Chapter 1 Phil Tourism
Chapter 1 Phil Tourism
Chapter 1 Phil Tourism
AND CULTURE
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
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Tourism has become a valuable economic, social and cultural driver. Its impacts
have become far and wide.
There are two types of tourism based on origin – international and domestic
tourism. Domestic tourism is defined as travel made within one’s country of
residence.
Economic Aspect
Socio-cultural Aspect
Socio-cultural Aspect
Socio-cultural Aspect
Filipinos are also lovers of art in many forms.
The many town fiestas celebrated in different parts of the country is a testimony
of the Filipinos faith and gratefulness to patron saints where a lot of religious
activities, street dancing, singing and eating are part of the celebration.
Also, the Philippines has the longest Christmas celebration in the world.
Environmental Protection
4 A’s of Tourism
o Access
• Land, sea and air access to and from the destination as
well as within the destination should be relatively fast
and easy
4 A’s of Tourism
o Attractions
4 A’s of Tourism
o Accommodations
• There should be a wide range of
accommodations
4 A’s of Tourism
o Activities
• The activities should be connected to each other
with varying degrees within a similar theme.
2. Smallest Island- no known smallest island due to low and high tide
variations
B. Major Landforms
4. Largest/Smallest Province-
a. Largest Province- Palawan (17,035.75 sq. kms land area)
b. Smallest Province- Batanes (203.22 sq. kms land area)
There are about 76 to 78 major language groups, with more than 500 dialects (DOT, 2018).
2015 69.0
2016 69.1
2017 69.2
3. What are the distinct characteristics of Filipinos? Is it the same across regions?
4. Based on your own experiences and regional affiliation, what are the distinct
characteristics of Filipinos not mentioned in this chapter? Share them with your
teacher and classmates.
Recall a recent trip you took out of town and assess the
destination based on the 4As – Access, Attractions,
Accommodations and Amenities and other unique selling
points. Write a 300-word essay about it.