Pamintuan, Anie Claire E.  <br/><br/>
Eco-authenticity unveiled:   challenges and strategies of selected resorts towards green practices/  
Anie Claire E. Pamintuan, Daniela Marie A. Vailoces, James B. Sibayan, Jonah H. Montero, and Trixie Nicole Capuli .-- 
 - Manila:   Technological University of the Philippines,   2024. 
 - 224pages:   29cm.   +1 CD-ROM ( 4 3/4in.)  
<br/><br/> Thesis (undergraduate)  
<br/><br/>College of Liberal Arts .-- 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliography:  
<br/><br/> The Philippines, renowned for its scenic beauty, has witnessed a substantial increase in<br/>tourism, with over two million tourists arriving in 2022. However, the increase in tourism<br/>has created new environmental problems, such as garbage pollution and a rise in carbon<br/>footprints. La Union, a popular tourist location, has comparable problems, emphasizing the<br/>significance of evaluating green policies in resorts. The implementation and maintenance<br/>of green practices in resorts in La Union are difficult due to policies, management, resource<br/>limits, financial limitations, and low awareness. These challenges contribute to the<br/>persistence of the tourism industry's negative environmental impact. This study intends to<br/>promote sustainable tourism practices in La Union in response to the rising demand for<br/>environmentally friendly practices. The study reveals that resorts in La Union have taken<br/>actions toward sustainability, aligning with the local government's sustainable tourism<br/>goals. To address these challenges, this study proposes educational programs, training<br/>sessions, and collaborations with environmental organizations, local communities, and<br/>government agencies. These initiatives aim to raise awareness and support resorts in their<br/>green endeavors to mitigate the environmental impact of the tourism industry. The research<br/>utilizes qualitative phenomenology as its design and involves interviews with five resort<br/>employees. Findings indicate challenges related to waste management, guest behavior,<br/>resource allocation, and awareness. The study recommends multi-faceted approaches,<br/>employee training, renewable energy adoption, use of eco-friendly resources, and ongoing<br/>efforts to enhance eco-friendliness. This aims to reduce the environmental impact and<br/>promote sustainability by fostering cooperation with local communities, NGOs, and<br/>environmental organizations. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Hotel and restaurant management<br/>Tourism <br/>Garbage pollution 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BTH TX 911.3  / P36 2024