Implementation of Green Tourism Practices in the Hotels and Resorts of White Beach Puerto Galera
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https://doi.org/10.54536/ajth.v1i1.1769Keywords:
Sustainable Tourism, Green Tourism Practices, Sustainable Green Tourism Business Support ProgramAbstract
This study proposed a sustainable green tourism business support program for White Beach, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro as assessed by hotels and resorts’ owners/managers/staff and tourists. This utilized a descriptive research design and employed survey questionnaires as the main data-gathering instrument for this study. It determined the extent of manifestation of green tourism practices. This study was carried out in select DOT accredited hotels and resorts around White Beach, Puerto Galera, and Oriental Mindoro. The respondents was composed of 177 composed of 49 foreign tourists, 51 local tourists from the host community such as local residents, LGU, Local Tourism Office, NGOs/POs, DOT-MIMAROPA, and 77 hotels and resorts owners, managers, and staff. The researcher used survey questionnaires for data gathering. Results revealed that hotels and resorts’ owners, managers, and staff; and local and foreign tourists equally see the extent of manifestation of green tourism practices. Hotels and resorts should adopt energy-saving technologies and practices to reduce their environmental impact. This can include investing in energy-efficient equipment and appliances, implementing energy management systems, and raising awareness among staff and guests about the importance of energy conservation. Engaging with energy conservation experts and organizations can provide guidance on effective energy-saving strategies and technologies specific to the hospitality industry.
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