Recreational Tourism Activities in Advancing the Development of Social Inclusion in North West States, Nigeria

Abstract

The central goal of recreational tourism activities is to provide a fun and rewarding experience that helps people to relax, recharge, and explore new environments. Social inclusion refers to the process of ensuring that every individual in a society has equal access to resources, opportunities, and rights, regardless of their background, identity, or status. The finding of this study indicates that recreation tourism activities have the role of motivating travel; it is a very important tourist resource, and the prospects of inclusion are positive and promising and provide the opportunity for people to learn about different cultures and lifestyles. Therefore, the paper concludes that social inclusion in recreational tourism activities are those activities and destinations that should cater to all members of the society, regardless of their social and economic background. Recreational tourism activities should create opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to come together, engage in activities, and build relationships. With the prevailing situation in the Northwest States, where banditry, kidnapping, and other social vices are on the increase, the need to use recreational tourism activities to foster social inclusion is paramount so as to mitigate the effects. It is on this premise that this study recommends that local communities should develop community-based recreational tourism initiatives that should foster partnerships between them.