Abstract:
This research work examined the contributions of Imo Carnival to tourism development. It also discusses the current state of Imo carnival and how it cultural mosaic can be harnessed in the best interest of its relevant stakeholders. This work splits logically into five chapters. Chapter one presents an introduction, emphasizing the purpose of the study and how data were collected as well as striking on the definition of concepts. Then chapter two begins with literature review, where theoretical literature, empirical literature and theoretical orientation were delimited into further sub-heads with the empirical literature guided by the research objectives. Chapter three discusses the background information of the study area. Chapter four deals with data presentation and analysis, where findings, its analysis and data interpretation were delimited bearing in mind the research objectives. Finally, Chapter five serves as the summary, recommendation and conclusion. It is my considered opinion that this work will extend the literature on carnivals. As a work based on the first ever Imo carnival, it will also serve as a reference point for further research on Imo carnival, cultural festival and tourism. This work will be of immense value to the study of carnivals, and its contributions to tourism development.
