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WEEK3
Agres, Jodelyn S.
1.1 BSHM
 Boracay Island
in
Malay, Aklan
Boracay is a small island in the central Philippines. It's
known for its resorts and beaches. Along the west coast,
White Beach is backed by palm trees, bars and restaurants.
On the east coast, strong winds make Bulabog Beach a hub
for water sports. Nearby, the observation deck on Mount
Luho offers panoramic views over the island. Offshore,
coral reefs and shipwrecks are home to diverse marine life.
Last September 2021, Boracay had an
established tourism network with
various supply components.
The island was undergoing
development and Expansion in a
sustainable manner to manage the
increasing number of tourists. Some
of the initiatives included:
Accommodati
on
Boracay had a wide range of accomodations, from
luxury resorts to budget friendly opstion. They
upgrading their facilities and services to cater to
diffent types of tourim.

Restaurants and Bars

Your dining options include a choice of Western, Spanish,
as well as Mexican cuisines. Even Italian food is available
on the beach. Sinigang, sisig, and halo halo are some of the
local Filipino dishes you should try while in Boracay.
Sinigang is a popular soup dish among Filipinos.
Water Sports and Activities
You can’t have a complete holiday in
Boracay without going on at least one water
activity. The water is so clear, warm, and
enticing. There is a great selection of water
activities from underwater helmet diving,
parasailing, jet-skiing, and snorkelling.
Transportation
There are several ways to get around Boracay,
including paraws, tricycles and the resort shuttle.
Paraws are local sailboats that can be hired to visit
the different beaches of Boracay, neighbouring
islands or for a scenic sunset cruise. Tricycles are
the common mode of transportation on the island.
 Environmental
Sustainability
The District Boracay takes pride in its eco-practices which
supports the world-wide call for sustainable tourism. Various
conservation and preservation practices are woven into the
resort’s core values to ensure sustainable operations and growth
not just for the property but for the local community as well.
Upholding its commitment towards the “green movement”, The
District Boracay’s involvement in this global cause comprises of wide
range of projects such as use of solar power as main source of energy
and other recyclable materials that will help offset its carbon footprint.
Below is the complete list of ecological endeavours of the resort:
Infrastructure Development
-This project for
promoting tourism
development on
Boracay Island and
strengthening the
preservation of the
natural environment
had a high degree of
priority.
Allocentric,Mid-centric, psychocentric
tourist
Allocentric Psychocentric
Tourists They enjoy a mix of Tourists
familiar and new
experiences. They might
They are open to exploring explore local culture but Psychocentric tourists prefer
local culture, trying new also appreciate the familiar experiences and are
foods, and engaging in comfort more risk-averse. They tend
various activities. In to stick to well-known
of familiar amenities. tourist spots, avoid local
Boracay, Their foods, and seek comfort in
allocentric tourists might the form of familiar chain
write reviews or posts reviews may include a
hotels or restaurants. Their
emphasizing their balance of traditional reviews may highlight the
excitement tourist activities along convenience and comfort of
about trying local dishes, with Boracays more popular and
mingling with the locals, developed areas
some more unique
and
participating in less experiences in Boracay
touristy
activities like island Mid-Centric
hopping
to lesser-known spots.
Tourists
 Tourists' motivations for
visiting Boracay, like any
tourist destination, can be
influenced by a variety of
factors. Here are some
common factors and
rationales that influence
tourists' motivation to visit
Boracay.
Tourists motivated by
environmental
consciousness may visit Boracay
to
support eco-friendly initiatives
and
enjoy its clean and well-preserved
natural surroundings.
Boracay offers a range of
accommodationoptions, from
These motivations can vary from one
budget to luxury, which
tourist to another, and many visitors canmotivate tourists seeking
are influenced by a combination of value for their money
these factors whenchoosing Boracay
as their destination.attend these events.
Positive reviews and word-of-
mouth
recommendations from friends or
online sources can significantly
influence tourists' decisions to visit
Boracay.
 Thank
you very
much!