Abstract:
This study attempts to find out the impact of ecotourism
in Alaminos City, Pangasinan particularly in the
case of the Hundred Islands National Park.
To assess the impact of eco-tourism in Alaminos City,
the researcher used questionnaires, interviews and
observations in the Hundred Islands National Park.
Additional information data were obtained from government
agencies such as the Department of Tourism, Philippine
Tourism Authority, Provincial Tourism Office and the
Alaminos City Hall especially from the City Planning and
Development Office. The number of tourist arrivals,
existing tourism facilities and infrastructures as well as
the existing eco-tourism policies and programs were noted.
The study showed that eco-tourism contributed to the
economy and to the local people by providing employment
opportunities, generating income for the government, and
enhancing participation of the local residents in tourism
activities. It also contributed in improving and protecting
the environment by increasing environmental awareness,
formulating and implementing environmental policies, and
improving infrastructures. The researcher recommends
further improvement of infrastructures and improvement of
the functioning of government agencies.
