Unraveling the Polarization of Event Centres’ Locational Pattern and Tourism Development in an Emerging City: Evidence from Ado Ekiti

The study examined the relationship between event centres’ locational pattern and tourism development in Ado Ekiti. This is a survey research which involved the use of questionnaire. The data was analysed descriptively and inferentially. Findings from the study revealed that: only few event centres are built in the outskirt of the town. It also showed that event centres are built spacious like hall and are built where it is easily accessible within the residential areas in Ado Ekiti. The study further revealed that tourist finds it more comfortable locating event centres that are well situated. The study also showed that location of event centres have impacts on tourism development in the study area as location play a major role in beautification of the city, comfortability and source of attraction for tourist. The study concluded that increase in event centres has also increased tourism activities in Ado Ekiti. The study recommended that it is necessary to find suitable strategies to source fund for the development of event centres by private and public sectors which will help to facilitate tourism development in the study area. It is also important to note that domestication of the modern methods of building event centre is needed in order to have an attractive event centre which will also enhance the development of tourism in Ado Ekiti among others.

LOCATIONAL PATTERN OF INDIES BUILDINGS IN GORONTALO

Indies buildings in Gorontalo are spread within several areas, namely Ipilo, Biawao, and Tenda. These buildings serve as offices, houses, schools, hotels, religious building, and shop. Research on indies buildings in Gorontalo aims to find its locational pattern and to determine the relationship among those buildings. This research uses descriptive method with an inductive approach. Analysis of the data using the nearest neighbour analysis. The results showed a locational pattern of Indies buildings are clustered around the square. Based on their function, houses, and hotel are clustered, while school and office buildings are randomly located. The relationship between the building relates to the function of each building. Residential and office buildings are located adjacent to the effectiveness. School buildings are spread to facilitate access to people living in all parts of the town. Religious building is located in the center to facilitate access from every direction, and shops are clustered adjacent to the market as the economic center.

POLA KELETAKAN BANGUNAN INDIS DI KOTA GORONTALO

Indies buildings in Gorontalo are spread within several areas, namely Ipilo, Biawao, and Tenda. These buildings serve as offices, houses, schools, hotels, religious building, and shop. Research on indies buildings in Gorontalo aims to find its locational pattern and to determine the relationship among those buildings. This research uses descriptive method with an inductive approach. Analysis of the data using the nearest neighbour analysis. The results showed a locational pattern of Indies buildings are clustered around the square. Based on their function, houses, and hotel are clustered, while school and office buildings are randomly located. The relationship between the building relates to the function of each building. Residential and office buildings are located adjacent to the effectiveness. School buildings are spread to facilitate access to people living in all parts of the town. Religious building is located in the center to facilitate access from every direction, and shops are clustered adjacent to the market as the economic center.