Journal of Tourism & Hospitality
Open Access

Abstract

Benefits and Challenges of Community-Based Tourism in Surigao, Philippines

Rodora B. Olaivar* and Ninia I. Calaca

Community-Based Tourism (CBT) aims to uplift the economy of the rural areas through its well-endowed natural resources, nurture the socio-cultural and environmental conditions of the CBT barangays. This research aimed to determine the benefits of the CBT programs of the selected rural areas in the Philippines, address challenges confronting the CBT and recommend actions to improve the CBT. The participants of these barangays were mostly benefited on the environment and more benefited on the economic and socio-cultural aspects. Participants have similar low response on products innovations and development of local crafts. Common challenges cited are lack of livelihood and improper garbage disposal, insufficient funds for tourism development, no handicraft or souvenirs, non-implementation of the ordinances or policies on CBT among others. CBT barangays must partner with the local government, non-government organizations industry, and academic institution to provide trainings on areas of entrepreneurship, innovations, and capacity building. Moreover, this partnership may provide venue of support for funding CBT development and environmental conservation in the rural areas

Published Date: 2022-08-18; Received Date: 2021-01-12