Home⇛Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives⇛vol. 4 no. 5 (2026)

Disaster Recovery Strategies and Resilience of Resorts in Antique, Philippines

Christopher G. Calopez | Gynnyn G. Gumban

Discipline: tourism, transport and travel

 

Abstract:

Despite the high vulnerability of Antique Province, Philippines, to recurring natural disasters, limited empirical evidence exists on how resort enterprises implement recovery strategies and sustain organizational resilience. This study aimed to examine disaster recovery strategies and resiliency among resorts and determine the relationship between these constructs. Using a quantitative, descriptive–correlational design, data were collected via total enumeration from 265 respondents across 56 resorts. A structured questionnaire was administered, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, and Pearson correlation. Results revealed that resorts demonstrated a very high level of implementation of recovery strategies and a very high level of organizational resilience. Operational adjustment emerged as the most prominent strategy, while environmental capacity was identified as the strongest dimension of resilience. Significant differences were observed based on resort characteristics, including accreditation, ownership, and workforce size. Furthermore, recovery strategies were found to have significant positive relationships with all dimensions of resilience, with operational flexibility showing the strongest association with economic stability. These findings highlight that resilience in tourism enterprises is driven by integrated strategic practices rather than isolated interventions. The study contributes to the growing body of literature on disaster resilience by providing empirical evidence from a small- and medium-enterprise– dominated tourism context. Practically, the results emphasize the need for adaptive operational systems, continuous risk assessment, financial preparedness, and employee-centered approaches to strengthen disaster resilience. The findings also inform policymakers and local government units in developing targeted support mechanisms and sector-specific disaster management frameworks to enhance the sustainability of tourism-dependent communities.



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