Philippine Ecotourism 101: LIVE
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The concept of a tourism product continues to confuse local government, including tourism officers. This webinar will provide an enlightening definition of a tourism product and present an innovative tool that will make the process of creating products for communities …
In October we conducted the webinar “The Link: What has Ecology got to do with Tourism?” where Louie F, Mencias discussed the ‘Buhay Program’ and the ecosystem-based products designed to achieve environmental, social and economic goals. The audience requested that …
The best way for a local government to align its tourism industry along the sustainable path is to have a Tourism Master Plan. Few LGUs are investing in the process due to the lack of understanding of the basic principles …
Natural places have outstanding features that have the potential for life-enhancing experiences. Tourism product development helps create opportunities for people to develop a deep understanding and appreciation of nature. This talk featured the Buhay Program and the ecosystem-based products designed …
Many destinations worldwide experienced “over-tourism” pre-COVID. This is the condition where there are more tourists than a place can manage effectively. Despite the use of satellite accounts at the national level, many local governments in the Philippines still gauge tourism …
Several misconceptions about tourism development have led to the decline of destinations that should have been the benchmarks for the rest of the country. The pause created by the COVID-19 pandemic presents a golden opportunity for local governments and the …
As the Philippines grapples with the decision to save its battered economy, it is also faced with the fact that COVID-19 is still a serious threat to the lives of people. Although some experts argue that re-opening the economy too …