An Analysis of the Problems and Challenges in Philippine Tourism

This report provides an analysis of the problems and challenges currently faced by the Philippine tourism industry. The key issues highlighted include a lack of government funding, underdeveloped infrastructure, and a focus on foreign tourists at the expense of domestic tourism. The report also examines the impact of these problems on various stakeholders, such as travel agencies, resorts, and local governments, as well as the environmental consequences. The analysis encompasses the effects of poor management, lack of skilled professionals, and the adverse effects on the country's scenic beauty. The report also references studies and articles that discuss tourism in the Philippines, including the contribution of tourism to the country's GDP and the efforts to maintain and improve the industry. The report also highlights the importance of environmental management and the need for the government to address these challenges to ensure the sustainable growth of the tourism sector.

Tourism in Philippines

Problems in Philippines Tourism
Tourism in Philippines has always been
focused on foreign tourists. It lacked
domestic promotion and marketing.
There is a lack of funding from the
government.
The government has not integrated
tourism into all its level.
There is a lack of input from proper
social and institutional organization
(Ylagan and Laguador 2014).
The industry is fragmented and

Problems in Philippine tourism
Many areas are underdeveloped and thus does
not receive proper funding for the development of
tourism facilities.
Lack of skilled and trained professionals (Buted,
Ylagan and Mendoza 2014).
Due to this many accidents happen and tourists
are unsure of their safety.
Lack of environmental management is slowly
depleting the marine lives and thus affecting the
scenic beauty and attractions for which tourists
came.
The government mainly focuses on increasing the
number of tourists arriving rather than revenue
collection.

How the stakeholders are affected
The service providers like
travel agencies, resorts
and hotels are facing a
significant phase of lean
season.
The trade associations are
trying to negotiate with
the government.
Meanwhile, the tourism
industry suffers.
Caloy Libosada, a tourism
and ecotourism consultant
in Philippines opines that
Philippines tourism
contributes 8.6 percent in

How the stakeholders are affected
The local government and
other authorities are struggling
to maintain the activities to
keep the industry afloat.
Increased accidents have
caused tourists to refrain form
adventure sports that id
affecting the revenue.
The depletion of costal life and
other environmental elements
are being noticed by the
NGO’s and they are
pressurizing the government
to take measures (Aguda,
Tamayo and Barlan 2013).

References
Aguda, L.A.E., Tamayo, M.R.B. and Barlan Jr,
L., 2013. Effects of Heritage Tourism to the
Municipality of Taal, Batangas,
Philippines. Educational Research
International, 2(1), pp.91-95.
Buted, D.R., Ylagan, A.P. and Mendoza, E.,
2014. Promoting the tourism industry of
Calatagan Batangas, Philippines. Journal of
Research in Business and Management, 2(5),
pp.1-4.
Libosada, C., 2018. The problem with the
Philippine tourism industry. [online] cnn.
Available at:
https://cnnphilippines.com/life/leisure/travel/2