Syllabus content and objectives
Official WAEC Tourism outline · Detailed Syllabus
Content
Definitions of tourism, tourist, visitor, tour, excursion, leisure, hospitality, travel; scope and history of tourism; domestic vs international tourism; inbound/outbound, long/short haul, eco, cultural, religious, and sports tourism; components (attraction, accessibility, amenities); tourist product characteristics; natural, man-made, and socio-cultural tourist attractions in Nigeria; tourism statistics (inflow, outflow, expenditure patterns); economic, social, and developmental benefits; major Nigerian cultural festivals (Argungu, Osun-Osogbo, New Yam) and UNESCO world heritage sites (Sukur site, museums, monuments, palaces)
Objective
Define tourism concepts and trace historical developments; categorize forms and types of tourism; explain the 3 As (Attraction, Accessibility, Amenities) and tourist product characteristics; locate key natural, man-made, and socio-cultural tourist attractions across Nigeria; collect and interpret tourism arrival/expenditure statistics; evaluate economic, social, and infrastructure benefits of tourism; describe major Nigerian cultural festivals, museums, shrines, and heritage sites.
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