Abstract: Cavite Puerto is an iconic place that has a glorious past, physical attributes, customs, traditions, people, religious events, culinary uniqueness and the commerce that attracts local and foreign visitors which then made tourism industry of this iconic place flourished and continue to grow through the years. This study aims to propose a historical hand-out based on the assessment results of the tourism industry status of Cavite Puerto, and its existing tourism components in terms of attractions, accessibility, amenities and accommodation present in the place. This study is significant for it scrutinizes facts from actual interviews with the seasoned citizens of Cavite City and reviewed existing historical accounts regarding the place and compiled photos that supported the findings of the study and likewise; conducted interviews and validation with the history-inclined locals and the history experts. The study utilized triangulation method which includes interview, library research, focused group discussions and historical reviews. The gathered information was verified and was deliberated and analyzed using Thematic Content Analysis in order to draw a conclusion and a sound recommendation which led to a sustainable tourism industry of the place. This study reveals an affirmation of the glorious past of the Tourism Industry of Cavite Puerto. The consistency of the people’s clamour to participate in the annual festivity in honor of the Virgin, its culinary aspects as well as the locals’ hospitality were the core evidence of tourism’s sustainability and continuous development. As to the different amenities, accommodation and recreational ventures which were existing decades ago proved that Cavite Puerto is one tourist haven as it caters to almost every need of the tourists. The researchers recommend the publication of a historical pamphlet which features Cavite City’s glorious past so that the tourists could have an appreciation of the significance and historical importance of the place.
Keywords: Tourism, Customs, Historical, Cavite Puerto.
Title: TOURISM INDUSTRY IN CAVITE PUERTO FROM 1850 TO 1940
Autor: Fauni, Ruben Reginald O., Pineda, JersseyKaith Q., Ms. Irene S. Gueco
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