Tourism Policy 1.2

• Full Site Assessment


  The logical next step after the preliminary assessment has produced an initial positive evaluation of the area under study for tourism development
• Seven Criteria for Tourism Site Evaluation (according to TSEM)

  • Uniqueness and Natural Beauty
  • Historical or Cultural Value
  • Accessibility
  • Basic Utilities
  • On-Site Facilities
  • Ownership of Property
  • Quality of Surroundings
• Tourism Site Evaluation Matrix (TSEM)


  A tool used for evaluating potential tourism sites by assessing various factors that contribute to their suitability and potential success as tourist destinations
• Uniqueness and Natural Beauty


  • Combines the distinctiveness of the location (uniqueness) and the aesthetic appeal of its natural environment (natural beauty)
• Historical or Cultural Value


  • Emphasizes the importance of a destination's heritage and its contribution to cultural understanding, education, and enrichment
• Accessibility


  • Refers to the ease with which potential visitors can reach a destination, encompassing transportation options, infrastructure quality and availability, and physical accessibility
• Basic Utilities


  • Fundamental services that support the basic operational and living needs within a destination, affecting visitor experience and site sustainability
• On-Site Facilities


  • Infrastructure and services that enhance the visitor experience, contribute to comfort and convenience, and support a wide range of activities and needs
• Ownership of Property


  • Encompasses legal and operational frameworks that determine who owns, manages, and benefits from tourism sites and facilities
• Quality of Surroundings


  • Refers to the overall aesthetic appeal, environmental condition, and atmosphere of the area surrounding a tourism site, shaping visitor perceptions and experiences
• Nine Criteria for Ecotourism Site Evaluation (according to DENR)

  • Natural Resources and Features
  • Cultural Resources
  • Protected Area Management
  • Visitor Patterns, Activities, and Infrastructure
  • Tourism Plans and Policies
  • Communities
  • Partnerships
  • Marketing and Promotions
  • Opportunities and Threats
• Natural Resources and Features


  • Refer to the ecological assets, physical characteristics, and geodiversity of a tourism site, shaping attractiveness, uniqueness, and recreational opportunities
• Cultural Resources


  • Refer to the tangible and intangible heritage assets that contribute to the cultural identity, authenticity, and richness of a tourism destination
• Protected Area Management


  • Refers to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of activities aimed at conserving and sustainably managing natural and cultural resources within designated protected areas
• Visitor Patterns, Activities, and Infrastructure


  • Refer to the behaviors, preferences, and facilities utilized by tourists within a destination, crucial for tourism planning, development, and management
• Tourism Plans and Policies


  • Strategic documents developed by governments, tourism authorities, and other stakeholders to guide the sustainable development, management, and promotion of tourism
• Communities


  • Refer to the local residents living in or near tourism destinations who are affected by tourism activities, directly or indirectly
• Partnerships


  • Involve collaboration and cooperation between various stakeholders to achieve common goals related to sustainable tourism development
• Marketing and Promotions


  • Involve strategies and activities aimed at attracting visitors to a destination, promoting tourism products and experiences, and influencing travel behavior
• Opportunities and Threats


  • Refer to external factors that can either positively or negatively impact the tourism industry and destinations