DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY - DASMARIÑAS
College of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Tourism Management Department

A STUDY ON
SUSTAINABILITY OF PARKS IN TAGAYTAY

As part of the course requirement in ENGL102a
Information Literacy

Submitted by:
Samantha Cezar
Kim Ivy Martin
Jericho Rafio
Izabela Rodriguez
Arriel Santos
BTM22
Submitted to:
Prof. Lydia Villanueva
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study
This study will discuss what sustainable tourism is, and how it is applied in Tagaytay. The concept of conservation, preservation, and environmental protection have always had as their goal the desire to prevent the destruction of desirable natural conditions and species (Goeldner & Ritchie 2009). The city as a whole is a tourist destination. It is the most visited place by tourists in Cavite, therefore the city will need to be more cautious of how they sustain their attractions. The objective of this research will help understand the tourism industry more, and to raise awareness on how sustainability is applied in Tagaytay’s attractions. This will include various terms used by the tourism industry.
B. Statement of the Problem
The city of Tagaytay’s popularity among tourists – due to its excellent scenery and weather because of high elevation – the Department of Tourism considers it as a priority area for tourism development and is one of CALABARZON’s tourist center. Ever since Tagaytay became a famous destination for tourists and locals alike, they see to it that their city never loses its charm by continuous change and modernization.
Change together with modernization, however, has its own setbacks. One good example of this is the well-known People’s Park in the Sky which used to be Tagaytay’s most significant destination because of its scenery, recreational activities and historical background. A statement from Ramos (2015), “15 years ago, Tagaytay city,