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• Forms of Tourism:

  • Domestic Tourism: residents of a country traveling within the same country
  • Inbound Tourism: non-residents traveling to a country
  • Outbound Tourism: residents of a country traveling to another country
  • International Tourism: consists of inbound and outbound tourism, involving activities of resident and non-resident visitors
• Other Forms of Tourism:

  • Mass tourism: involves many people going to the same place, often sold as a package deal
  • Alternative tourism: takes tourists outside usual destinations to secluded areas
  • Leisure tourism: spending free time performing leisure activities in different tourist attractions
  • Business tourism: involves people traveling for business purposes
  • Cultural and heritage tourism: lets tourists experience a community's cultural environments, traditions, and lifestyle
  • Adventure tourism: involves physical activity while engaging with nature
• • Wildlife tourism: undertaken to view or encounter wildlife, helps in habitat restoration and conservation
• Health and wellness tourism: aims to maintain or restore the health and well-being of travelers through physical and psychological activities
• Classifications of Tourist Attractions:

  • Natural attractions: created by nature, includes mountains, beaches, islands, waterfalls, and caves
  • Man-made attractions: created by humans, includes purpose-built attractions and those built for other purposes
  • Events: attractions like festivals and sports events that bring tourists to an area
• Tourism in the Philippines:

  • The Philippines is home to natural wonders like mountains, rainforests, rivers, and beaches
  • Becoming a tour guide requires understanding a place's geography and culture
• National Capital Region (NCR):

  • Offers a mix of the country's past and present
  • Major concern is substantial traffic
  • Tour guides should plan a tourist vehicle or acquire familiarity in navigating the city
• Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR):

  • Melting pot of different ethnic tribes and cultures
  • Guides should gain trust of tribe members before conducting tours
  • Rural destinations and trekking areas like Banaue Rice Terraces and Mount Pulag National Park
• Ilocos Region (Region I):

  • Rich culture and cuisine
  • Tour guiding requires familiarity with ancestral sites and culinary tastes
  • Famous tourist spots include Pagudpud Beach, Bangui Windmills, and Calle Crisologo
• Cagayan Valley (Region II):

  • Tours involve nature and adventure in mountains, rivers, and falls
  • Guides should be familiar with safety measures
  • Famous tourist spots include Northern Sierra Madre National Park and Callao Cave
• Central Luzon (Region III):

  • Known as "The Rice Granary of the Philippines"
  • Impressive waterfall of Ditumabo and historical sights like Corregidor Island
  • Beautiful beaches and mountain peaks
• Southern Luzon (Region IV-A):

  • Known for history and tradition
  • Home to old churches, monuments, and museums
  • Tourist attractions like Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine and Masungi Georeserve
• MIMAROPA:

  • Nature lover's ultimate destination
  • Pristine beaches, waterfalls, caves, and wildlife safari parks
  • Leading tourist destinations are El Nido and Coron
• Bicol (Region V):

  • Premier tourist destination with churches, volcanoes, and aquatic resources
  • Best destinations include Mt. Mayon Volcano and Caramoan Island
• Western Visayas (Region VI):

  • Lush beaches, lively festivals, and historical museums
  • Famous attractions like Boracay Island and Cambugahay Falls
• Central Visayas (Region VII):

  • Luxurious hotels, century-old churches, and Spanish colonial houses
  • Tourist attractions like Chocolate Hills and Magellan's Cross
• Eastern Visayas (Region VIII):

  • Lavish landscapes, secret caves, waterfalls, and mountain ranges
  • Tourist spots include Mount Pangasugan Ecopark and Limasawa Island
• Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX):

  • Ideal for cultural tourists
  • Ethnic communities like Tausug, Badjao, Yakan, and Subanen
  • Tour guides should highlight cultural aspects like vintas and handwoven cloths
• Northern Mindanao (Region X):

  • Mildly cool climate and various scenery
  • Natural wonders like sheltered bays and majestic waterfalls
• Southern Mindanao (Region XI):

  • Home to Mount Apo, the country's highest peak
  • Dynamic culture and natural landscapes
  • Adventure activities in Samal Island and Davao River Water Rafting