Kezia Herman Mkwizu
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Sustainability of national parks and game reserves during the Covid-19 pandemic in Kenya Janet C. Kimeto; Kezia Herman Mkwizu
Bahasa Indonesia Vol 3 No 1 (2023): APRIL 2023
Publisher : School of Tourism, Universitas Ciputra Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37715/jtce.v3i1.3677

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This paper is to explore sustainability of national parks and game reserves in Kenya. Objectives are to examine the responsibility of tourism stakeholders in sustainability of national parks and game reserves during the Covid-19; explore the benefit and cost of tourism of parks and game reserves during the Covid-19; and explore the mitigating measures by tourism stakeholders on issues affecting wildlife in parks and game reserves during the Covid-19 pandemic. The methodology is based on a literature review method by deploying a systematic literature review. The findings indicated that as much as tourism is globally seen as an income generator and foreign exchange earner but was worst hit by the pandemic. If the effects of the pandemic are not mitigated early, then the effects are harmful to the resources and environment. Tourism stakeholders should ensure posterity and fame of parks and game reserves are sustained. This paper provides information on the responsibilities of tourism stakeholders in the sustainability of parks and game reserves in Kenya as a tourism destination. The outcome of this paper implies that the tourism stakeholders may look into ways of mitigating the negative effects of tourism in the Covid-19 to ensure sustainability in the post- Covid -19 pandemic.
Moderation of novelty on experiences and enjoyment in national parks Kezia Herman Mkwizu
Bahasa Indonesia Vol 3 No 1 (2023): APRIL 2023
Publisher : School of Tourism, Universitas Ciputra Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37715/jtce.v3i1.3684

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The problem of low domestic tourists’ visitation to national parks still persists and this is a challenge. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to examine the moderating effect of novelty on experiences and enjoyment of national parks. This paper specifically analyzed the moderating effect of novelty on direct experiences and enjoyment of southern national parks among domestic tourists guided by the types of tourists’ theory. This study was conducted in Nyerere National Park, Tanzania. Mixed methods approach is applied by adopting quantitative and qualitative to understand enjoyment in national parks. The quantitative approach provided the generalization of the findings while the qualitative findings supplemented the quantitative results. This study uses Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to analyze data collected from a survey sample size of 360 domestic tourists. Qualitative data is analyzed using content analysis. The findings indicate that there is a significant moderation effect of novelty on the relationship between direct experiences and enjoyment of southern national parks among domestic tourists. The practical implication is for the government and tourism stakeholders to consider improving communication and road connections to the park and other tourists’ facilities.