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A Perspective of Sustainable Tourism Development in the Philippine A Perspective of Sustainable Tourism Development In the Philippine Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran 14-16 October 2014 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM The Philippines • It lies in the heart of Southeast Asia and is readily accessible to the different capitals of the world • Comprised of 7,107 islands •It is divided into three main geographical divisions namely: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao •Manila is its Capital City •It is the third largest English speaking country in the world • It has a rich history combining Asian, European, and American influences. DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Tourism Assets The Philippines is endowed with diverse tangible and intangible cultural and natural heritage assets The natural and cultural heritage tourism assets of the country support an extensive range of tourism activities including: . beach and island resort experiences; . cultural sightseeing, participation in cultural festivals and events; and . nature-based sightseeing, adventure activities such as trekking and climbing, and marine activities such as scuba diving. DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Visitor Arrivals from ... DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM International Visitor Receipts In US$ Million CAGR = 29.6% CAGR = 5.2% DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Domestic Travellers, 2012 Total CAGR = 6.1% 2,491.159 18.0% 40.7 M* 2,354.644 17.0% 37.5 M 1,266.889 9.1% 30.3 M 1,206.252 8.7% 25.0 M 1,191.753 8.6% 24.4 M 1.075.000 7.7% 844.570 6.1% * Estimate 654.033 4.7% Overnight visitors in 617.079 4.4% top destinations 523.832 3.8% CAGR = 10.6% 56.0M totalled to 13.9 486.595 3.5% 51.7M million, for 50% of 402.815 2.9% 47.0M 44.7M domestic visitors 400.219 2.9% 40.7M 360.890 2.6% Domestic Travellers In thousands DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Room Capacity, 2012 Available Number of Destinations Room Establishments Northern PH 71,804 2,248 Metro Manila 31,790 320 Central Luzon 15,024 489 Other Regions 24,990 1,439 Central PH 61,978 3,220 Western Visayas 15,200 635 Central Visayas 27,447 1,306 Other Regions 19,331 1,279 Hotel Expansion Program in Select Destinations Southern PH 28,922 1,405 Name Additional Rooms Northern Mindanao 8,113 380 Aklan (Boracay Island) 1,599 Southern Mindanao 9,613 404 Bohol (Panglao Island) 1,250 Other Regions 11,196 621 Metro Manila 1,123 Total PH 162,704 6,873 Cebu/ Lapu Lapu/ Mandaue 646 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Existing rooms will soon be filled up … but ongoing constructions are expected to increase accommodation capacities Projected Accommodation to 2014 114,820 Total 16,271 98,549 10,001 Existing: 98,052 rooms Southern Philippines 536 9,465 Total to 2014 57,030 In the Pipeline Central Philippines 6,858 50,172 Existing 2010 In Pipeline to 2016: 16, 654 rooms 47,789 Northern Philippines 8,877 38,912 Total Units by 2016: 169,624 rooms: 0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 Number of Rooms/Units Hotel = 59% of capacity Resorts = 28% of capacity Projected Share of Hotel, Resort and Other Other = 13% of capacity Accommodations by 2014 13% Total 59% 28% Central Philippines has highest 17% Southern Philippines 58% volume of resort units 25% 22% Central Philippines 33% 45% Other Northern Philippines has 2% Hotel Northern Philippines 90% 8% highest number of hotel units Resort 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Percent of Rooms/Units DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Summary of issues and constraints Infrastructure • Aged and heavy congested international airport infrastructure • Inadequate air, sea and road infrastructure connectivity • Absence of last mile access to tourism sites Transportation • Inability to develop and expand air access from key growth markets • Limited transport connectivity from gateways to tourism development areas Product Development • Limited number of integrated destinations offering variety of things to see and things to do • Inadequate concern for environment, support infrastructure, and safety and security • Non-compliance to standards for facilities and services DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Summary of issues and constraints Travel and Investment Facilitation • Outdated visa entry policy and procedures • Unfriendly business environment (e.g. CCT and CIQ) • Conflicting national and local laws Institutional • Low budget for marketing and promotion • Mismatch in education curriculum and required industry skills • Uncoordinated institutional support for environmental and cultural conservation • Limited access for vulnerable groups (e.g. Women, IPs) DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM National Tourism Development Plan Goal: Vision: Develop a highly competitive and environmentally and socially Become the must experience and responsible tourism that delivers more FUN destination in Asia more widely distributed income and employment opportunities Strategic Direction 1: Strategic Direction 2: Strategic Direction 3: Develop and market Improve market access, Improve tourism competitive tourist connectivity and institutional governance products and destination and human resources destinations infrastructure DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM National Tourism Development Plan 2016 TARGET 10 million international visitors 56 million domestic travellers STRATEGIC DIRECTION 1 STRATEGIC DIRECTION 2 STRATEGIC DIRECTION 3 Develop and market Improve market access, Improve tourism competitive tourism connectivity and institutional, governance products and destinations destination infrastructure and human resources IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT Clustering and Convergence Program DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Competitive Products and Destinations Tourism Cluster Tourism Destination Framework (Groups of LGUs in a Region) and Selection Criteria Gateway to market responsive Tourism Cluster inclusive (LGU Capitol) consistent with existing Tourism Regional/LGU boundaries Development investment responsive Area (LGUs) measurable prioritizable Tourism Site (Within LGUs) DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM 1 NP-1 LEGEND : INCLUSIVE International Airport Principal Airport - Class 1 Principal Airport – Class 2 DESTINATION CONCEPT 2 Community Airport - 4 NP-2 3 Sea Port 6 1 EXISTING Tourist 20 strategic thematic tourism 5 NP-3 Development Areas 1 EMERGING Tourist NP-4 7 9 Development Areas 1 destination clusters covering 78 2 1 Tourism Cluster 0 1 1 1 1 8 NP-5 International Gateway 4 5 1 3 Tourism Development Areas 2 Strategic Destination 2 1 2 0 7 Clusters 1 1 Pipeline Greenfield 1 NP-6 6 29 8 2 3 International 7 strategic clusters in Northern 1 Airports NP-7 2 4 2 CP-1 5 2 Philippines ( North Luzon, CAR, 2 7 2 6 8 3 3 2 0 CALABARZON, NCR ) covering 27 CP-2 3 2 3 9 5 3 2 1 tourism development areas 3 5 5 4 4 0 1 0 CP-6 4 4 1 8 4 4 7 3 2 6 strategic clusters in Central 3 5 8 CP-4 3 9 CP-54 4 9 SP-1 Philippines (MIMAROPA, Bicol, CP-3 3 3 5 6 4 4 3 4 6 5 4 5 4 The Visayas) covering 25 tourism 3 5 9 7 5 6 5 6 SP-2 6 0 5 7 SP-3 5 8 6 7 6 6 development areas 6 1 3 5 2 8 6 6 4 6 7 7 8 1 7 7 6 6 2 7 strategic clusters in the 9 SP-4 6 7 5 0 7 Southern Philippines (Mindanao) 7 3 4 SP-7 7 5 SP-5 SP-6 covering 26 tourism development 7 7 areas. DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Competitive Products and Destinations Tourism Cluster Strategy . Diversify the tourism products . Improve access . Improve visitor facilities, maintenance and operation, and safety and security . Restoration . Raise product standards . Adopt more environmentally and socially approaches . Strengthen community participation DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Competitive Products and Destinations Product Portfolio Nature Tourism Cultural Tourism Sun and Beach Tourism Leisure & Entertainment Tourism MICE & Events Tourism Health, Wellness, and Retirement Tourism Cruise & Nautical Diving & Marine Sports Tourism Education Tourism DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM LGU and Cluster Development Develop and market competitive tourist products and destinations . Prepare and integrate the . Promote environmentally and Bohol Cluster Development socially responsible tourism Plan in the CDC and CLUP development LGU as . Conduct assessment and . Develop programs to link local prepare inventory of product communities to the supply offering ENABLER chain . Adopt national standards for for . Encourage private sector to tourism facilities and services adopt communities as part of destination CSR . Facilitate private sector investment (e.g. BPLS ) development . Work with private sector to sell packages in international . Adopt green practices in the and domestic travel fairs and development of tourism sites investment forum DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Formulation of a Local Planning Guide Book is aimed at assisting the LGUs develop their capabilities to formulate local tourism development plans envisioned to be a relevant tool that will enhance the capacity of the various planning agencies, organizations and individuals n assisting local government units in formulating their local sustainable tourism development plans ensures that LGU tourism personnel, development planners, policy makers, and other stakeholders have access to a user-friendly tool to aid the formulation of their respective local sustainable tourism development plans DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Amarela Resort a model of sustainable resort development The resort is located in Bohol province, one of the ecotourism destination in the country • A recipient of ASEAN Green Hotel Award, our eco boutique resort • An eco-friendly boutique resort offers a distinct hospitality that complements the beauty of Island • It offers Filipino dishes made with vegetables and herbs organically grown in the resort DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Amarela Resort a model of sustainable development The resorts efforts towards sustainable development: * Environment Energy, Water Conservation Waste Management * Community Community Projects * Culture Local Style, Encourage Local Artists and Art Forms, Heritage DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Solar Panels DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Green Shade DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Dispensers DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Recycling of Old Wood DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Reed Bed DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Local Artists DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM In conclusion: Good policy framework on sustainable tourism development from national down to the local level Sustainable tourism development framework should be embedded in all planning process Sustainable tourism resort development covers 3 major areas: .
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