Manila Business College: The Advantage and Disadvantages of Ecotourism To The Local Businesses

MANILA BUSINESS COLLEGE
1671 MBC Bldg., Sta. Cruz Alvarez St, Santa Cruz, Manila, 1003 Metro Manila
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The Advantage and Disadvantages of Ecotourism to the
Local Businesses
In partial fulfillment
of the Requirement for the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
By:
Aguilar, Jelly
Alcantara, Yuri Ley (LEADER)
Donaire, Mark Joseph
Ferrer, Jennifer
Lerio, Shyra Bennielyn
(2021-2022)
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We would like to lengthen their appreciation to all the people who have
motivated us in doing this research work. We are grateful for those valuable
involvements and for those gracious support.
First to our Almighty God for giving us the power, skill, heavenly
intervention and take caring of us to finish this academic research.
To our dearly Love Parents who had always been there no matter what
happen. Giving moral and Financial Support.
To professor Anna Del Rosario for unwavering guidance and professional
advice.
To our classmates, friends and loved ones, for their help and support despite
our misunderstandings.
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ABSTRACT
Title of the thesis: Advantages and Disadvantages of Ecotourism to the Local
Businesses
Institution: Manila Business College
Year Graduated: 2021
Author of the Thesis:
Aguilar, Jelly
Alcantara, Yuri Ley
Donaire, Mark Joseph
Ferrer, Jennifer
Lerio, Shyra Bennielyn

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Background of the Study
Ecotourism's hopeful objective is to improve the world through

dependable travel. In distant regions, vacationers can receive the rewards of
the scope of chances ecotourism offers. The travel industry organizations
should work with networks to expand their improvement openings can
likewise raise assets to keep on ensuring those regions for future
generations. Ecotourism intends to expose visitors to the real factors of the
social and financial environments that surround them. Ecotourism teaches
explorers the benefit of ensuring common regions and assets. It acquaints
voyagers with ideas of maintainability inside nearby networks and
economies.
Neighborhood individuals are additionally taught about manageability

and preservation practices. The concept of eco-tourism revolves around
visiting wonderful places while protecting the environment. It doesn't include
the abuse of a few characteristic assets for unreasonable increases. It offers
a reasonable decision of procuring to the neighborhood individuals from
movement and the travel industry. Increasingly, more open positions are
opening because of the expanding request for lodgings, resorts, and others.
A critical part of the income from ecotourism goes to different protection
projects like reforestation, water executives, normal rearing of vegetation,
and other countries' formative exercises. It likewise helps in fostering the
propensity for wise use of normal assets such as soil, water, and air. It gives
an instructive advantage to outsiders who get a brief look at the assorted
regular and social legacy of an objective. Sound multifaceted cooperation
created with individuals from various foundations can be useful for the
locals. Too many vacationer footfalls in well-known
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eco-tourism destinations are causing the annihilation of natural territory.

Sound contamination, advancement of new constructions and other travel
industry exercises regularly bother the annihilation.
Individuals couldn't care less about the bother caused to the birds and
creatures because of their outlandish requests, wishes, and conduct.
Regardless of whether the traveler's witticism is "take only pictures, leave
only impressions," the way all of this is done is not only upsetting but also
harmful to wildlife. Ecotourism may cause a change in the mentality of the
nearby local area. The vacationers are annihilating the legitimacy of the
district. It could cause a water and energy emergency, affecting the
underserved local area the most. Littering of plastics and other non-
biodegradable things in the alleged evaluated Eco-tourist hotels and offices
is a typical scene. It is hard to finish up whether the benefits of Eco-tours
exceed the weaknesses or the other way around. Given the potential for
general advancement through the eco-tourism industry, efforts should be
concentrated on mitigating its drawbacks.
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Statement of The Problem
In this research study, there are some commodities that needed to be
addressed by imposing these various questions. It will help out to give
informative details that might benefit the readers. Researchers enable to
provide reliable details and sources to consign complications. Here are the
following.
 How does local business affect ecotourism?
 What are the advantages and disadvantages of local businesses to
ecotourism?
 Is local business beneficial to the growth of Ecotourism outlook?
 What are the platforms and guidelines that the government
implemented in terms of establishing local business?
 How important local businesses in the aspect of Ecotourism?
Assumption
This research will focus on figuring out the advantages and

disadvantages of ecotourism to the local businesses and how important the
local businesses are in the aspect of ecotourism. The significance of this is to
show how ecotourism affects the local businesses in the Philippines. The
reason why this research is conducted is for the hospitality industry students
and other local businesses to know what are the benefits and the negative
effect of ecotourism in the local businesses in the Philippines. The
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researchers believe that if it is done right, there are more advantages than
disadvantages but if there are people that will take advantage of it, it is hard
to see the advantages and benefits of ecotourism. Another is if the
businesses or companies under that industry conduct some further research
on how they can operate safely without damaging the environment. Last but
not least, see if the companies in that industry can come up with some new,
interesting, and unique items or services that will benefit both the
consumers and productivity of nature while still helping the environment,
local communities, and economies.
Hypothesis
An overview of the hypothesis related to the advantages and

disadvantages of Eco-tourism in Local Businesses.
Ecotourism is a sub-component of the field of economical the travel

industry. Ecotourism's apparent potential as an effective device for
sustainable development is the principal motivation behind why developing
countries are currently accepting and remembering it for their financial turn
of events and preservation systems. Ecotourism, as an alternative tourism,
includes visiting natural areas to learn, to expect, or to complete exercises
harmless to the ecosystem, that is, a travel industry dependent on the
nature experience, which empowers the financial and social improvement of
nearby networks. It centers essentially around encountering and finding out
about nature, its scene, greenery, fauna and their living spaces, just as
social curios from the region. A cooperative and complex connection
between the climate and vacationer exercises is conceivable when this way
of thinking can be converted into fitting strategy, cautious arranging and
careful practicum. Careful arranged and worked ecotourism destinations,
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particularly on the off premise and untouched spots, can give direct
advantages that may balance pressure from other less manageable
exercises that utilize common and social assets. Eco the travel industry,
regular assets, social legacy, country way of life and a coordinated the travel
industry is a kind of neighborhood financial exercises. Consequently,
ecotourism in nature and culture regions was completed with various
components in their characteristic scene and social scene (water, vista,
geography, vegetation, clean air), just as in the assortment of sporting
exercises appropriate for a wide range of conditions. Subsequently,
ecotourism and its characteristic resources and crude materials to make, just
as guiding individuals to travel is an alluring power. Ecotourism helps in local
area development by giving the substitute alternative of occupation to
neighborhood local area which is more feasible. Its point is to conserve
resources, particularly natural variety, and keep up feasible utilization of
assets, which bring ecological environment explorers, conserve the
environmental climate and gain economic advantage. With the end goal for
ecotourism to empower examples of maintainability, which can benefit local
businesses, secure the climate, and be financially practical, it should be
complete and represent the complexity of issues that have been referenced
in this paper. However, accomplishing the points in ecotourism relies upon
whether they are environmentally feasible and economically applicable.
Scopes and Limitations
The study focuses only on The Advantages and Disadvantages of

Ecotourism to Local Businesses in the Philippines is the subject of this
research. The data will be collected from 50 people who will reflect the
demographic and are involved in various business initiatives, particularly in
the tourism industry, in Metro Manila. This study will not address other
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factors affecting eco-tourism to local businesses. Each respondent will be

given a survey form to fill out. The study's findings will only apply to the
study's respondents, and they will not be utilized to analyze and determine
other aspects that may affect ecotourism and local businesses. The survey
questionnaire, which was developed by the researchers, will be the primary
source of data.
Significance of the Study
This study will help everyone to know what the advantages and
disadvantages of Ecotourism to the local business are, how can we handle
some circumstances at environment, do our job with passion and less hassle
to interact with other people at some point. More, this study will help the
tourist and others to be prepared at some circumstances in terms of
Ecotourism.
Students – This study will help the students to know the importance of
Ecotourism and how do we apply those steps to maintain Eco-awareness as
particularly in local businesses. Ecotourism provides a wonderful chance for
learning as well as professional and personal development. It can assist
individuals develop values that will lead to future involvement in
environmental and social issues.
Tourists – This study will help the tourists in such place to know the
importance of Ecotourism. How do they apply awareness in the future and
how do they be prepared in some circumstances in terms of advantages of
it? Ecotourism is a fantastic opportunity for learning as well as professional
and personal growth. It can help people build values that will inspire them to
become more involved in environmental and social concerns in the future.
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Government – This study will help the Environmental protection, wildlife

conservation, poverty relief, and socioeconomic development are all aided by
ecotourism. It has an impact on the community's environmental, social, and
economic components, as well as the entire country. It comes in a variety of
forms, each of which is titled according to the country's preferences. It
creates economic benefit through influencing several components of a
household's budget in a good and significant way. In order to create revenue
during the off-season, we offer economic activities based on local resources
and abilities.
Business – Eco-tourism contributes to conservation of biodiversity; sustains

the well-being of local people; involves responsible action on the part of
tourist and the tourism industry; promotes small and medium tourism
enterprises; requires lowest possible consumption of natural resources;
stresses local participation, ownership.
Definition of Terms
Ecotourism - Ecotourism caters to those who want to learn about the

natural world without harming it or upsetting its surroundings. It is a type of
tourism that involves responsible travel to natural regions, environmental
preservation, and enhancing the well-being of residents.
Advantages - a situation or occurrence that puts you in a better or more

advantageous position.
Disadvantages - an adverse scenario or scenario that makes success or

effectiveness more difficult.
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Environment - All living and non-living things that occur naturally, that is,
not artificially, are included in the natural environment or natural world. The
phrase is most commonly used to refer to the Earth or certain areas of it.
Natural resources - Natural resources are resources that exist in the

absence of human intervention. This comprises sources of value such as
commercial and industrial utility, aesthetic value, scientific curiosity, and
cultural value.
Tourism - Tourism encompasses leisure and business travel, as well as the

philosophy and practice of touring, the business of attracting,
accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of running
tours.
Local Business - A local business is one that sells or offers goods or

services to the people who live in the area.
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CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
In this chapter the researchers present related literature and studies

that is related to their research study. The researchers collect both foreign
and local literature that supports the Advantage and Disadvantages of
Ecotourism to the Local Businesses.
Local Related Literature
Ecotourism is an important thing to Filipino peoples, as it helps the

economy, the people on the industry, and to help the tourists to calm and
find peace on themselves. Ecotourism had been popular in the Philippines,
as it was composed of more than 7,000 islands. According to G. Aguila and
R. Ragot (2014), the travel industry is perceived by the public authority as a
significant supporter of the age of unfamiliar trade income, ventures,
income, work and to the development of the nation's yield. It has the right
to be a first concern for public advancement due to the accompanying
reasons: it is an incredible and proficient industry; its effect on friendly
advancement is wide and profound; it makes solid fringe benefits; the
Philippines can contend and win; and it helps keeps up social honesty,
fundamental environmental cycles, organic variety, and life emotionally
supportive networks. The travel industry has developed into one of the
world's significant enterprises and has accordingly gotten an inexorably
significant. As far as the economy, we're hoping to broaden wellsprings of
income.
Today, the economy is driven truly by settlements from OFWs—abroad

Filipino laborers—and the pay got from the BPO—business measure re-
appropriating—industry. Ecotourism permits us to feature or to empty some
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cash or income into spaces of the country which have in any case been left
unattended and immaculate (F. Roxas 2014). Other than on the Economy's
benefit on our nation, it is weakness cannot be that immovably executed.
Philippines has perpetually adverse depictions of the nation utilized by
unfamiliar media, it harms the entire nation's picture and detracting
numerous vacationers that could influence the nearby and public
organizations in the country. According to M. Cabrestante (2014), The
negative ecological effect of the travel industry on biological systems makes
a requirement for more edified the travel industry models. Benefits
inconveniences remain. As indicated by certain specialists, ecotourism is
limiting the adverse consequences of the travel industry on neighborhood
networks and the climate. If not appropriately checked, the ecotourism
business may not act any better than customary the travel industry.
According to experts at the Ecotourism Philippines webinar (2020),

ecotourism, as an alternative to mass tourism, will rule supreme in the
Philippines' travel industry's post-Covid-19 transition to the new normal.
Hotels and other local operators are going to have to look at what we do in
ecotourism. How they manage to make money with fewer guests, greater
space, more personalized service, and smaller groups (John Robert, 2020)
Based on the research entitled "based on the research entitled

"Impacts of Ecotourism Development in El Nido, Palawan (Academic Study)"
by Ryazan Tristram. The Ecotourism development is positive in terms of; it
provides convenience to the tourists in meeting the needs during the
tourists’ stay and accessibility of the town from the different key places. It is
also an advantage for the local people because the development of
ecotourism would bring a number of tourists that would generate income as
well as jobs for locals in tourism-related establishments.
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The negative impact is that environmental nature’s status, natural

resources are starting to run down because of the increasing volume of
tourists. Locals and the tourist are unconsciously harming and exploiting the
natural resources to sustain their needs and wants. Another negative impact
is pollution. An increase in the population also increases the wastes it
produces. Also, the high cost of living is the effect of the high demand for
the needs and unsustainable supply. Because of the rapid growth of the
population in El Nido, prices of basic commodities also heighten up. For that
reason, the locals are much affected. Another reason for the high cost of
living in El Nido is that it is considered a world-class tourist spot.
ForeignLliterature
Base on the research of Tran Ly and Quynh Anh Do (2011),

Ecotourism is another idea in the travel industry of Vietnam, which basically
created since recent years. Notwithstanding, Vietnam’s social and normal
potential for ecotourism is well set up. Over many adjoining nations,
Vietnam enjoys incredible benefits for ecotourism with numerous
picturesque attractions and broadened environment. Among different
objections, Can Gio has arisen as another ecotourism objective with the
exceptional mangrove backwoods, diverse fauna what is more, vegetation
species alongside a decent seashore. Since ecotourism was immediately
evolved in Can Gio, it carried numerous advantages to nearby local area and
indigenous habitat. In any case, it moreover caused various adverse
consequences for normal assets, biology, and neighborhood climate. This
investigation is led to analyze the positive just as the negative natural
effects of ecotourism in Can Gio biosphere hold. The picked theme emerged
from our advantage in Can Gio mangrove backwoods and its ecotourism the
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executive’s framework. By utilizing the blended technique as information

assortment, the investigation examined both quantitative and subjective
information. The online overview poll technique is utilized to acquire
observational information from the guests and NGOs, visit administrators
who could admittance to web. Besides, the archive investigation strategy is
utilized to get the essential information from earlier writing and public
materials. This postulation examines momentarily about ecotourism and its
present condition in Vietnam. And afterward, it presents Can Gio mangrove
woods as a potential ecotourism objective just as various kinds of the travel
industry exercises in the site. The consequence of study gives a synopsis of
key discoveries and improving suggestions identifying with ecotourism and
ecological effects the board inside the preservation region. The postulation
would be valuable for visit administrators and neighborhood government in
dealing with the travel industry exercises with the goal that it would profit
for both neighborhood economy and normal biology. The possibility of
ecotourism was principally created from the worry of various analysts in
sorting out the unseemly utilization of normal assets made by guests in
various normal objections. From that point forward, improvement
approaches were taken into thought to limit the unfriendly consequences for
neighborhood climate just as improve the social solidarity in nearby
habitants. Ecotourism is considered as fruitful when it decreases the natural
effects of the travel industry pace while benefits for neighborhood local area
socially and financially just as cultivate natural schooling.(LY, 2011)
Ecotourism has for some time been considered as a method for natural
preservation. In any case, neighborhood occupants' aggravations to
biological system were regularly disregarded and deficiently examined. This
paper analyzed whether and what nearby inhabitants' cooperation in
ecotourism meant for their environmental practices by utilizing the overview
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information of ecotourism show towns in western China and PLS-SEM

technique to address estimation misspecification. The outcomes showed that
various types of ecotourism investment influenced natural practices in an
unexpected way. Choice cooperation welcomed the most grounded and
beneficial outcomes on natural discernment yet neglected to change into real
biological practices. Capital support's effect on biological practices was
positive, direct, and multidimensional. Business investment straightforwardly
decreased power of asset use, however this impact was neutralized by the
expansion of monetary discernment and the opposite impacts it actuated. It
demonstrated the chances and difficulties for ecotourism to understand its
eco-objective, just as the procedures to loosen up the requirements.(Ren,
2021)
According to Michael J. Stone (2012), Ecotourism is one of the

quickest extending the travel industry markets. It has gotten a lot of
consideration in non-industrial nations and monetarily ruined areas all
throughout the planet. Nonetheless, ecotourism can instigate an assortment
of both positive and negative natural, social, and financial effects at an
objective. While there is proof that ecotourism's upheld advantages can be
acknowledged, there are similarly as many, if not more, situations where
ecotourism has missed the mark regarding its proposed targets. To be sure,
ecotourism's effect has been profoundly factor. Simultaneously, some have
scrutinized that there have been moderately scarcely any functional
appraisals of ecotourism's status at explicit objections. Ecotourism is a
confounding term. It is anything but an idea that has its underlying
foundations in the development and change of the travel industry arranging.
It's anything but a term that has been broadly challenged and fervently
discussed (Wall, 1997; Orams, 1995) by students and experts the same. The
travel industry that comprises in making a trip to moderately undisturbed or
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uncontaminated normal regions with the goal of contemplating, respecting,

and getting a charge out of the landscape and its wild plants and creatures,
just as any current social appearances found around there. The primary
point is that the individual who rehearses ecotourism has the chance of
submerging himself/herself in nature in a way by and large not accessible in
the metropolitan climate.
Based on Anup K. C., Ecotourism helps in natural security, untamed

life protection, destitution easing and financial turn of events. It influences
ecological, social, and monetary segments of the local area and the entire
country. It has various structures which are named by the inclination of the
country. Created just as non-industrial nations, like Nepal, are advancing
ecotourism for feasible advancement of the country. Various approaches are
applied all through the world by various scientists for evaluating ecotourism.
This section centers around survey of ecotourism investigates all through the
world. It adversely affects natural, social, and financial parts of the country.
Because of the great pace of advantageous effects, it is helping in the
general improvement of the local area, country, and the entire world. There
is need of participation among various partners, preparing of ecotourism to
the travel industry business visionaries and fitting administration strategy for
manageable execution of ecotourism projects. Ecotourism is an elective type
of the travel industry which accepts the travel industry in the biophysical
climate in normal regions. It fuses environmentally manageable exercises,
preservation supporting measures and association of nearby networks. Its
neoliberalists nature and spotlights on entrepreneur improvement, local area
advancement, neediness easing, untamed life preservation and ecological
security. Conventional monetary bases like farming, animals and chasing are
not viable with ensured domains so change in customary financial exercises
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should be possible by moving social mentalities, towards ecotourism

upgrade.(C., 2016)
Ecotourism an affects the nearby climate, economy, culture, and

society. In any case, native networks living close to the ensured region
where ecotourism is polished probably will not get any advantages. All things
considered; these networks influenced by the foundation of ensured regions
are confronting human-natural life clashes. It is important to notice the
effects of ecotourism in the native networks and their neighborhood climate.
An investigation was completed in two famous ecotourism objections:
Ghalegaun and Golaghat of Nepal. Information was gathered through family
reviews, key witness interviews, centered gathering conversations, and
other auxiliary sources. Graphical and unmistakable investigation was done
in Microsoft Excel and Statistical Package for Social Survey-20. Ecotourism
had upheld the preservation of verdure, the advancement of elective fuel
sources, and the administration of strong waste. It had likewise upgraded
ladies strengthening, institutional help, frameworks of advancement, and
neighborhood culture. An expansion in the travel industry business had
upheld their work. However, there was an increment in the cost of
fundamental products, modernization of youth, and odds of strong waste
administration issues with an expanding number of guests. For the
supportability of ecotourism nearby, compelling administration of waste,
guideline of cost, and inclusion of neighborhood individuals in the travel
industry are significant. Normal examinations on demeanor and impression
of neighborhood individuals towards eco-the travel industry and preservation
ought to be focused on.(C, 2020)
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Synthesis
Ecotourism is another idea in the travel industry of Vietnam, which

basically created since recent years. This investigation examines the positive
just as the negative natural effects of ecotourism in Can Gio biosphere hold.
Ecotourism has for some time been considered as a method for natural
preservation. The possibility of ecotourism was principally created from the
worry of various analysts in sorting out the unseemly utilization of normal
assets made by guests in normal objections. Study gives a synopsis of key
discoveries and improving suggestions identifying with ecological effects
inside the preservation region. It is an idea that has its underlying
foundations in the development and change of the travel industry arranging.
Can instigate both positive and negative natural, social, and financial effects
at an objective. It affects ecological, social, and monetary segments of the
local area and the entire country. It can be gradually an elective type of the
travel industry. It fuses environmentally manageable exercises, preservation
supporting measures and association of nearby networks. It really upheld
the preservation of verdure, the advancement of elective fuel sources, and
the administration of strong waste. Ecotourism is an important thing to
Filipino peoples, as it helps the economy, the people on the industry, and to
help the tourists to calm and find peace on themselves. The travel industry
has developed into one of the world's significant enterprises and has gotten
an inexorably significant. Ecotourism provides economic benefits to countries
and communities. Ecotourism promotes sustainable use of resources and
supports local economies. Travelers can also increase their awareness of the
importance of conserving resources. Ecotourism is a new way of looking at
the world's most popular destinations. Find out how to find ecotourist
opportunities in your local area and what to look for when booking travel.
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CHAPTER III
The methodology describes and explains about the different

procedures including research design, Population and Sampling Technique,
Research Local, Research Instruments and Techniques and Data Gathering
Procedure.
Research Design
This is a quantitative study that gathered information using a
phenomenological technique. Understanding and interpreting the meaning
that participants will answer to the survey is the focus of the
phenomenological approach. The respective group will be accommodated by
conducting an online survey of those who run local businesses. Researchers
will use this approach to determine the benefits and drawbacks of local
enterprises in terms of ecotourism. This online survey uses open-ended
questions to allow respondents to express themselves clearly. The facts and
data we will collect may be useful in coming up with a solution or response
to our investigation.
Population and Sampling Technique
The study utilized clustered sampling to determine the sample of the

study. The respondents of the study are the people who cater to tourists or
the natives of a local tourist site that promotes Ecotourism.
Research Locale
The research will take place in the Philippines. The respondents will be
questioned at their homes or any other comfortable location they choose.
The researchers also used a Google form to collect responses from people
who live in tourist locations that promote ecotourism. The researchers opted
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to conduct the poll online since there is a current pandemic, and it would
provide them with the information they need to assess the benefits and
drawbacks of ecotourism for local businesses. The research will take place in
the academic year 2020-2021's third trimester.
Research Instruments and Techniques
One of the data collecting instruments for this study was an online
interview created by the researcher. The owners of local businesses in the
Philippines that promote ecotourism were questioned for the survey. The
URLs to the surveys were given by the researcher which included both open-
ended and closed-ended questions. Questionnaires were largely utilized to
collect data on benefits and drawbacks of Ecotourism to the local businesses.
Data Gathering Procedure
At the outset, the researcher asked permission conduct study and to

administer the questionnaire. Permission granted, then will distribute the
questionnaire to the chosen with the permission of the professor of the
subject. The data gathered, tallied, and statistically treated with the help of
a statistician. Under the circumstances, Researchers will use online survey to
gather data for the research purposes. Twenty (20) copies of questionnaire
will be distributed via social media and send to the chosen respondents.
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CHAPTER IV
INTERPRETATION OF DATA
AGE
AGE NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

15 - 20 6 30%
21 - 26 13 65%
27 - 35 1 5%
36 ABOVE 0 0
TOTAL 20 100%
At the age of 15–20 it gained 30% and for the 21-26 range got 65%
and the rest 5% for the 27-35 age. With a total number of 20 respondents
residing in Manila, who availed themselves of the accommodation of the
local businesses that made the essence of ecotourism.
GENDER
GENDER NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

Female 14 70%
Male 6 30%
TOTAL 20 100%
Engaging the responses of gender survey, 70% are female and 30%
are male, with a total of 20 respondents. These citizens are really
accommodating to local businesses here in Manila, Philippines.
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NATIONALITY
NATIONALITY NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

Filipino 20 100%
Other 0 0%
TOTAL 20 100%
The total accumulated 100% of the 20 respondents, they are all

Filipinos who are living here in Manila. So, the scope of this study is just
people who reside nearby, cater to and purchase local businesses.
OCCUPATION
OCCUPATION NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

Accommodation owner 5 25%
Caretaker 4 20%
Cashier 2 10%
Room attendant 4 20%
Maintenance 0 0
Cook 5 25%
TOTAL 20 100%
With the occupation stated above 25%, both are accommodation

owners and cooks. The caretaker and room attendant gained 20% each. And
lastly, 10% for the cashier occupation. So, with that, most of the
occupations they accommodate are accommodation owner, cook, room
attendant, and caretaker. Mostly in the hospitality industry, these jobs and
ventures are really known and more occupied by people who are catering to
hospitality industry branches.
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PART II
Which options are important for you during the travelling?
OCCUPATION NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAG

E
Relaxation and fulfillment 5 25%
Shopping facilities 2 10%
Discovery and adventure 3 15%
Local culture 3 15%
Friendly natives 2 10%
Experience nature and beauty of 5 25%
scenery
TOTAL 20 100%
Based on the result the most important during travelling is to

experience nature and beauty scenery with the total of 25%. People
nowadays are travelling to indulge the view that make them to relax and
fulfilled peaceful soul. On the other hand, 15% goes to discovery and
adventure that accommodate activities that are new for them and worth to
try. It makes the respondents become adventurous. So, the rest is also the
same that comes up with 15% are engaging on local culture to emerge and
socialize. Learning and exploring culture led to uphold the essence of
ecotourism that help to patronize and support local businesses. With the
local culture, if everyone who are purchasing that local products or services
it may have a great impact to tourism industry here in the Philippines. Aside
from that with the accumulated of 10% for the friendly natives where they
show love and being hospitable to the tourists. Natives are one of the factors
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that help to promote local businesses and products that used to

accommodate by the tourists. Respondents are helping ecotourism to
cultivate and adapt by the other people specifically for the tourists it may be
local or international. With the same percentage of friendly natives are the
people who are enjoying shopping facilities where local products are
displayed, and some artifacts are also introduced to share the historical
aspect of a certain artifact that made by ancestors. With that, it will also
help to promote ecotourism upbringing the value of locals. With the
engagement of relaxation and fulfillment that got 25%. Also, tourist moved
into another place to accommodate something that might be beneficia.
Additionally, since social media sites are dominated. Positive reviews will
spring to cater more customers.
When booking a holiday travel vacation what do you look for?
NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

A Great Location 8 40%
Outstanding Accommodation 3 15%
Rejuvenating Relaxation 4 20%
Ecofriendly environment 5 25%
TOTAL 20 100%
When booking a holiday travel vacation 40 percent of the respondents

are looking for a great location to spend holiday and 25 percent are looking
for ecofriendly environment which are the hotels that are green hotels, the
other 20 percent consider a place that offers rejuvenating relaxation and
lastly, the remaining 15 percent are expecting for outstanding
accommodation which means hotels that are known publicly and have high
ratings.
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What is your definition/explanation of ecotourism?
NO. OF PERCENTAG
RESPONDENTS E
Tourism directed toward exotic, often 5 25%
threatened, natural environments,
intended to support conservation efforts
and observe wildlife
Ecotourism is tourism that centers around 3 15%
awareness of the environment and the
local community
Ecotourism can be defined as “responsible 12 60%
travel to natural areas that conserve the
environment, sustains the well-being of
the local people, and involves
interpretation and education
TOTAL 20 100%
Researchers indicate 3 definitions of eco-tourism and 60 percent of

respondents believe that ecotourism may disrupt local wildlife to some level,
25 percent believe that it may lead to littering, and 15 percent believe that
wild animals may become used to people and native tribes may be pressured
to evacuate their natural environment.
What kind of activity have you been involved in?
NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAG

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E
Volunteering holidays or camps 4 20%
Nature or animal conservation 6 30%
Involvement/lodging with locals and 3 15%
their culture
Clean and Green Programs 5 25%
Coastal Cleanups 2 10%
TOTAL 20 100%
Knowing that there are lots of activities to engage in ecotourism.

These actions will help to promote our local businesses. Continuous support
and doing eco-practices will help to conserve those ecotourism resources. So
first, with a total of 30%, is the Nature or Animal Conservation entitle to
protect endangered species and to promote ecotourism. Mostly, tourists
want to visit wild animals that are under the care of some organizations.
They catered to preserve those species and to take care of them. On the
other hand, nature conservation is convincing people nowadays to practice
eco-friendly practices to maintain the resources to pass them by the next
generations. Such as doing tree-planting projects, recycling and promoting
the use of eco-bags for various commercial ventures. In the other part, the
25% engaged Clean and Green Project, which promotes going green, such
as segregating garbage, planting trees, etc. In other words, to protect our
Mother Nature and maintain environmental sustainability. Aside from that,
some respondents do voluntary holidays or camps with a total of 20% where
they show the ecotourism essence in simple actions such as supporting
locals. Volunteering and engaging with various organizations show a simple
way that may be derive a good image in supporting ventures. In the other
part, with 15%, it accommodates involvement/lodging with locals and
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cultures. Simply put, those kinds of activities will show the support of locals
that help to promote ecotourism. It usually starts from upbringing by our
very own products, establishing local ventures that may have a great effect
on the ecotourism of a certain cities or municipalities. And the rest 10% are
engaged in coastal clean-ups that will help protect marine species. It will
also serve as a good practice to avoid throwing garbage into the coastal
area, which might be a symbol of discipline to the community. These
practices should be totally applied because garbage that is not properly
thrown away will affect the health of the people and destroy our resources
that will also be a livelihood/source of income. Coastal Clean-Up projects
nowadays are really applied by many cities to minimize pollution.
In what possible way can you cooperate to save natural resources?
NO. OF PERCENTAG
RESPONDENTS E
Implementing cleanup program in 2 10%
your society
Seminar about ecological awareness 5 25%
Self-discipline 9 45%
Be a role model to other people 4 20%
TOTAL 20 100%
There are four ways that the researchers included in possible ways you
can cooperate to save natural resources. Self-discipline comes with the
highest number, which is 40% of the respondents answered. The second
way is a seminar about ecological awareness that gained 25%. And the
other 20% of respondents chose to be a role model for others. And lastly,
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implementing cleanup programs in your society only 10% of the

respondents.
PART III
Read up on local cultures and learn a few words of the local

language before travelling
No. of respondents Percentage

Very important 20 100%
Not important 0 0
Don’t bother 0 0
TOTAL 20 100%
Reading up on local cultures and learning a few words of the local

language before traveling is very important according to the all the
respondents that answered the question.
In general, what do you seek the most when on an eco- holiday?

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NO. OF PERCENTAGE
RESPONDENTS
Visiting un-crowded destinations 5 25%
Experiencing remote and unspoiled 2 10%
nature
Increasing knowledge of wildlife 1 5%
Interacting with native people 1 5%
Supporting economic benefits to local 9 45%
communities
See unusual plants and animals 2 10
TOTAL 20 100%
People travels to seek for different reasons and 45 percent of the

respondents seek economic benefits for the community. 25 percent choose
visiting uncrowded destinations when on holiday, both see unusual plants
and animals and experiencing remote and unspoiled nature got 10 percent of
the respondents' responses. Lastly, increasing knowledge of wildlife and
interacting with native people both got 5%.
To what degree do you consider yourself to behave in an

environmentally conscious way?
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Very much 9 45%
Quite a lot 8 40%
Little 3 15%
Not much 0 0%
TOTAL 20 100%
Out of 20 respondents, 45 percent behave in an environmentally

friendly way when on vacation and 40 percent answered quite a lot, and
lastly, 15% do not totally acquire environmental practices when on vacation
in an environmentally conscious way.
How helpful does protecting of local heritage and tourism spots

Very helpful 15 75%
helpful 5 25%
Not very helpful 0 0
TOTAL 20 100%
Out of 20 respondents, 75 percent said that protecting local heritage

and tourism spots is very helpful, 25 percent said it is helpful, and none
thought that it is not very helpful. This means that most of the guests who
took part in choose it is very helpful.
How important do you think ecotourism is likely to be for the

future?
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Important 3 15%
Not important 0 0
TOTAL 20 100%
A sustainable type of natural resource-based tourism will be extremely

important in the future according to 85 percent of respondents, 15 percent
believe it is important, and nobody chose not important. This indicates that
most respondents believe it is still significant. The statistics shows that we
really need focus more on eco-tourism. Right now, we are during pandemic
and having a place with a relaxing ambiance and clean environment will
made us more relax and calm. An Eco-Friendly tourism spot will not just
save our environment but also save our health.
PART IV
How does local businesses affect ecotourism?

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NO. OF PERCENTAG
RESPONDENTS E
Ecotourists gain knowledge of 10 50%
ecosystems
biology and geology of specific natural 4 20%
locations
provide economic growth 6 30%
TOTAL 20 100%
Ecotourism is influenced by local companies, and ecotourists gain

understanding about ecosystems, according to half of the respondents. Then
20% said that local businesses have an impact on ecotourism by utilizing the
biology and geology of specific natural areas. While the remaining 30%
answered provide economic growth. it shows that many people see
ecotourism as a realistic strategy to protect the environment while also
benefiting local communities socially and economically. Visitors can learn
about and experience endangered areas while also helping to save them.
Advantages of Eco-tourism in Local Businesses
NO. OF PERCENTAGE
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RESPONDENTS
Ecotourism focuses on unadulterated, 2 10%
pristine natural environments
It builds cultural and environmental 13 65%
awareness
It encourages positive experience for 3 15%
visitors as well as hosts
It minimizes the impact if tourism on the 2 10
environment
TOTAL 20 100%
There are advantages of ecotourism in local business and 10 percent

of the respondents believe that ecotourism focuses on unadulterated,
pristine natural environments, 65 percent believe that it builds cultural and
environmental awareness, then 30 percent believe that it encourages
positive experience for both visitors and hosts, and 30 percent believe that it
minimizes the impact of tourism on the environment. Travelers can raise
their knowledge of the necessity of resource conservation and waste
avoidance. They're encouraged to live more responsibly at home, and they
may learn more about and be more sensitive to various cultures.
Disadvantages of Eco-tourism in Local Businesses

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NO. OF PERCENTAGE
RESPONDENTS
May still disturb local wildlife to a 11 55%
certain extent
Ecotourism may lead to littering 4 20%
Wild animals may get used to humans 3 15%
Natural tribes may be forced to leave 2 10
their home
TOTAL 20 100%
Out of 20 respondents, 55 percent of respondents believe that

ecotourism may disrupt local wildlife to some level because of
modernization. Wild animals may be transfer new habitat for their daily
living or in other words 'migration". In other part 20 percent believe that it
may lead to littering, with the remaining 15 percent believe that wild
animals may become used to humans such as for daily food, manufacturing
clothes (fur, etc.) that will end up into extinct of wild animals. But with that
factor there are some organizations catered wild animals to preserve them
under the government protocols. Lastly 10% people and native tribes may
be pressured to evacuate their natural environment. Because of
modernization some tribes are force to leave from their comfort environment
because of transparency of daily living. They must adapt the new way of
living so that they can manipulate all the innovations happened in the
society.
Does local business beneficial to the growth of Ecotourism outlook?

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Very beneficial 14 70%
Sometimes 5 25%
Not every time 1 5%
Not beneficial at all 0 0
TOTAL 20 100%
The table shows the total respondents who answered the question. Out
of 20 respondents, 70 percent answered very beneficial, 25 percent
sometimes beneficial and the other 5 percent answered not every time and
no one for not beneficial at all.
How important local businesses in the aspect of Ecotourism

Quite important 3 15%
Not important 0 0%
TOTAL 20 100%
Local businesses are vital to Ecotourism, in this table out of 20

respondent’s 85% percent believes that the local businesses are important in
the aspect of local tourism while the remaining 15 percent answered not
quite important.
Does protocols of the local government are very useful and

effective?
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Very effective 14 70%
Quite effective 5 25%
Effective only when it is 1 5%
being surveyed
Not effective at all 0 0%
TOTAL 20 100%
This table shows the usefulness and effectiveness of local government

protocols on eco-tourism. Out of 20 respondents, 70 percent answered very
effective while 25 percent believe that it is quite effective, and the other 5
percent says that it is not effective at all.
What is sustainable development in Ecotourism?
NO. OF PERCENTAG
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RESPONDENTS E
Sustainable development is development that 7 35%
meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations
to meet their own needs.
Sustainable development is a program for 13 65%
changing the process of economic
development so that it ensures a basic quality
of life for all people and at the same time
protects the ecosystems and community
systems
sustainable development and tourism present 0 0%
change which refers to the movement from
one state or condition to another.
TOTAL 20 100%
Sustainable development in eco-tourism has a lot of definition nor

meaning so the researcher includes three definitions that the respondents
can read as reference, 65 percent of the respondents think that sustainable
development of ecotourism is a program for improving the economic process
to ensure the quality of life. Those respondents believe that doing something
new is not bad for the future, while 35 percent think that it is a development
that meets the requirements of the present without jeopardizing future
generations' capacity. Then, 35% believe that we can help and save the
future by acting according to the needs and wants of the future.
Does your establishment use any resources that originate from

local communities? If so what kind of resources?
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Fruits 4 20%
Fish 8 40%
vegetables 6 30%
Handicrafts 2 10
TOTAL 20 100%
Most of the establishments rely on local resources such as fruits,

vegetables, seafood, and handicrafts for example, during a pandemic. Some
people really want to know how to take care of plants and vegetables which
are very essential during this time like people do vegetation in their
comfortable homes and the other got it from the provinces where are the
plantation and supply are accommodated. With that vegetable resources got
30% based on the survey. The next one is fish which is 40 %because as we
surrounded by bodies of water, so we are rich in marine species. Handcrafts
are one of the best marks of local products. It shows how talented people
are at doing art with the total 10 percent. Lastly, fruits are 20 as a source of
income/livelihood in the nearby communities. Agricultural industry led us to
consume more organic and natural staples specially in the provinces. So,
some of the owners are relying on importing goods in Metro Manila.
Do you use recyclable materials to lessen waste in your

surrounding?
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Very often 10 50%
Often 10 50%
Only when you 0 0%
wanted
TOTAL 20 100%
Using recycled materials to reduce waste in the environment means

that the result is equal, which is 50 percent are very often to make recycled
materials and 50% often. People nowadays not really into doing eco-
practices, may be a few. In this survey, society cannot reduce garbage since
citizens only making recycle if someone tells or convinces us, not
consistently applying the practices. People are hard to follow rules and
regulations even though the government has implemented some policies
regarding environmentally concerns. May be in the next generation, will still
working on it and foresee that this small start will go on into a bigger picture
for the hope of nature helping to develop ecotourism.
Do you believe there is a demand for sustainable tourism around

you?
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Strongly agree 9 45%
Agree 11 55%
Disagree 0 0%
Strongly disagree 0 0%
TOTAL 20 100%
In terms of sustainable demand for ecotourism in the area, which is

Metro Manila, agree with the total of 55%, nearby places demand
ecotourism, such as some business ventures are applying eco-practices
which is using eco-bags. Also, a lot of lodging operations tend to use
recyclable water. On the other hand, 45% strongly agree. Some residents
implied or observed ecotourism in various ventures. With that, locally
oriented form of natural resource-based tourism that focuses primarily on
experiencing and learning about nature. It is ethically managed to be low-
impact, non-consumptive, and locally oriented (control, benefits, and scale).
It's most common in natural regions, so it should be a help with
conservation or preservation.
CHAPTER V
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SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
This chapter represents the summary of findings, conclusion, and

recommendations of the study.
Summary of Findings
The local businesses that promote ecotourism help more in building

cultural and environmental awareness. A lot of individuals are still unaware
of how critical it is that we address the global challenges that we may face
soon, to secure the livelihood of many future generations. It is also critical
that we promote public awareness about these vital issues to tackle our
environmental concerns. The second advantage of it is that it encourages a
positive experience for tourists and local business owners as well. If you
participate in ecotourism, you will most likely have a clearer mind than if you
spent your holiday in a way that is damaging to our world. So many are
aware that our usual mode of transportation is extremely harmful to the
environment and that we must adapt to safeguard our world.
Disadvantages First, local businesses that promote ecotourism may

still disturb wildlife to a certain extent. Local animals may not know how to
interact with tourists appropriately and may become distressed, which may
decrease their ecological footprint. Even though ecotourism makes every
effort to minimize its negative influence on the environment, it will still
disturb wildlife at a certain point. The second disadvantage is that it may still
lead to littering. Some people continue to throw their garbage in the open,
which might lead to excessive littering in the long term. As a result, natural
areas may degrade into rubbish dumps, and the natural nature of
ecotourism may be lost entirely. It is unfortunate because, even though
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many individuals profess to be eco-tourists and care about the environment,

their behaviors reveal otherwise.
Ecotourism is an ecotourism movement that aims to explore remote

parts of our planet. In generalizations, there are some advantage and
disadvantage to the concept, such as pollution, money exploitation and
sustainable use of natural resources. Ecotourists can also raise awareness on
ecological problems. Ecotourism can help people to escape poverty. As
previously said, ecotourism has numerous benefits and drawbacks. While
ecotourism can certainly help raise public awareness of environmental issues
so that they can be addressed sooner rather than later, it can also cause
more harm than good if it is organized for profit. As a result, governments
around the world should enact legislation to make ecotourism truly
environmentally beneficial, ensuring long-term good environmental
consequences.
Conclusion
Ecotourism is a new form of tourism that promotes local businesses to

tourists and hosts. The outcomes of the research include advantages and
disadvantages for local businesses. Respondents must choose what will meet
their needs to achieve a positive result while choosing their chosen location.
In that factor, it will help to develop and promote ecotourism based on
natural experiences, which enables the economic and social development of
local communities. It helps to involve the local community in the
conservation of the ecology and biodiversity of the area. This biodiversity, in
turn, provides economic incentives to the local community that promotes
sustainable tourism, sustainable tourism and eco-friendly tourism. It also
promotes small and medium-sized tourism enterprises and requires the
lowest possible consumption of natural resources.
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Many groups have proposed sets of guidelines or principles for

sustainable tourism. Ecotourism contributes actively to the conservation of
natural and cultural heritage. It includes local communities in planning,
development, and operation activities. The main purpose is to ensure socio-
economic development but also to protect natural and cultural landscape
values. The aim is to create unique visitor experiences with minimal impact
on the area. Ecotourism aims to preserve and utilize natural and cultural
resources in a sustainable way. To achieve these, participative tourism
planning is the multiple and diverse elements essential for ensuring that
communities fulfil their role in ecotourism.
Ecotourism activities which are not performed according to the

purpose cause the disturbance in environmental, economic, and socio-
cultural fields due to over-intensification. There is a need to implement
development plans and manage natural resources in a way that ensures
ecological and environmental integrity. The role of local governments in
tackling sustainable tourism development has been challenged. Many have
debated what role local governments should play, but few have investigated
the tasks and obligations of local governments. Sustainable tourism concepts
are well-known in local government, but they are difficult to implement in
practice. In the modern world, achieving long-term tourism development is a
huge challenge. Many municipal governments are dealing with long-term
and serious macroeconomic issues.
Recommendation
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The researcher recommends that future researchers can be helped by

these recommendations to gather data and information about sustaining
ecotourism in local businesses and to be familiarize with the advantages and
disadvantages of ecotourism in local business sector by implementing
seminars about sustaining environment.
Second is to have local protocols to maintain the beauty of natural resources so

Department of Agriculture and DENR who are in charge in agriculture must provide
rules and regulation nor protocols for people take part of, to follow and starts to
care for the environment we are living. Also, advertising list of advice and things to
do and make changes in the society while still sustaining the natural habitats in
local community.

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MANILA BUSINESS COLLEGE

The Advantage and Disadvantages of Ecotourism to the

of the Requirement for the degree of

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

Alcantara, Yuri Ley (LEADER)

Donaire, Mark Joseph

Lerio, Shyra Bennielyn

involvements and for those gracious support.

intervention and take caring of us to finish this academic research.

happen. Giving moral and Financial Support.

To professor Anna Del Rosario for unwavering guidance and professional

Title of the thesis: Advantages and Disadvantages of Ecotourism to the Local

Institution: Manila Business College

Year Graduated: 2021

Author of the Thesis:

Alcantara, Yuri Ley

Donaire, Mark Joseph

Lerio, Shyra Bennielyn

Background of the Study

Ecotourism's hopeful objective is to improve the world through

Neighborhood individuals are additionally taught about manageability

eco-tourism destinations are causing the annihilation of natural territory.

Statement of The Problem

In this research study, there are some commodities that needed to be

addressed by imposing these various questions. It will help out to give

informative details that might benefit the readers. Researchers enable to

 How does local business affect ecotourism?

 What are the advantages and disadvantages of local businesses to

 Is local business beneficial to the growth of Ecotourism outlook?

 What are the platforms and guidelines that the government

implemented in terms of establishing local business?

 How important local businesses in the aspect of Ecotourism?

This research will focus on figuring out the advantages and

An overview of the hypothesis related to the advantages and

Ecotourism is a sub-component of the field of economical the travel

Scopes and Limitations

The study focuses only on The Advantages and Disadvantages of

factors affecting eco-tourism to local businesses. Each respondent will be

Significance of the Study

Government – This study will help the Environmental protection, wildlife

Business – Eco-tourism contributes to conservation of biodiversity; sustains

Ecotourism - Ecotourism caters to those who want to learn about the

Advantages - a situation or occurrence that puts you in a better or more

Disadvantages - an adverse scenario or scenario that makes success or

Natural resources - Natural resources are resources that exist in the

Tourism - Tourism encompasses leisure and business travel, as well as the

Local Business - A local business is one that sells or offers goods or

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

In this chapter the researchers present related literature and studies

Local Related Literature

Ecotourism is an important thing to Filipino peoples, as it helps the

Today, the economy is driven truly by settlements from OFWs—abroad

According to experts at the Ecotourism Philippines webinar (2020),

Based on the research entitled "based on the research entitled

The negative impact is that environmental nature’s status, natural

Base on the research of Tran Ly and Quynh Anh Do (2011),

executive’s framework. By utilizing the blended technique as information

information of ecotourism show towns in western China and PLS-SEM

According to Michael J. Stone (2012), Ecotourism is one of the

uncontaminated normal regions with the goal of contemplating, respecting,

Based on Anup K. C., Ecotourism helps in natural security, untamed

should be possible by moving social mentalities, towards ecotourism