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Before carrying out a full-blown assessment, it is critical to conduct a ______ evaluation of the study area.
preliminary
A place's general tourism readiness could be gauged by classifying its attractions/sites as being existed, emerging, or ______.
potential
One red flag is the presence of serious ______ in the area under study. Good sources for this information are the LGU'S CLUP which usually contains a section on identified ______ and susceptibility to such ______, Disaster Response and Recovery Management Plan (DRRM), And Local Climate Change Adaptation Plan (LCCAP).
hazards
DOT et al.(2017) identify land ownership as among the salient factors that need to be assessed in tourism planning. The DOT et al.(2017) favor government-owned lands over private lands. The government is not allowed to use public funds on ______ property.
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One of the pillars of sustainable tourism development is the inclusion of tourism stakeholders in decision-making. In the broadest sense, they refer to people affected by tourism development, which essentially means everyone. The perceptions and attitudes of stakeholder groups are essential for tourism to gain attraction and take off. Educating them about the value of tourism will help ease resistance to tourism ______.
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Political support for tourism is vital since the local chief executives and councils set the legislative agenda. Tourism that the political leaders champion usually gains momentum faster than tourism that does not enjoy such ______ support.
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Planners can assess attractions in terms of their uniqueness and natural beauty, the level of their preservation, and appeal to the senses. Appeal to the senses means that the site is not only aesthetically pleasing to the eyes, but it also appeals to the other ______.
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Planners must also evaluate the resources relative to the rest of the local economy and its competitors or neighboring towns and cities. Another point to be considered is ______.
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The service center is usually the most urbanized town in the province, usually the capital. Another consideration is the potential impact tourism can create on the site. There are classifications of protected areas where tourism may be allowed only on a tiny scale. Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs) cover ______ forests, coral reefs, water bodies, and habitats of endangered animals.
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Significant attractions in the area can be natural or cultural. Sensitivity of the site to tourism impacts is another consideration. Accessibility is another point to be considered. This factor has something to do with the infrastructure that will enable visitors to reach the ______.
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Study Notes
Preliminary Site Assessment and Its Importance
- A preliminary evaluation of the study area is crucial before conducting a full assessment, to gauge the place's general tourism readiness.
- Attractions/sites can be classified as existed, emerging, or potential to determine the area's tourism readiness.
Major Considerations in the Preliminary Assessment
Hazards and Security Issues
- The presence of serious hazards in the area is a critical consideration, and can be identified through sources such as:
- LGU's CLUP (Comprehensive Land Use Plan)
- Disaster Response and Recovery Management Plan (DRRM)
- Local Climate Change Adaptation Plan (LCCAP)
Control and Ownership of the Land
- Land ownership is a key factor to be assessed in tourism planning, with government-owned lands preferred over private lands.
- The government is not allowed to use public funds on private property.
Stakeholders Support for Tourism Development
- Stakeholders include people affected by tourism development, and their perceptions and attitudes are essential for tourism to gain attraction and take off.
- Educating stakeholders about the value of tourism can help ease resistance to tourism development.
Political Support for Tourism
- Political support from local chief executives and councils is vital for tourism development, as they set the legislative agenda.
- Tourism championed by political leaders tends to gain momentum faster.
Significant Attractions in the Area
- Attractions can be natural or cultural, and can be assessed in terms of:
- Uniqueness and natural beauty
- Level of preservation
- Appeal to the senses (not only aesthetically pleasing to the eyes)
- Attractions must be evaluated in relation to the local economy and competitors.
Accessibility
- Accessibility is a key consideration, and is related to the infrastructure that enables visitors to reach the attractions.
- The service center is usually the most urbanized town in the province, typically the capital.
Sensitivity of the Site to Tourism Impacts
- The potential impact of tourism on the site must be considered, including:
- Classifications of protected areas where tourism may be allowed only on a small scale
- Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs), such as:
- Mangrove forests
- Coral reefs
- Water bodies
- Habitats of endangered animals
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Test your knowledge on the importance of conducting a preliminary site assessment before a full evaluation in tourism. Learn about classifying site attractions as existing, emerging, or potential. Understand major considerations such as hazards and security issues in the preliminary assessment process.
