鈥淗iyas Sa Dulong Katagalugan: Uncovering the Potentiality of Ecotourism Destinations in the Lens of the Local 九色 of Tagkawayan, Quezon鈥� is a research study from the College of Tourism and Hospitality, which was hailed as one of the Top 10 Best Research Works during the 10th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Student Research Conference (ATHSRC) held at the University of the Philippines-Diliman Asian Institute of Tourism on May 11, 2024.
The research explored the hidden gems of Tagkawayan through the lens of the local community. Their study has three objectives, each echoing sustainable development’s socio-cultural, environmental, and economic aspects. Beyond the academe, this study has significant implications, defining the path for long-term growth that goes beyond economic investments, serving as a foundation for future researchers in conducting quantitative research, which can strengthen ties and break barriers between stakeholders and the environment through conscious stewardship and mutual understanding in the community.
The study is authored by BS Tourism Management major in Travel Operations and Service Management students, Joan R. Acosta, Rio Ferdinand G. Arnaldo, Holly G. Fernando, Allyssa Bernice R. Mosquera, Aaron R. Pajo, and Jovelle N. Villamayor. It was advised and co-authored by Asst. Prof. Maria Concepcion A. Ang. The research is in partnership with the Municipal Government of Tagkawayan, Quezon.
The event, organized by the Philippine Association of Researchers for Tourism and Hospitality, Inc. (PARTH), saw a submission of 86 research manuscripts from 44 academic institutions.
