Destination Analysis on Guimaras
CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY
School of Nutrition and Hospitality Management
Tourism Department
A Partial Completion on the Subject
Tourism 121
Airline and Travel Agency Operations Management
A Destination Analysis on Guimaras
Submitted by: Gabriel M. Antonio
Submitted to: Mrs. Adah Ruth Aguasin
March 2012
Introduction Guimaras is an island province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Among the smallest provinces, its capital is Jordan. The island is located in the Panay Gulf, between the islands of Panay and Negros. To the northwest is the province of Iloilo and to the southeast is Negros Occidental. The province includes the islands of Guimaras and Inampulugan and many smaller islands. Guimaras was a sub-province of Iloilo until it was made an independent province on May 22, 1992. The people of Guimaras are considered as Guimarasnon and their languages are Hiligaynon and Kinaray-a as it was once a sub-province of Iloilo. Hiligaynon is the major language spoken, although the people can understand and speak Tagalog and English
DESTINATION ANALYSIS
A. Transportation ← Land All the five municipalities and most barangays within the province are accessible by land transport. However, three island barangays can only be reached via pumpboats and about 10 inland barangays are only accessible by using four-wheel drive vehicles and motorcycles due to poor condition of roads. 1. Jeepney – Jeepneys are the main mode of transportation in the island province of Guimaras. Jeepneys are not only popular in Guimaras, but it is also a part of the Filipino culture. The locals at Guimaras say that it is not practical for Guimaras' residents to own a private car because there are many available and cheap modes of transportation. Jeepneys are used when there you want to transport a group of people ranging from 10 – 20. The Jeepney fare at Guimaras costs P12 per person. 2. Tricycles – Tricycles are
School of Nutrition and Hospitality Management
Tourism Department
A Partial Completion on the Subject
Tourism 121
Airline and Travel Agency Operations Management
A Destination Analysis on Guimaras
Submitted by: Gabriel M. Antonio
Submitted to: Mrs. Adah Ruth Aguasin
March 2012
Introduction Guimaras is an island province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Among the smallest provinces, its capital is Jordan. The island is located in the Panay Gulf, between the islands of Panay and Negros. To the northwest is the province of Iloilo and to the southeast is Negros Occidental. The province includes the islands of Guimaras and Inampulugan and many smaller islands. Guimaras was a sub-province of Iloilo until it was made an independent province on May 22, 1992. The people of Guimaras are considered as Guimarasnon and their languages are Hiligaynon and Kinaray-a as it was once a sub-province of Iloilo. Hiligaynon is the major language spoken, although the people can understand and speak Tagalog and English
DESTINATION ANALYSIS
A. Transportation ← Land All the five municipalities and most barangays within the province are accessible by land transport. However, three island barangays can only be reached via pumpboats and about 10 inland barangays are only accessible by using four-wheel drive vehicles and motorcycles due to poor condition of roads. 1. Jeepney – Jeepneys are the main mode of transportation in the island province of Guimaras. Jeepneys are not only popular in Guimaras, but it is also a part of the Filipino culture. The locals at Guimaras say that it is not practical for Guimaras' residents to own a private car because there are many available and cheap modes of transportation. Jeepneys are used when there you want to transport a group of people ranging from 10 – 20. The Jeepney fare at Guimaras costs P12 per person. 2. Tricycles – Tricycles are