https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/1730 2026-04-13T19:13:15Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/1802 An assessment of the viability of marine protected areas in the Province of Iloilo as ecotourism destinations Hisuan Jr., Armando The focus of this study is the Marine Protected Areas in the coastal municipalities and islands in the southern and northern parts of the province of Iloilo. They are among the most popular tourist destinations, and we are losing sight of what nature conservation is all about. Our laws have become dangerously focused on protected areas, but rarely consider what they are supposed to achieve. One result is that biodiversity is declining almost everywhere while protected areas expand slowly. As a result of their distinctive environment or ecology, marine protected areas have attracted tourists but with small area, insularity and often lack of resources. The Assessment of Viability on Marine Protected Area in the Province of Iloilo as ecotourism destinations was conducted in eight (8) municipalities : Ajuy, Banate, Batad, Carles, Concepcion, Estancia, Miagao and San Joaquin. Two variants of data collection: Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Self-Administered Survey [using adapted Management Evaluation Analysis Tool (MEAT) (SA)] were employed. The study uses Statistical (employed Descriptive Statistics using frequencies mean, ANOVA and T-test) and for Qualitative (using themes) Analysis. The study involved 1,080 respondents. In general, the Assessment of MPA's in the province scored 72.10 pts with an equivalent percentage of 86% in the management focus, though it did not meet some of the criteria in the MEAT. At least, most of the threshold had been reached within a rating of 65.8% - excellently managed MPA's which means it is viable as Ecotourism Destinations and that the management should focus on improving the Information, Education Communication (IEC) activities, monitoring and evaluation. The reasons that made MPA viable as ecotourism destinations are the following: most MPA's are established, strengthened, sustained and more are needed to be institutionalized. Also the patterns or themes that emerged in the Focus Group Discussion were the following; Passion vs. Necessity, Ideals vs. Reality, Political Will vs. Personal Interest, Sustainability vs. Viability, and Different sites unique surprises. Abstract only 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/1796 Client satisfaction among hometels in state universities and colleges in the Province of Iloilo geared toward facilities upgrading Luceño, Myrna T. This descriptive study was undertaken to determine the level of satisfaction of clients among hometels in State Universities and Colleges in the Province of Iloilo. This descriptive study utilized a one-shot design which used a modified questionnaire based from the Department of Tourism National Accommodation Standards in Hotel, a survey questionnaire of 4-point Likert Scale. T-test and One-Way ANOVA at 0.05 was used to find out the significant difference. The result revealed that the clients were satisfied with the physical structure in terms of arrival and departure, safety and security as well as with the bathroom of the hometels; on the other hand the respondents were dissatisfied with the entrance/exit and parking area, reception area, public areas, rooms, food and beverages services and amenities and services. Also, the results showed that there were no significant difference on the level of clients satisfaction in all variables stated except for the length of stay on the area of food and beverages. Since lodging plays an important role in the hospitality and tourism industry for people who travel and stay away from home for more than a day, delivering of quality service to ensure their satisfaction and gain their loyalty and subsequently repeat business. As a result, the administrators, management and other stakeholders need to consider the upgrading of all the structures, facilities, amenities and services of the hometels in the State Universities and Colleges (SUC's) in the Province of Iloilo to improve. This is not only for the benefit of the guests/clients who will be staying with them, but it will serve as a training venue as well for the students. Abstract only 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z