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Tourism and San Jose
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

This chapter deals with the introduction, background of the study, purpose of the study, statement of the problem, significance of the study, scope and delimitation, assumption, conceptual framework, conceptual model and definition of terms.

Introduction Tourism is traveling for predominantly recreational or leisure purposes or the provision of services to support this leisure travel. The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel to and stay in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited". Tourism has become a popular global leisure activity. In 2004, there were over 763 million international tourist arrivals. The Philippine tourism started on the year 1970 and began to grow. As of January-September 2009 the government recorded 5.2 million tourists visiting the country. The Hospitality industry plays a big role in the tourism of the Philippines through resorts, hotel, restaurants and even cruise ships.

Montalban is one of the municipalities under Rizal Province. This area is declared one of the tourist spots in the Philippines because of its growing tourism. Behind the rising tourism in Montalban, the researcher’s objective is to know what are the hindrances encountered that can affect the tourism in Montalban. The researcher’s also aim to touch the minds and hearts of the local people especially the government officials to preserve, conserve and develop the area for the next generation.

The researchers believed that knowing and understanding this gathered information on the current status and problems will help the local people and the government officials to be aware and be conscious of their environment.

Tourism is one of the world 's fastest growing industries as well



Bibliography: Coccossis H., Parpairis A., 1996 DavidEkesong2007

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