Competitiveness of Potential Ecotourism Destination in Libertad, Antique: Input for a Comprehensive Action Plan

Mary Annavic  J. Salumbides,; Kiel Patrick  I. Relimbo,

Competitiveness of Potential Ecotourism Destination in Libertad, Antique: Input for a Comprehensive Action Plan

Mary Annavic J. Salumbides | Kiel Patrick I. Relimbo

Discipline: tourism, transport and travel

Abstract:

This descriptive-correlational study aimed to determine the level of competitiveness of potential ecotourism destination in terms of core resources and attractors, support factors and resources, and qualifying and amplifying determinants in Libertad, Antique. It also sought to find out if there is any significant difference among the statuses of core resources and attractors, support factors and resources, and qualifying and amplifying determinants of ecotourism destination operations. The status of potential ecotourism destination scientific ability results from two hundred (200) respondents. The instrument used was an adopted questionnaire. The study revealed that there is no significant difference in the status of core resources and attractors, support factors and resources, and qualifying and amplifying determinants.

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