MIDTERM COURSE ASSESSMENT -PART 1

The Philippines has no shortage in terms of natural & cultural assets, thereby the country has big potential for ecoturism development.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Based on the different studies, which of the following IS NOT PART of an issue on ecotourism development in the country

• safety & security

• infrastructure

• health issues

• lack of natural & cultural resources

Which of the following IS NOT considered a major ecotourism trends globally?

• Flight shaming

• Lean season travel

• The surge in staying in luxury accommodation

• Boycotting Petting and Riding Wild Animals

The following misconceptions on ecotourism development EXCEPT

• Accessibility is a tourism product

• If we brand our attraction as “ecotourism site, ecotourists will come

• Amenities alone will not attract tourists

• Branding a site for “ ecotourism” provides protection to the place

These are common mistakes of ecotourism projects EXCEPT

• Sites are compelling but not accessible

• Only those with capital to invest ends up providing services

• Adhering to the principles of ecotourism

• Local community are not engaged and they end up becoming poorer as a result of price increase and loss of opportunities

In the BASSEFACT FRAMEWORK presented by

Chen Reyes-Mencias (2011), the base product for ecotourism development should include the following EXCEPT

• Terrestrials such as forests, mountain, grasslands

• Marine ecosytem such as ocean, lakes, river, falls

• Climate

• Flora & fauna

• Geological formation

By Accessibility in the framework, this means that the ecotourism site should be accessible at least maximum of how many hours from main gateway

• 0-3 hours

• 4 -5 hours e

• 6- 8 hrs.

What is the right marketing approach for ecotourism?

• Strategic Marketing

• Traditional marketing approach

• Both strategic & traditional

• None of these mentioned

In order to develop an effective business strategy, it is very important to understand the dynamics of demand and supply in the business under consideration.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• Depending on the situation

In ecotourism approach, supply side pertains to the following EXCEPT

• loss of biodiversity

• energy

• transportation

• nature