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ABSTRACT

The study investigates the roles of hotels in revenue generation to Uyo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State as well as evaluating their contributions in employment generation. The specific objectives were to evaluate the contribution of hotels in the revenue generation to Uyo Local Government Area in AkwaIbom State, evaluate the contribution of hotels in employment. Two research questions were formulated for this study. A sample size of 120 respondents were selected from the hotels staff and the residents of the host communities in Uyo Local Government Area of AkwaIbom State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Objectives of the study were analyzed using means and ranks. The results showed that the hospitality industry significantly enhances the growth and development of Uyo Local Government Area by fostering economic growth, elevating government revenue and creating employment opportunities. The widespread prevalence of this advantages underscores the impacts of the tourism and hospitality sector on the people of Uyo Local Government Area. It was recommended that efforts should be made by the government to increase investment in the hospitality industry.