Abstract:
This study examined the effect theme parks on the development of domestic tourism in Uganda. The study utilized a descriptive research design and quantitative approach. Data was collected from 36 as a target population with accessible unit of inquiry being 34 respondents consisting of administration department, food and beverage, housekeeping and conservation department. Data was collected using a closed ended questionnaire and statistical package for social sciences was used for analyzing data from which frequency tables, descriptive statistics, reliability, validity, correlation and regression results were obtained. From the research findings there is a significant and positive effect between transport standard practices like degree of safety and reliability on the development of domestic tourism, the two variables look to be directly proportional in that the more the transport standard practices, a well-developed transportation system and standard of a tourist destination has an impact on the tourism experience, still transportation standard of this organization, can help the local community to enhance other economic activities related to tourism such as transportation of agricultural produce due to good traffic flow. The findings further indicated that transport standard, advertisement methods, and admirative setting serve as an engine for increasing the development of domestic tourism of recreation centers. The study therefore, recommends that improvement on the development of domestic tourism depends on a proper and impressive transport standard, advertisement method and administrative setting
