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Name of Site:
PROFILE
Location
Region:
Province:
Municipality/ City/Barangay:
Coordinates Latitude:
Longitude:
Climate
Wet Season (In months)
Dry Season (In months)
Natural Hazards
Site vulnerability to Earthquakes Flood
natural hazards Landslide Storm/wave surges
Tsunami Tropical Cyclone
Volcanic Activity Others, __________
Site Profile
Type of Attraction
Natural Modern Cultural/Historical
Type of Landscape (check all applicable)
Mountains/ Rivers and Landscapes Tropical Rainforest
Highlands Coasts and Landscapes Marine Sanctuary
Valley/Plain Karst Landscapes Diving Spots
Lakes and Inland Built Landscape/ Cityscape Others,_________
Water Bodies
Key Natural and Cultural Heritage Values
Specify the names of Natural and Cultural Values present in the site in the space provided.
Natural Values
Geological formations ________________________________
Water bodies/forms ________________________________
Ecosystems ________________________________
Presence of flora ________________________________
Iconic ________________________________
Endemic
Presence of fauna ________________________________
Iconic
Endemic _______________________________
Migratory _______________________________
Others, _______________________________
Cultural Values
Historical/ archaeological/ _______________________________
cultural sites _______________________________
Traditional practices/
indigenous knowledge _______________________________
Arts and crafts _______________________________
Music and dance _______________________________
Food _______________________________
Others, _______________________________
Recognition/Awards
UNESCO Recognized
ASEAN Heritage Site
National Awards, specify:___________
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MARKET
Arrivals Peak Months
Period with available data: Total Male Female JAN JUL
Domestic Arrivals FEB AUG
International Arrivals MAR SEP
APR OCT
Total Visitor Arrivals MAY NOV
JUN DEC
Specify top 5 markets:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Third party ______%
Site Booking N/A
Direct booking ______%
Walk-ins ______%
Social media, Websites
Print, e.g. Brochures, newspaper
Advertising mechanisms
Broadcast, e.g. TV, radio
Others, ____________________
KEY SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Accessibility
Air
Airport name: _______________
Runway size (meters): _______________
International
Domestic
Airstrip
Sea Plane Landing Area
Water
Seaport Name: _________________
Capacity (tons): ________________
International
Domestic
Vehicular Barge (RORO)
Ferry Service / Fast craft
Water Taxi Service
Road Access from the Funded under Tourism Road
National Road Infrastructure Project (TRIP)
Municipal/ City Road
Barangay Road
Road Condition from the Paved Unpaved
National Road Concrete Gravel __well-maintained
Asphalt __ not maintained
Earth
Distance from Service 0 to 10 km
Center 11 to 20 km
21 to 30 km
31 and above, Specify _________
Service Center:
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Type of Transportation (check all applicable)
Bike/ Pedicab Jeepney 4x4 drive
Habal-habal Bus Boat/ Ferry/ Bangka
Tricycle Private car/ rental car Others, ______________
Institutions Supporting Tourism (within the site’s vicinity or nearest service center)
Visitor Information Center Convention Center
Academic Institutions ATM/Banks
Hospital Police Station
VAW Desk
Public Utilities
Communication REMARKS
(check applicable) Mobile signal ______________________________
Fixed line telephone ______________________________
Internet ______________________________
Amenities/Facilities Parking lot/space
Information Signage
Directional Signage
Safety Signage
Public restrooms
Elderly/PWD-friendly facilities
Water Supply Stand-alone water points (e.g. poso, deep wells)
NWRB Piped water from a communal water source (e.g. spring)
Piped water from a private water source (e.g. Maynilad)
Sewerage System Sanitary Sewer
if applicable Effluent sewer (septic tank)
Power Supply On grid
if applicable Off grid (specify source: ____________________)
Renewable energy (solar/wind/hydro-electric)
Ecological Waste Material Recovery Facilities
Management Landfill
if applicable Others, specify:
The Municipality of Hinabangan collects garbage daily. They
would only collect when it is properly segregated.
Accommodation
Total number of accommodation establishments (AE) within 2-hour travel from the site:____
Total Check booking method
Total no. of
Total no. DOT
Type of AE (check if available) of AEs
no. of accredi
Third
Direct
Walk-
rooms ted party in
AEs
Hotel
Resort
Apartment Hotel
Ecolodge
Homestay
Motel
Pension House
Tourist Inn
Unclassified (Mabuhay
Accommodation)
Tour Package
Day-tour (including half-day tours)
Multi-day tour
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Tourism Thematic Development (check all applicable)
✓ Nature-based Tourism Sun and Beach Tourism
Cultural Tourism Health, Wellness, and Retirement Tourism
Cruise and Nautical Tourism Diving and Marine Sports Tourism
Leisure and Entertainment Tourism MICE Tourism
Education Tourism Others, specify _________
HUMAN RESOURCE
Type of Management
Private Operator
People’s Organization Non-government Organization
Government Operated Others, __________________
Community Involvement in Tourism
Total Male Female Role/s
People’s Organization
Civil Society Organization
Others, _________
Employment in Tourism
Total Male Female
Full-time employees
Part-time/ Casual Employees
No. of Tour guides
