IMPACT OF NEWLY ESTABLISHED TOURISM SPOT ON THE LIVELIHOOD OF HEBACONG BORONGAN CITY

Author Name: 1. Ma. Dulce Amor S. Pilpa, 2. Glaiza Maureen T. Gerna

Volume/Issue: 05/04

Country: Philippines

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2024-78258999/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Student, Graduate School, Eastern Samar State University Borongan City, Philippines
2. Student, Graduate School, Eastern Samar State University Borongan City, Philippines.

ABSTRACT

This study examined the impacts of new established tourism site, Sea of Clouds, on the livelihood of residents in Brgy. Hebacong, Borongan City, Eastern Samar, Philippines. Tourism brings many advantages and disadvantages to the local people within the area. The study explores the impact of new established tourism site on the livelihood of households in terms of their living standard and income opportunity. Additionally, this study discovered a significant relationship between the household socioeconomic characteristics and the impacts of new established tourism site. A structured survey questionnaire was used to collect data from 62 household representatives and descriptive-correlation analysis was used to describe and analyze their responses. The findings indicate that while residents are generally satisfied with their living standards, there is room for improvement in certain areas, particularly water supply and employment opportunities. While tourism has provided additional income opportunities, it is not a sufficient source of income for all households. The analysis also revealed that factors such as age, land-holding status, and household size are significantly correlated with aspects of living standards and income generation. Overall, the study suggests that the tourism site has had a moderately positive impact on the livelihood of residents, but further development is necessary to ensure that benefits are more widely distributed and that residents have access to a diverse range of income opportunities.

Key words: New established tourism site, livelihood, living standard, income opportunity