ATTENTION: BEFORE YOU READ THE PROJECT WORK, PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. THANK YOU! TO GET THE FULL PROJECT FOR THE TOPIC BELOW PLEASE CALL: 08068231953, 08168759420 TO GET MORE PROJECT TOPICS IN YOUR DEPARTMENT, PLEASE VISIT: www.easyprojectmaterials.com www.easyprojectsolutions.com www.worldofnolimit.com TOURISM: A NECESSARY TOOL FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (A CASE STUDY OF RIVERS STATE) ABSTRACT The late 1970s saw the birth of tourism and the government of Rivers State have tried to develop the sector by carrying out festivals such as festac 77, carnival 88, rivifest 93, 94 and 95. A scramble for the benefits of tourism had begun. This study examines the significance of the tourism industry on the economic growth of Rivers State. The analyzing data were obtained from statistical bulletins such as the Rivers State budgets from 1995-2004 and the ministry of culture and tourism budgets also for 1995-2004. Alt...