E-Tourism and Digital Marketing in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges

Authors

  • Maryam Abdullahi

  • Rukiye Kilili

  • Tu#x11F;rul G#xFC;nay

Keywords:

social media, opportunities, challenges, africa, e-tourism, digital marketing

Abstract

Purpose: This paper examined e-tourism and digital marketing focusing on the opportunities and challenges in Africa using the social media marketing in relation to international tourist influxes, with particular reference to Nigeria. The study is stimulated by the increase of tourist#x2019;s influxes and digital statistics specifically in the advancement of technological age. Design/Methodology/Approach: Theoretical framework of the study was reviewed through literature review and web base method for data collection using the content analysis with particular reference to opportunities and challenges. through combining the theoretical framework and content analysis techniques. Findings: The study demonstrated that digital media, content and mobile promotion have significant impact on the trending of digital marketing apparatus supporting African digital marketing prospects for both domestic and international tourism events. Research Limitations/Implications: The results suggested that future research should employ both qualitative and quantitative methodology in order to understand the framework of African tourism as its relates to digital marketing.

How to Cite

Maryam Abdullahi, Rukiye Kilili, & Tu#x11F;rul G#xFC;nay. (2021). E-Tourism and Digital Marketing in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges. Global Journal of Management and Business Research, 21(F1), 17–26. Retrieved from https://journalofbusiness.org/index.php/GJMBR/article/view/3475

E-Tourism and Digital Marketing in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges

Published

2021-01-15