4th QUARTER

FORT SANTIAGO
TLE REVIEWER: PH • FUERZA DE SANTIAGO
TOURIST • Built in 1571for Spanish conquistador
ATTRACTIONS Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and considered as
the oldest Spanish fortress in the
THE ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES Philippines.
INDUSTRY • One of the principal attractions inside
Intramuros in Manila.

NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
1. BOTANICAL AND ZOOLOGICAL - VIGAN
one best place to visit is the manila botanical
• a heritage village located at the
and zoological garden, a 5.5-hectare zoo
northern part of the Philippines and
located in manila, that opened on july 25,
is listed as a unique Spanish colonial
1959. This is the home to more than 832
history where
animals from nearly 100 species as of 2007.
• Spanish vionumental buildings built
2. SEASIDE PARKS SUCH AS MANILA in the 48th century are carefully
OCEAN PARK WHICH OFFERS AN preserved up to this time.
EXCITING & ENRICHING MARINE
LIFE EXPERIENCE.
CORREGIDOR
3. MOUNTAINS SUCH AS MOUNT
APO, MOUNT DULANG-DULANG, • known as the "ROCK" as it is a
AND MOUNT PULAG. small rocky island situated at the
entrance of Manila Bay. In this island
we can see big guns, ruins of
MAN-MADE ATTRACTIONS buildings and structures, museum
and other memorabilias.
PACO PARK, MANILA
• TRAMVIAS is the transportation
• is a 4,000-square meter historical site used foe the island tour.
rich with "Amarillo" or yellor color
plants.
• a "graveyard" of a rich family during
the Spanish times and where Dr. Jose
Rizal was buried before his remains
was transferred to Bagumbayan
(Luneta Park).
EDSA SHRINE
• formerly known as the SHRINE OF
MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE. This
remarkable shrine was established on
December 15, 1989, in memory and
dedication to Our Blessed Mother
Mary who was believed to be a
miraculous intercessor to end the
dictatorship of President Marcos
peacefully. This event has been
known as the People Manner
Revolution of 1986.
❖ ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IS A
PLACE OR GROUP OF
PHYSICAL SITES IN WHICH
EVIDENCE OF PAST ACTIVITY
IS PRESERVED EITHER
PREHISTORIC, HISTORIC, OR
CONTEMPORARY.
FESTIVALS:
PARADA NG LECHON
❖ A parade of roasted lechon pork
dressed up in wigs, sunglasses, and
bridal veils.
❖ This is usually held every June in
Balayan, Batangas to celebrate the
Feast of St. John the Baptist, the
local patron saint.
PINTADOS FESTIVAL
❖ is a celebration of the native Leyte
populations to honor the revered cult
of the Holy Child.
PAGODA
❖ is celebrated yearly in Bocaue,
Bulacan to commemorate the
popular legend that happened two
centuries ago. The festival attracts
tourists and other locals because of
the majestic decorations of the
pagoda.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF
TOURISM
TOURISM IN THE PHILIPPINES
• Started as a private initiative to
promote the country as a principal
travel destination.
• In 1950, the Philippine Tourist and
Travel Association were organized.
• Followed by the creation of the
Board of Travel Industry in 1956 by
the Philippine Congress.
TIMELINE
1972
• Department of Trade and Tourism
was established.
• Philippine Tourism Commission was
created under the unified Trade and
Tourism Department.
• President Ferdinand Marcos created
a new cabinet-level Department of
Tourism splitting the Department of
Trade and Tourism into two separate
departments.
• Philippine Tourism Authority and the
Philippine Convention Bureau were
created.
• The Department of Tourism was
renamed Ministry of Tourism
1986
• Department of Tourism was
reorganized under Executive Order
Numbers 120 and 120-A signed by
President Corazon Aquino
• The Philippine Convention Bureau
was renamed the Philippine
Convention and Visitors Corporation
2003
• The Department of Tourism under
the leadership of Richard Gordon
initiated a tourism promotion project
entitled “Visit Philippines 2003”.
2009
• The passage of Republic Act No.
9593 or the Tourism Act of 2009 was
the latest improvement in the tourism
industry.
TOURISM IN THE PHILIPPINES
• One of the major contributors to the
economy of the Philippines with
5.9% to the country’s GDP in 2011.
• The country is blessed with natural
resources – beaches, mountains,
rainforests, islands, recreational and
sports areas like diving spots and
surfing spots.
• In 2010, South Korea got the biggest
source of visitors to the Philippines
• In 2013, a total of 1.17 million South
Koreans visited the country followed
by the United States, Japan, China,
Australia and Taiwan.
• Tourism industry in the Philippines
prospered in the 1970s and early part
of 1980s. But it showed a decline in
the mid 1980s with the average
length of tourist stay from 12.6 days
in earlier years to 8.9 days in 1988.
Tourism growth in the Philippines
became slower in 1987 than in other
South Asian countries.
TOURISM INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT
• According to the National Statistics
Coordination Board, the tourism
industry employed 3.8 million
Filipinos or 10.2% employment in
2011.
• The thrust of the Aquino
Administration to employ 7.4 million
people by 2016 was so massive
because it will contribute a lot to the
nation’s Gross Domestic Products or
GDP
TYPES AND QUALITIES OF AN IDEAL
TOUR GUIDE
Definition of a Tour Guide:
➢ A tour guide is a person who is a
worker of a duly licensed travel and
tour agency. His/her job is to guide
foreign and domestic tourists for a
fee, or is given a commission or any
other form as part of his
remuneration for a service.
QUALITIES OF AN IDEAL TOUR
GUIDE
1. Confidence – he/she should be capable of
handling people without a display of
arrogance or conceit.
2. Capability to act as a leader is the ability QUALITIES OF AN IDEAL TOUR
or competency to lead a group. GUIDE
3. Ability to solve problems and make wise The tour guide is the overseer of the tour
decisions. operator.
4. Responsibility is the ability to tackle
important responsibilities, emotionally
PROPER ATTITUDE IN TOUR
mature, and psychologically stable to handle
GUIDING
responsibility
Tour Guiding:
❖ Satisfy the customer
QUALITIES OF AN IDEAL TOUR
✓ Expectations of the customer
GUIDE
should be met
1.) Pleasing personality means that one ✓ Give quality service ( something
displays charm, good disposition, which cannot be bought or
assertiveness, proper grooming, good measured with money)
communication skills, sense of humor, and ✓ Quality service
dedication. ✓ Sincerity and integrity
2.) Enthusiasm refers to intense interest for
the job, can withstand any physical/mental
PROPER ATTITUDE OF A TOUR
difficulty with patience and determination,
GUIDE
friendly and generous to share time and
talent. 1. SMILE
3.) Dedication and sensitivity means that one A tour guide always carry a “smile” because
displays a strong sense of responsibility and as the saying goes “ smile and the world
lots of common sense. smiles with you”.
Qualities of an Ideal Tour Guide 2. DRESSED PROPERLY
4.) Flexibility means that one has the Wears appropriate attire at all times.
capacity to adapt to different situations and
is patient. 3. PATIENT

5.) Knowledgeable refers to one that one A tour guide should be patient and ready to
that has an in-depth knowledge of the travel endure all trials and difficulties that may
site/place, its history and importance. come along the way.

6.) Interactive is the ability to encourage and 4. READY

engage tour members to ask questions and A tour guide must be always ready to serve.
have interaction
5. FRIENDLY AND COURTEOUS
A tour guide must always remain friendly
and courteous no matter or upset he/she
maybe.
6. POSITIVE AND CALM
A tour guide should always look at the
positive side of things and remain calm in
case of difficulty.
7. PREPARED
A tour guide prepares for the itinerary,
commentaries, data and information.
8. KNOW YOUR PEOPLE
A tour guide establishes a good rapport and
open line of communication with the clients.
9. UNDERSTANDING AND FIRM
A tour guide understands all the details on
how to deal with customers and firm without
being bossy.