This study examined the challenges affecting the adoption and implementation of emerging security technologies in selected tourist destinations in Cross River State. The study adopted a multi-sited exploratory sequential research design involving both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data were collected from tourists, tourism workers, security personnel, and destination managers across major tourism destinations in the state using questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions. A sample size of 400 respondents was selected using the Composite Entropy–Proportional Allocation (CEPA) technique. Descriptive statistics and inferential analysis were used for data analysis. The findings revealed that CCTV surveillance systems were the most commonly adopted security technology, while high cost, lack of technical expertise, and poor infrastructure were the major challenges affecting implementation. The study further showed that adoption challenges were more prevalent in rural and remote tourist destinations. The study concluded that despite increasing awareness of modern security technologies, significant financial, technical, and infrastructural barriers continue to hinder effective adoption. The study recommended increased funding, technical training, and infrastructural improvement to enhance tourism security management.
Ebiowei et al. (Wed,) studied this question.