instruments 37
3.9 Method
of Data Analysis 38
CHAPTER 4: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
4.1.2 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.
AKUMAH, C (2023). Hotel Waste Disposal Practices And Revenue Generation In Umuahia Metropolis. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Dec 09, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/hotel-waste-disposal-practices-and-revenue-generation-in-umuahia-metropolis-7-2
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