Prism of Sustainability: Locale Residents’ Perspectives on Tourism Development in Misamis Occidental, Philippines
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Sustainable development is an integral part of sustainable tourism in the tourism industry which is primarily centered-around preserving the environment, economic benefits, and securing sociocultural aspects. Central to its success is the alignment of community perception with sustainable practices, acknowledging the importance of local standards of living. This study aims to determine the locale residents’ perspective on the sustainability of tourism development in the Province of Misamis Occidental, an arising tourist destination, and to develop sustainable tourism initiatives that empower local community institutionally, economically, socio-culturally and ecologically to enhance tourist destinations. The research was conducted in five areas within District 2 of Misamis Occidental and surveyed 300 household heads from designated tourist destinations. The study employs Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to determine whether there are any statistically significant differences between the means of three or more independent groups, and T-test for two unrelated groups, according to profile. Further, data showed that locale residents hold a favorable view of the four sustainability dimensions, concerning the development of tourist destinations in Misamis Occidental. This implies the active participation of locale residents in promoting tourism sustainability in the province. Additionally, it indicates their observance of sustainable practices and a responsible tourism approach in the area's development. However, the province should realize the proposed sustainable tourism initiatives such as prioritizing conservation through local tourism seminars, educating both tourists and locals about preserving natural resources and heritage, while also encouraging community-owned tourism businesses and providing training programs to boost economic empowerment and sustainability within communities.
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