ECO-TOURISM PRACTICES AND GREEN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS: BASIS FOR A SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

Jessie R. Tamayo

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The study aims to determine the eco-tourism practices and green development programs of selected local government units in Metro Manila. It seeks answers to the eco-tourism practices and green development programs of selected local government units, and respondents assess the eco-tourism practices of the selected LGUs in terms of information campaign, tourism contribution, promotion of culture, socio-economic forces, and support of the LGU. Results show that each group of respondents, the highest mean gathered was 2.64 on the assessment promotion role of tourism in inclusive and sustainable economic growth, which plays a central role in fulfilling the goal of eco-tourism, show that link between tourism development in other cities and the government and establishes tourism information and assistance centers. It also shows that to enhance productivity and growth in tourism, which comprises a multitude of forms varying in size, scope and ownership, show that there is an ability to minimize environmentally detrimental local activities, including encroachment, and combine environmental preservation and development.

 

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eco-tourism practices, green development programs, local government units, and sustainability plan

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