Tourism Business of Camotes Group of Islands

The tourism sector of the Camotes Group of Islands comprises accommodations, transport rentals, entertainment options, food and beverage services, as well as tourism and hospitality and ICT infrastructure. In terms of lodging, resorts accounted for the highest percentage of accommodations. Motorcycles emerged as the favored mode of transportation. For entertainment, water parks and festivals recorded the highest percentage. Tours represented the most significant portion for tourism and hospitality across the four municipalities. In regard to ICT infrastructure, internet service providers showed equivalent results for Smart. The tourism management status of the town revealed a high mean score in terms of making reservations, while obtaining information was rated as reasonable. The visibility of the InfoPoint employees and the services offered by the four communities were considered adequate. Based on findings, the conclusion has brought significance to the theory of Tourism Management which comprises different frameworks. This study recommends identifying specific locations within each barangay that locals can enhance, which would serve as the next attraction for the area.

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