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PART-1- TOURISM AWARENESS

What is Tourism?
Defined as the practice of traveling
for pleasure or the business of
providing tours and services for
tourists.

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Tourism is the largest global
industry
Worlds largest employer
Important to many developing
countries

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Kinds of Tourism
1. Educational Tourism
2. Religious Tourism
3. Sports Tourism
4. Medical Tourism
5. Urban Tourism
6. Community Based Tourism

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Community Based Tourism Tourism activities
that focused on the attraction, activities,
authentic rural food and amenities of a
community. (4 As)
Ecotourism ecologically sustainable tourism
with a primary focus on
experiencing natural areas that
fosters
environmental and cultural

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understanding, appreciation and
conservation.
Agri-tourism Agriculturally-based operation
or activity that brings visitors to a farm.
Green Tourism An emerging form of tourism
that enables a visitor or traveler to
experience the joys of the country life,
the hospitality of rural people and the
pleasantries of the natural
environment.

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Rural Tourism Any form of tourism that
showcases the rural life, art,
culture and heritage at rural
locations, thereby be
benefiting the local community economically and socially
as well as enabling interaction
between the tourists and local
community for a more
enriching experience.

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Tourists
People who leave their home to
temporarily visit a place other than that in.
which they usually reside and earn their
money. They should be spending and not
earning money from the place that they visit.
Their reasons can be for pleasure, meetings or
seminars with the intention of learning
something about the place like its history,
people and culture, etc.
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Tour Guide
is a person who manages and
accompanies local or foreign tourists and other
visitors within the country in order to provide
needed information and explanations specially
those relating to the history, archeology and
culture of the place visited and in general, any
matter which may promote the countrys tourism.

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 Provide them information and

explanation about the place or whatever

you are showing them free from
prejudice or propaganda.
Ensure that what is presented as fact is

true and that a clear distinction is made

between the truth and the stories,
legend, tradition or opinions.
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 Never report to work under the

influence of drugs or alcohol of offer

the same to tourists.
Never take advance of the ignorance

of the tourist who rely on you for

guidance.

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Use common sense and be honest. Learn

to say I dont know if an answer to the

question is not possible.
Insure their safety

1. Warn about plants that might

cause some allergies to some people.
2. Evaluation for those with vertigo
or fear of height/ health problem and
Thalassophobia or fear of seas or oceans
or other large bodies of water.
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3. Tropical sun/ inclement weather

4. Dogs that might bite
5. Presence of pickpockets and
snatchers in crowded places etc.
Protect the reputation of tourism in our

country by making every guided group

treats, with respect to the environment,
wildlife, sights and monument and local
customs and sensitivities.
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Always remember that pimping and

dealing with prostitution either directly
or indirectly , is no part of your job to
please your tourists.
Act as representative not just of the
establishment but of the country to
bring credit to the countrys tourism.

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 Continue professional development by

attending lectures and symposium,

seminars, dialogs, with peers etc.
respond to tour problems and

individual complaints.

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Be prepared. Study the place or the tour

destination, and your clients.

Should have the contact numbers of

establishments related to job.

Always make a headcount before the bus

moves.
Introduce yourself properly so it will be easy for

your tourists to remember your name.

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Tell them the duration of the tour, distance or

the approximate traveling time from point of

origin of destination.
Be able to identify subjects of political or

religious nature and how to avoid them.

Learn to read map.
Learn some basic first aid.
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If you believe you have some sense of humor,

let them know but make sure your jokes are

not offensive.
Always follow the leave no trace principle.

Dispose waste properly.

Leave what you find.

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QUALITIES ESSENTIAL TO EFFECTIVE PUBLIC

RELATIONS
1. A deep and abiding love for our country
2. Enthusiasm
3. A genuine interest in people
4. A sense of humor
5. Resourcefulness
6. Patience
7. Tact
8. Good manners
9. Good health

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Huwag Maging
Banyaga sa Sariling
Bayan!!

Thank You For Your

Attention!!
GENES KENDEE T. GLORIOSO
RESEARCH, TRAININGS & TOURS
PROVINCIAL TOURISM OFFICE
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