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International Journal of Research Studies in Management
International Journal of Research Studies in Management, Jun 29, 2022
The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic that struck the world last 2019 has severely impacted... more The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic that struck the world last 2019 has severely impacted the hospitality and tourism industry sector, evidenced by the decrease in visitor arrivals and tourism revenues. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goal of Decent Work and Economic Growth, this paper explores hotel organizations in terms of organizational capital and resilience amidst the pandemic. Data from 202 survey questionnaires were collected from managers, supervisors, and rank-and-file hotel employees of Department of Tourism (DOT) accredited hotels in Region 4A CALABARZON, Philippines. Interviews were also conducted to substantiate the results. In terms of profile, the majority of the hotel employees are between 25 to 40 years old, female, occupying rank-and-file positions, with Bachelor's degrees, and 1 to 8 years of work experience. Results show that the strengths of the organizational capital of hotels are the available resources to withstand the COVID-19 crisis, open and constant communication with stakeholders, sufficient knowledge and skills of the employees, and the ability to adapt to changing business environment post-pandemic. Hotels are found to be resilient because of their resilience ethos, situation awareness, adaptive capacity, and remarkable ability to manage vulnerabilities. This study concludes a highly significant positive relationship between organizational capital and resilience, which means that a more substantial organizational capital correlates to stronger organizational resilience. This study recommends specific courses of action for organizational capital development and hotel resiliency programs to guide hotels in navigating the new normal.
International Journal of Research Studies in Management
The main purpose of this study is to determine the profile respondents in terms of demographic in... more The main purpose of this study is to determine the profile respondents in terms of demographic in the customer experience and satisfaction of local coffee shops in Camarines Sur, to assess the factors affecting customer satisfaction in terms of atmosphere, product quality, price, and customer loyalty; to determine the service quality of local coffee shops in terms of empathy, responsiveness, reliability, tangibility, and assurance; tested the significant difference on the assessment the factors affecting customer satisfaction and service quality of local coffee shops when grouped according to the profile variables and tested the significant relationship between factors affecting customer satisfaction and service quality. Hence, this study generated useful data and reveal patterns that can drive the local coffee shops programs and policies relative to the development. The researcher utilized a sample of 375 customers based on the population of 14, 667 customers count per month. The qualified respondents of the study are those who tried any products of a coffee shop located in Camarines Sur. The local coffee shop in Camarines Sur have a high level of customer satisfaction in terms of atmosphere, product quality, price, and customer loyalty. There was a high-level service quality in terms of empathy, responsiveness, reliability, tangibility and assurance. An action plan was also proposed for continuous improvement of the local coffee shop in the province of Camarines Sur.
International Journal of Research Studies in Management
International Journal of Research Studies in Management
International Journal of Research Studies in Management
International Journal of Research Studies in Management, Mar 4, 2022
The study's main goal was to evaluate and explore the level of tourists' expectation and experien... more The study's main goal was to evaluate and explore the level of tourists' expectation and experience of historical sites as a basis for management plan in Ilocos Sur. It presented the profile of the respondents, assessed the tourist expectation in terms of environment, range of attractions, tourism services and transportation, and determine the levels of experience to heritage sites related to learning experience, emotional experience, meaningful experience and enjoyment. Descriptive research and modified questionnaire was utilized to collect data from 416 tourists who visited Ilocos Sur's heritage sites at least once. Frequency and percentage distribution, weighted mean and ranking, and Analysis of Variance were utilized as statistical tools. Based on the result, majority of the respondents belong to generation Z, female, students, visited more than three times, local tourist and travelled with family. Respondents met their expectations as most of the respondents highly experienced in terms of learning experience, emotional experience, meaningful experience, and enjoyment. Respondents achieved greater experience relating to enjoyment. Moreover, there is a considerable disparity in experience levels to heritage sites in terms of enjoyment when grouped to sex and number of times visited. A Management Plan to the Heritage Sites in Ilocos Sur was hereby proposed by the researcher to be used as a guide for future project planning and give tourism stakeholders and Ilocos Sur Provincial Tourism Office insights on how to continuously improve tourism services and promoting the heritage sites.
Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa, 1992
International Journal of Research Studies in Management, Mar 4, 2022
Batangas is an agriculturally rich province in Southern Tagalog Region, a promising vehicle for l... more Batangas is an agriculturally rich province in Southern Tagalog Region, a promising vehicle for long-term economic, social, cultural, and environmental progress among its people. This research identified the impact of farm tourism in the province of Batangas, both beneficial and detrimental in conjunction with sustainable development. The researcher used a descriptive research study to gather and evaluate quantitative data. A total of 385 respondents coming from the identified residents of the municipalities in Batangas province where farm tourism businesses are located comprised the sample population. In analyzing the data gathered through a survey instrument, the needed data were tallied, encoded, and interpreted using different statistical tests such as frequency, percentage distribution, weighted mean, ranking, Shapiro-Wilk Test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Kruskal Wallis test. Based on the result, majority of the respondents are Millennials, ages 25-40 years old, and single. Most are residents of the municipalities where farm tourism businesses are located and are high school graduates. The respondents moderately agreed in terms of economic and social benefits of farm tourism in Batangas Province but disagreed in terms of cultural and environmental benefits. They moderately agreed in terms of the negative economic and social impacts of farm tourism in Batangas Province but disagreed in terms of cultural and environmental impacts. Given the results, the researcher proposed an Action Plan for the Sustainable Development of Farm Tourism in Batangas Province to help the business owners and for further awareness of the residents about the significance of farm tourism in the province.
International Journal of Research, 2021
The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediating role of structural empowerment in the p... more The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediating role of structural empowerment in the positive relationship between transformational leadership and work engagement. Based on self-reported questionnaires from 240 employees working in the tourism sector in Galicia (northwest of Spain), the findings reveal that the linkage between transformational leadership and work engagement is partially mediated by structural empowerment. These results imply that transformational leaders foster work engagement by enabling access to information, opportunities, support and adequate resources. This empirical study is one of the first to examine the role of structural empowerment as a mediator between transformational leadership and work engagement and may serve as a reference for promoting work engagement in service organizations. A number of contributions and practical implications are discussed.
International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a massive shift in the hotel industry. Businesses are seeking t... more The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a massive shift in the hotel industry. Businesses are seeking to adapt their operations to the current unpredictable environment. This study focused on the hotel's crisis management in terms of hotel management, implementation of health and safety protocols, and level of guest satisfaction. It assessed the different DOT-accredited establishments that served as staycation hotels during the COVID19 pandemic in the National Capital Region as the foundation for the proposed framework on crisis management. A descriptive-quantitative research design was utilized in the study, with 389 guests from 15 staycation hotels serving as participants. Test of differences and relationships to satisfy the requirements of the objectives of this investigation were conducted. Results revealed that there is a significant difference exists in terms of health and safety protocols of the hotels specifically the area of reception and concierge. The male respondents have significantly higher rates of observation than female respondents. There is also a significant difference in the implementation of health and safety protocols in terms of guest handling policies based on the responses of the hotel guests. The result showed that hotel guests who have visited at least one hotel have significantly higher observations on the implementation of health and safety protocols in their rooms, housekeeping, and reception and concierge compared to those who have visited two or more hotels. There is a significant positive moderate relationship across the three major variables: Hotel Management, Health and Safety Protocols, and Guest Satisfaction. A Pandemic Framework on Crisis Management of Hotels in the National Capital Region was proposed.
Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2016
Transplantation proceedings, 1996
International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2014
A professional career in Tourism is enticing to many who have heard the claims echoed by a range ... more A professional career in Tourism is enticing to many who have heard the claims echoed by a range of stakeholders that the tourism industry is growing fast and creating a universe of career opportunities to those who will to become suitably qualified. In a tourism labor intense industry, it is important for the tourism industry to attract highly qualified workers with the skills necessary to meet the requirements of employers in the tourism sector. This study aimed to assess the relationship between the performance of the students on Travel and Tour Operations Course with Computer Reservation System (CRS) and their internship performance in Travel Agencies in terms of knowledge, skills, attitude and personality. Based on the result, majority of the interns has satisfactory performance in the Course Travel and Tour Operations with CRS but they obtained the highest very good performance evaluation rating in attitude followed by personality, knowledge and skills. The study shows that there is no significant relationship between the academic performance and training performance of interns in Travel Agency. Academic performance of the students in the Course Travel and Tour Operations with CRS were only satisfactory but the training performance were rated as very good.
International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 2022
The Local tourism products are profitable approach for local citizens of each town to generate em... more The Local tourism products are profitable approach for local citizens of each town to generate employment prospects. One Town One Product is a government campaign that promotes regional pride, indigenous product rediscovery, entrepreneurship, and public-private partnerships as fundamental elements for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The principal aim of the paper is to evaluate the key success factors and entrepreneurial orientation of tourism entrepreneurs through One Town One Product in the province of Camarines Sur. It assessed the DTI-Registered OTOP beneficiaries particularly its demographic profile; key success factors in terms of entrepreneur, enterprise, and network/stakeholders; also, the entrepreneurial orientation in terms of innovativeness, proactiveness, risk-taking, competitive aggressiveness, and autonomy. The data was collected from the 362 OTOP employees in Camarines Sur through a questionnaire. To demonstrate the considerable association between the respondents' profile and their entrepreneurial orientation, a descriptive method was used. Given the results, there is a high priority on small-scale business in terms of entrepreneurs in Camarines Sur who are willing to expand their entrepreneurial skills and abilities. These skills and abilities include innovativeness, proactiveness, competitive aggressiveness, risk taking, as well as autonomy which makes a certain tourism souvenir business strive.
International Journal of Research, 2021
Community Extension is one of the tri-fold functions in Lyceum of the Philippines University Bata... more Community Extension is one of the tri-fold functions in Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas thus plays an important role in the social transformation and became an instrument in changing lives of many Batanguenos by providing sustainable projects. The College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management conducts this livelihood project through their faculty member and students teaching the residents on beads making and selling these bracelets. This study assessed impact and effectiveness of the livelihood project to the Beneficiary of SHL Restoration Village. The participants of the study will be those residents of SHL Restoration Village covering 50 houses. There is a total of 20 beneficiaries who voluntarily serve to be part of livelihood project which is the beads making. The instrument that will be used in this study is a self-made questionnaire to assess the impact of the livelihood project in terms of values gained and economic status and the effectiveness of the project. Based on the result of the study, it was revealed that there was a positive impact on the beneficiaries, CITHM Faculty and students. It is also proven that the livelihood project is effective. Furthermore, it is revealed that the impact of the project is not affected on whether the project is effective. It is suggested that livelihood project and program may be continued since there is a positive impact to the benefactors; however, it is recommendable to fine other beneficiaries and may look for industry partners to have regular customers to ensure sustainability of the project.
This study aims to analyze and compare the Philippine Curriculum with Dusit Thani Curriculum and ... more This study aims to analyze and compare the Philippine Curriculum with Dusit Thani Curriculum and other ASEAN Countries in Hospitality Management Program. Descriptive design was used to determine the differences on the curriculum of ASEAN countries and the existing international curriculum of one Academic Institution in the Philippines, modelled after Dusit Thani. Documentary analysis was utilized as data gathering procedure. Curriculum of other countries were taken from the university website of the six ASEAN member states which was used to analyze the similarities and differences. Based on the result, Bachelor’s degree is completed for four years with varied practicum or work integrated learning. General Education courses are not offered in other ASEAN countries due to K-12 integration. As to their Electives, it was noticeable that Foreign language and Hospitality Law were offered. Even major courses and core competencies offered significantly different. Future researcher may condu...
Food handling should always follow proper procedure and should maintain orderliness and cleanline... more Food handling should always follow proper procedure and should maintain orderliness and cleanliness. This study aimed to determine the food sanitation practices of street food vendors in Batangas City. Descriptive type of research was utilized in the study. Results showed that majority of the street food vendors sell isaw because people of the community most likely prefer isaw as their merienda. The street food vendors are practicing a clean working area as part of their sanitation practices. The customers perceived that barely checking of the food if it is free from larva is being practiced by the street vendors.
Taal as a Culture heritage has been discovered as an important marketing tool to attract those tr... more Taal as a Culture heritage has been discovered as an important marketing tool to attract those travelers with special interest in heritage and arts. Taal reigns as one of the most culturally preserved sites of the country's four-century Spanish and forty year American colonial eras. It conforms to the old town layout combining municipal, hall, school, church and market. Taal heritage town is a fine example of a sustainable development as well as responsible and ethical promotion of culture tourism in the Philippines. The study aimed to determine the strategies and problems in the promotion of Taal as a Culture and Religious Destination. More specifically, it identifies the current number of tourists visiting Taal, to determine the best promotional strategy in promoting taal and to identify the problems encountered by the tourists of Taal. The descriptive method was used in order to determine the needed information. A modified questionnaire was constructed to obtain the data for ...
International Journal of Research Studies in Management
International Journal of Research Studies in Management, Jun 29, 2022
The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic that struck the world last 2019 has severely impacted... more The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic that struck the world last 2019 has severely impacted the hospitality and tourism industry sector, evidenced by the decrease in visitor arrivals and tourism revenues. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goal of Decent Work and Economic Growth, this paper explores hotel organizations in terms of organizational capital and resilience amidst the pandemic. Data from 202 survey questionnaires were collected from managers, supervisors, and rank-and-file hotel employees of Department of Tourism (DOT) accredited hotels in Region 4A CALABARZON, Philippines. Interviews were also conducted to substantiate the results. In terms of profile, the majority of the hotel employees are between 25 to 40 years old, female, occupying rank-and-file positions, with Bachelor's degrees, and 1 to 8 years of work experience. Results show that the strengths of the organizational capital of hotels are the available resources to withstand the COVID-19 crisis, open and constant communication with stakeholders, sufficient knowledge and skills of the employees, and the ability to adapt to changing business environment post-pandemic. Hotels are found to be resilient because of their resilience ethos, situation awareness, adaptive capacity, and remarkable ability to manage vulnerabilities. This study concludes a highly significant positive relationship between organizational capital and resilience, which means that a more substantial organizational capital correlates to stronger organizational resilience. This study recommends specific courses of action for organizational capital development and hotel resiliency programs to guide hotels in navigating the new normal.
International Journal of Research Studies in Management
The main purpose of this study is to determine the profile respondents in terms of demographic in... more The main purpose of this study is to determine the profile respondents in terms of demographic in the customer experience and satisfaction of local coffee shops in Camarines Sur, to assess the factors affecting customer satisfaction in terms of atmosphere, product quality, price, and customer loyalty; to determine the service quality of local coffee shops in terms of empathy, responsiveness, reliability, tangibility, and assurance; tested the significant difference on the assessment the factors affecting customer satisfaction and service quality of local coffee shops when grouped according to the profile variables and tested the significant relationship between factors affecting customer satisfaction and service quality. Hence, this study generated useful data and reveal patterns that can drive the local coffee shops programs and policies relative to the development. The researcher utilized a sample of 375 customers based on the population of 14, 667 customers count per month. The qualified respondents of the study are those who tried any products of a coffee shop located in Camarines Sur. The local coffee shop in Camarines Sur have a high level of customer satisfaction in terms of atmosphere, product quality, price, and customer loyalty. There was a high-level service quality in terms of empathy, responsiveness, reliability, tangibility and assurance. An action plan was also proposed for continuous improvement of the local coffee shop in the province of Camarines Sur.
International Journal of Research Studies in Management
International Journal of Research Studies in Management
International Journal of Research Studies in Management
International Journal of Research Studies in Management, Mar 4, 2022
The study's main goal was to evaluate and explore the level of tourists' expectation and experien... more The study's main goal was to evaluate and explore the level of tourists' expectation and experience of historical sites as a basis for management plan in Ilocos Sur. It presented the profile of the respondents, assessed the tourist expectation in terms of environment, range of attractions, tourism services and transportation, and determine the levels of experience to heritage sites related to learning experience, emotional experience, meaningful experience and enjoyment. Descriptive research and modified questionnaire was utilized to collect data from 416 tourists who visited Ilocos Sur's heritage sites at least once. Frequency and percentage distribution, weighted mean and ranking, and Analysis of Variance were utilized as statistical tools. Based on the result, majority of the respondents belong to generation Z, female, students, visited more than three times, local tourist and travelled with family. Respondents met their expectations as most of the respondents highly experienced in terms of learning experience, emotional experience, meaningful experience, and enjoyment. Respondents achieved greater experience relating to enjoyment. Moreover, there is a considerable disparity in experience levels to heritage sites in terms of enjoyment when grouped to sex and number of times visited. A Management Plan to the Heritage Sites in Ilocos Sur was hereby proposed by the researcher to be used as a guide for future project planning and give tourism stakeholders and Ilocos Sur Provincial Tourism Office insights on how to continuously improve tourism services and promoting the heritage sites.
Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa, 1992
International Journal of Research Studies in Management, Mar 4, 2022
Batangas is an agriculturally rich province in Southern Tagalog Region, a promising vehicle for l... more Batangas is an agriculturally rich province in Southern Tagalog Region, a promising vehicle for long-term economic, social, cultural, and environmental progress among its people. This research identified the impact of farm tourism in the province of Batangas, both beneficial and detrimental in conjunction with sustainable development. The researcher used a descriptive research study to gather and evaluate quantitative data. A total of 385 respondents coming from the identified residents of the municipalities in Batangas province where farm tourism businesses are located comprised the sample population. In analyzing the data gathered through a survey instrument, the needed data were tallied, encoded, and interpreted using different statistical tests such as frequency, percentage distribution, weighted mean, ranking, Shapiro-Wilk Test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Kruskal Wallis test. Based on the result, majority of the respondents are Millennials, ages 25-40 years old, and single. Most are residents of the municipalities where farm tourism businesses are located and are high school graduates. The respondents moderately agreed in terms of economic and social benefits of farm tourism in Batangas Province but disagreed in terms of cultural and environmental benefits. They moderately agreed in terms of the negative economic and social impacts of farm tourism in Batangas Province but disagreed in terms of cultural and environmental impacts. Given the results, the researcher proposed an Action Plan for the Sustainable Development of Farm Tourism in Batangas Province to help the business owners and for further awareness of the residents about the significance of farm tourism in the province.
International Journal of Research, 2021
The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediating role of structural empowerment in the p... more The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediating role of structural empowerment in the positive relationship between transformational leadership and work engagement. Based on self-reported questionnaires from 240 employees working in the tourism sector in Galicia (northwest of Spain), the findings reveal that the linkage between transformational leadership and work engagement is partially mediated by structural empowerment. These results imply that transformational leaders foster work engagement by enabling access to information, opportunities, support and adequate resources. This empirical study is one of the first to examine the role of structural empowerment as a mediator between transformational leadership and work engagement and may serve as a reference for promoting work engagement in service organizations. A number of contributions and practical implications are discussed.
International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a massive shift in the hotel industry. Businesses are seeking t... more The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a massive shift in the hotel industry. Businesses are seeking to adapt their operations to the current unpredictable environment. This study focused on the hotel's crisis management in terms of hotel management, implementation of health and safety protocols, and level of guest satisfaction. It assessed the different DOT-accredited establishments that served as staycation hotels during the COVID19 pandemic in the National Capital Region as the foundation for the proposed framework on crisis management. A descriptive-quantitative research design was utilized in the study, with 389 guests from 15 staycation hotels serving as participants. Test of differences and relationships to satisfy the requirements of the objectives of this investigation were conducted. Results revealed that there is a significant difference exists in terms of health and safety protocols of the hotels specifically the area of reception and concierge. The male respondents have significantly higher rates of observation than female respondents. There is also a significant difference in the implementation of health and safety protocols in terms of guest handling policies based on the responses of the hotel guests. The result showed that hotel guests who have visited at least one hotel have significantly higher observations on the implementation of health and safety protocols in their rooms, housekeeping, and reception and concierge compared to those who have visited two or more hotels. There is a significant positive moderate relationship across the three major variables: Hotel Management, Health and Safety Protocols, and Guest Satisfaction. A Pandemic Framework on Crisis Management of Hotels in the National Capital Region was proposed.
Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2016
Transplantation proceedings, 1996
International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2014
A professional career in Tourism is enticing to many who have heard the claims echoed by a range ... more A professional career in Tourism is enticing to many who have heard the claims echoed by a range of stakeholders that the tourism industry is growing fast and creating a universe of career opportunities to those who will to become suitably qualified. In a tourism labor intense industry, it is important for the tourism industry to attract highly qualified workers with the skills necessary to meet the requirements of employers in the tourism sector. This study aimed to assess the relationship between the performance of the students on Travel and Tour Operations Course with Computer Reservation System (CRS) and their internship performance in Travel Agencies in terms of knowledge, skills, attitude and personality. Based on the result, majority of the interns has satisfactory performance in the Course Travel and Tour Operations with CRS but they obtained the highest very good performance evaluation rating in attitude followed by personality, knowledge and skills. The study shows that there is no significant relationship between the academic performance and training performance of interns in Travel Agency. Academic performance of the students in the Course Travel and Tour Operations with CRS were only satisfactory but the training performance were rated as very good.
International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 2022
The Local tourism products are profitable approach for local citizens of each town to generate em... more The Local tourism products are profitable approach for local citizens of each town to generate employment prospects. One Town One Product is a government campaign that promotes regional pride, indigenous product rediscovery, entrepreneurship, and public-private partnerships as fundamental elements for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The principal aim of the paper is to evaluate the key success factors and entrepreneurial orientation of tourism entrepreneurs through One Town One Product in the province of Camarines Sur. It assessed the DTI-Registered OTOP beneficiaries particularly its demographic profile; key success factors in terms of entrepreneur, enterprise, and network/stakeholders; also, the entrepreneurial orientation in terms of innovativeness, proactiveness, risk-taking, competitive aggressiveness, and autonomy. The data was collected from the 362 OTOP employees in Camarines Sur through a questionnaire. To demonstrate the considerable association between the respondents' profile and their entrepreneurial orientation, a descriptive method was used. Given the results, there is a high priority on small-scale business in terms of entrepreneurs in Camarines Sur who are willing to expand their entrepreneurial skills and abilities. These skills and abilities include innovativeness, proactiveness, competitive aggressiveness, risk taking, as well as autonomy which makes a certain tourism souvenir business strive.
International Journal of Research, 2021
Community Extension is one of the tri-fold functions in Lyceum of the Philippines University Bata... more Community Extension is one of the tri-fold functions in Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas thus plays an important role in the social transformation and became an instrument in changing lives of many Batanguenos by providing sustainable projects. The College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management conducts this livelihood project through their faculty member and students teaching the residents on beads making and selling these bracelets. This study assessed impact and effectiveness of the livelihood project to the Beneficiary of SHL Restoration Village. The participants of the study will be those residents of SHL Restoration Village covering 50 houses. There is a total of 20 beneficiaries who voluntarily serve to be part of livelihood project which is the beads making. The instrument that will be used in this study is a self-made questionnaire to assess the impact of the livelihood project in terms of values gained and economic status and the effectiveness of the project. Based on the result of the study, it was revealed that there was a positive impact on the beneficiaries, CITHM Faculty and students. It is also proven that the livelihood project is effective. Furthermore, it is revealed that the impact of the project is not affected on whether the project is effective. It is suggested that livelihood project and program may be continued since there is a positive impact to the benefactors; however, it is recommendable to fine other beneficiaries and may look for industry partners to have regular customers to ensure sustainability of the project.
This study aims to analyze and compare the Philippine Curriculum with Dusit Thani Curriculum and ... more This study aims to analyze and compare the Philippine Curriculum with Dusit Thani Curriculum and other ASEAN Countries in Hospitality Management Program. Descriptive design was used to determine the differences on the curriculum of ASEAN countries and the existing international curriculum of one Academic Institution in the Philippines, modelled after Dusit Thani. Documentary analysis was utilized as data gathering procedure. Curriculum of other countries were taken from the university website of the six ASEAN member states which was used to analyze the similarities and differences. Based on the result, Bachelor’s degree is completed for four years with varied practicum or work integrated learning. General Education courses are not offered in other ASEAN countries due to K-12 integration. As to their Electives, it was noticeable that Foreign language and Hospitality Law were offered. Even major courses and core competencies offered significantly different. Future researcher may condu...
Food handling should always follow proper procedure and should maintain orderliness and cleanline... more Food handling should always follow proper procedure and should maintain orderliness and cleanliness. This study aimed to determine the food sanitation practices of street food vendors in Batangas City. Descriptive type of research was utilized in the study. Results showed that majority of the street food vendors sell isaw because people of the community most likely prefer isaw as their merienda. The street food vendors are practicing a clean working area as part of their sanitation practices. The customers perceived that barely checking of the food if it is free from larva is being practiced by the street vendors.
Taal as a Culture heritage has been discovered as an important marketing tool to attract those tr... more Taal as a Culture heritage has been discovered as an important marketing tool to attract those travelers with special interest in heritage and arts. Taal reigns as one of the most culturally preserved sites of the country's four-century Spanish and forty year American colonial eras. It conforms to the old town layout combining municipal, hall, school, church and market. Taal heritage town is a fine example of a sustainable development as well as responsible and ethical promotion of culture tourism in the Philippines. The study aimed to determine the strategies and problems in the promotion of Taal as a Culture and Religious Destination. More specifically, it identifies the current number of tourists visiting Taal, to determine the best promotional strategy in promoting taal and to identify the problems encountered by the tourists of Taal. The descriptive method was used in order to determine the needed information. A modified questionnaire was constructed to obtain the data for ...