The contribution of Tororo rock towards tourism development in Tororo municipality, Tororo district

Abstract

The contribution of Tororo rock towards tourism development in Tororo municipality, Tororo district . This study aimed at assessing the extent to which Tororo Rock has contributed towards tourism development in Tororo municipality, Tororo District. The specific objectives of the study were: To examine the contribution of tourism towards development in Tororo District; to find out challenges to development of Tourism in Tororo District and to identify the tourism facilities and services around Tororo rock. This study used a sample of 50 participants from Tororo District including 15 tourists, 25 local people and 10 administrators. The study adopted a descriptive research design involving both qualitative and quantitative methods. Using two data collection techniques of questionnaires and interviews, the researcher collected data about the contribution of Tororo Rock towards tourism development in Tororo municipality, Tororo District using questionnaires as the main research instruments. The study revealed that the rock contributes a lot to tourism development in Tororo District. It helps in the development of infrastructure, provides market to products in the community; it provides employment opportunities to the community, helps to open new business in the area,