PHILIPPINES TOURISM

Philippines Tourism



Philippines Tourism

Philippines Tourism

It is believed that Philippines has lost in the seas and oceans with more than seven thousand islands, the most popular destinations in South-East Asia. The 7107 Island, each of which has its own coach "character" - the abundance of discos and clubs to retreat in the lap of nature. The excellent climate, wonderful living flora and fauna, magnificent beaches are all about the Philippines. In this country travellers going to the level of income "above average": A lot of young people, couples, and eco-tourists find this country as a utopia in this real world.

As Philippines is to provide low-cost flights low cost airlines and much more, Philippines is becoming a very popular holiday place, and its attainment in the year 2004 of May, enabled Philippines to enhance the quality of holidays that it offers to its guests. The best preserved islands, because the country is often called, provide plenty of resorts and beaches, it is also a friendly, welcoming and the general population on the island and island life completely refresh the view with literally the great culture and being a place full of historical values. Most speak Pilipino and English, and being around the island of Philippines has become relatively easy and offering the public transport services, almost all the island areas and car rental services that is widely available for the tourists.

Tourism is defined as travel to a place outside the usual residential environment, involving a stay of at least one night but no more than 1 year, with varying motivations, such as business, pleasure, visits to friends and relatives (VFR), and education. Tourism has long been of interest to geographers, given its spatial, temporal, and activity patterns and given its major economic and environmental impacts, ranging from the local to the global.

Discussion

In the last 40 years, the international tourism industry in Philippines has been very successful, and it is considered as international economic success (Coccossis and Parpairis 1995, pp.107). The positive effect of tourism on economic development is the driving factor behind the governments of in Philippines economy to pursue investment in tourism (Hall 1995, pp.12). Tourism is perceived as a means for regional, as well as, national development to enhance infrastructure, balance of payments, foreign exchange revenues and employment in Philippines (Edwards 2004, pp.9). In Philippines, sustainable tourism is especially important because it has the potential to bring social, economic, and environmental benefits.

Sustainable tourism seeks to meet three over-arching goals: the quality of life of host societies must be improved; to accomplish visitor happiness; and to guard natural resources in destination countries (Hunter and Green 1995, pp.31). Inskeep has defined sustainable-tourism as, “which… meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future. It is envisaged as leading to management of all resources in such a way that economic, social and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity and life support systems” (1991, ...