The tourism industry is contributing a lot for the economic development of
many countries worldwide along with its contribution for the development of
livelihoods. Tourist satisfaction on service delivery of Nech Sar National Park is examined in the present
study. Primary data were collected from foreign and domestic tourist and different workers of
the park. Accordingly, a total of 167 (52% men) participated for the data
collection. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected through questionnaires,
interviews, observations and document analysis. Based on the findings of the study, it
was found out that landscape, environment, cost, and working hours were
among the factors which satisfied visitors and the visitors were also
dissatisfied by infrastructure, service offered at night time in camp sites,
and deforestation.
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