Challenges and opportunities of mayansti spring water and the surrounding sites for ecotourism development in Mekelle university, Ethiopia

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1. INTRODUCTION
  • 1.1. Back ground
  • 1.2 Statement of the problem
  • 1.3 justification of the study.
  • 1.4 objective of the study.
  • 1.4.1 General objectives.
  • 1.4.2 Specific objectives..
  • 1.5 hypotheses.......
• 2. LITERATURE REIEW
  • 2.1. Eco-tourism
  • 2.2Mayansti and its surroundings history during Ethio-Italian war…........
• 3.Materials and methods.
• 3.1. Description of the study area.......
• 3.1.1 Location..
• 3.1.2 Climate
• 3.1.3 Vegetation.........
• 3.2 Data collection methods.
• 3.3 sampling techniques ......
• 3.4 data analysis.............
• 4. Results and discussions
  • 4.1. Potential sites and their historic significance.
  • 4.1.1. Mayansti spring water
  • 4.1.2. Endayesus mountain and Italian fort.
  • 4.1.3 Endayesus church
  • 4.1.4. Italian cemetery.
  • 4.2. Possible challenges of the sites and opportunities.....
• 5. Conclusions and Recommendations
  • 5.1. Conclusions
  • 5.2. Recommendations
• 6. References

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research project aims to analyze the potential of the Mayansti spring water and surrounding sites in Mekelle University Endayesus campus for eco-tourism development. The study aims to identify the challenges and opportunities associated with developing these sites into tourist attractions. The objectives include understanding the historical significance of the sites, exploring the current state of their infrastructure, and assessing the potential impact of eco-tourism on the local community.

• Historical Significance of the Sites
• Potential Challenges and Opportunities for Eco-Tourism Development
• Impact of Eco-Tourism on the Local Community
• Sustainability of Eco-Tourism Development
• Recommendations for the Future Development of the Sites

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction: This chapter provides the background information about the study, including the context of eco-tourism in Ethiopia and the specific focus on the Mayansti spring water and surrounding sites. It also outlines the research problem, justification, objectives, and hypotheses of the study.
• Chapter 2: Literature Review: This chapter reviews the existing literature on eco-tourism and its applications in Ethiopia, focusing on historical battle sites and their significance in the context of the study area. The chapter specifically discusses the historical background of Mayansti and its surrounding sites during the Ethio-Italian war.
• Chapter 3: Materials and Methods: This chapter details the research methodology used in the study, including a description of the study area, the data collection methods, sampling techniques, and data analysis procedures. It provides a comprehensive overview of the research approach and the data used to address the research questions.
• Chapter 4: Results and Discussions: This chapter presents the findings of the research and discusses their implications for the potential development of eco-tourism at the Mayansti spring water and surrounding sites. It analyzes the historical significance of the sites, potential challenges and opportunities, and the potential impact of eco-tourism on the local community. The discussion provides insights into the feasibility and sustainability of eco-tourism development in the area.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of this research project include eco-tourism, historical sites, Mayansti spring water, Endayesus campus, Mekelle University, Ethiopia, challenges and opportunities, sustainable development, local community, and heritage conservation. These keywords represent the key areas of interest and the central themes explored in the study, providing a comprehensive overview of the research focus.