Statement of the Problem

This study examines the level of performance in waste management of resorts in

Southern Leyte and its relationship with the tourist arrival in order to propose some

recommendations to improve the way of managing their wastes.

Specifically, the study seeks to answer the following questions:

1. What is the profile of the resorts in terms of:

a. Size

b. Capacity

c. Amenities

d. Accreditation

2. What is the level of performance in waste management of the resorts in Southern

Leyte in terms of:

a. Segregation

b. Waste Reduction Reuse and Recycling

c. Waste Collection and Depositing

d. Waste Composting

3. What is the extent of tourist arrival in Southern Leyte in terms of:

a. International Tourist

b. Local Tourist

4. Is there a significant relationship between waste management and tourist arrival?

5. Based on the findings, what recommendations can be proposed to improve the

way of managing their wastes?

 Theoretical and Conceptual Framework of the Study

Waste Management Theory is founded on the expectation that waste management

is to prevent waste causing harm to human health and the environment. If waste

management is poorly managed it can become dangerous to health and a threat to the

environment (Mugagga, 2006). We must learn how to sustain our environmental

resources so that they continue to provide benefits to us and to the larger environment of

which we are part (Botkin et al 2000). People avoid areas where waste management is

missing or needs improvement. In the same manner, tourist spots where waste

management is problematic, will experience a decline in the arrival of tourists. The waste

management performance is dependent on the extent of segregation, waste collection,

waste composting, and waste recycling. Lastly, tourist arrival will be affected by the

aforementioned variables.
Independent Variables Dependent Variables

Waste management
 Segregation Tourist arrival
 waste collection  International
 waste composting  Local
 waste reduction,
reuse and recycling

Propose a scorecard/checklist
as their guide to improve the
way of managing their wastes

Figure1. Schematic Diagram of Conceptual Framework of the Study

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