This title slide presents a Sustainable Tourism Assessment for Barangay Plaridel in Baybay City, Leyte. It provides an overview of the Resource Inventory and Green Practices Survey.

Sustainable Tourism Assessment

Barangay Plaridel, Baybay City, Leyte

Resource Inventory & Green Practices Survey Overview

Source: Nature-inspired eco-friendly green, blue, white theme

This section header slide introduces the "Introduction and Survey Overview" (Section 01) for the sustainable tourism assessment in Barangay Plaridel, Baybay City, Leyte. It highlights the Resource Inventory and Green Practices Survey aimed at promoting sustainable tourism in the area.

Sustainable Tourism Assessment of Barangay Plaridel, Baybay City, Leyte

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Introduction and Survey Overview

Introducing Resource Inventory and Green Practices Survey for Sustainable Tourism in Brgy. Plaridel, Baybay City, Leyte

Key resources in Brgy. Plaridel include natural attractions like Tan-awan Peak, Buaw River, and Puting Bato. The area also features cultural sites such as the Tigbawanon Festival and Sto. Niño Parish, plus the tourism spot K5 Resort.

Key Resources in Brgy. Plaridel

• Natural: Tan-awan Peak, Buaw River, Puting Bato
• Cultural: Tigbawanon Festival, Sto. Niño Parish
• Tourism: K5 Resort

The SWOT analysis for tourism sustainability highlights strengths like natural beauty and rich culture, alongside weaknesses such as limited infrastructure and inadequate facilities. It also identifies opportunities in eco-tourism growth, while noting threats from environmental overuse and pollution risks.

SWOT Analysis for Tourism Sustainability

Source: Barangay Plaridel, Baybay City, Leyte

K5 Resort excels in strong waste management and energy efficiency, minimizing environmental impact through effective systems and optimized use of lighting, appliances, and renewables. However, it shows weaknesses in water conservation and staff training, with assessment highlights identifying needs for improvement in these areas.

Green Practices at K5 Resort

Source: Assessment Results

The slide outlines motivations for sustainable practices in hospitality, including cost savings from efficient resource use and reduced expenses, plus enhanced appeal to eco-conscious travelers. It also highlights challenges such as high initial investments in green infrastructure and stakeholders' lack of awareness about benefits and implementation.

Motivations & Challenges

Source: Sustainable Tourism Assessment of Barangay Plaridel, Baybay City, Leyte

The slide "Analysis & Recommendations" outlines key actions including implementing visitor management to control access, determining carrying capacity for Tan-awan Peak and Buaw River, enhancing community engagement via local programs, and developing protection strategies for cultural and natural sites. These recommendations aim to minimize impacts, promote sustainability, and foster community involvement in the area.

Analysis & Recommendations

• Implement visitor management to control access and minimize impacts
• Determine carrying capacity for Tan-awan Peak and Buaw River
• Enhance community engagement through local participation programs
• Develop area protection strategies for cultural and natural sites

Sustainable tourism is vital for preserving Brgy. Plaridel's natural and cultural treasures like Tan-awan Peak and Tigbawanon Festival, balancing growth and conservation. As future tourism professionals, we must promote green practices, visitor management, community engagement, and protected carrying capacity, committing to sustainability in every initiative to preserve today for tomorrow's adventures.

Personal Reflection & Future Application

<h2>Personal Reflection</h2><ul><li>Sustainable tourism is vital for preserving Brgy. Plaridel's natural and cultural treasures.</li><li>Key assets like Tan-awan Peak and Tigbawanon Festival demand balanced growth and conservation.</li></ul><h2>Future Application</h2><ul><li>As future tourism professionals, promote green practices at resorts like K5.</li><li>Advocate visitor management, community engagement, and protected carrying capacity.</li></ul><p><strong>Closing: Preserve today for tomorrow's adventures.</strong></p><p><em>Call-to-Action: Commit to sustainability in every tourism initiative.</em></p>

Source: Barangay Plaridel Sustainable Tourism Assessment