Date of Publication

3-26-2019

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Development Policy

Subject Categories

Environmental Studies | Tourism

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Political Science

Thesis Adviser

Alejandro Christian D. Soler

Defense Panel Chair

Sherwin E. Ona

Defense Panel Member

Rose Babel Calilung-Teehankee
Maria Milagros Regina I. Lomotan

Abstract/Summary

Sustainability has been a primary concern in various ecotourism destinations in developing economies. Several concepts relating to sustainable development have been introduced to tourism stakeholders. Most of them are identified indicators evaluating destinations’ sustainability. However, concerns on the compatibility of objectives and perceptions of local tourism stakeholder vis-à-vis internationally-identified indicators have been raised. This study intends to create stakeholder-driven indicators to evaluate the sustainability of ecotourism destinations specific to the Philippines. Indicators will be determined by conducting focus group discussion and in-depth interviews involving tourists, government authorities, tourism businesses, tourism industry practitioners, and academe/scholars. Results will aid in identifying specific areas for policy interventions.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG008021

Keywords

Ecotourism—Philippines; Sustainability—Philippines

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2-28-2023

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