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project id

TAM-31

client

National Economic Development Authority, Department of Tourism

location

Davao City/ El Nido and Coron, Palawan/ Islands of Bohol, Siquijor, Siargao and Samal

Country

Philippines

period Covered

December 2019 - June 2021

Associated Consultant

Consultants for Environment Science & Technology, Inc. (CEST), Pacific Rim Innovation & Management Exponents, Inc. (PRIMEX)

Description

The objective of the Study is to identify and prioritize the essential infrastructure that would support Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable tourism, within the framework of updated or duly formulated Local Tourism Infrastructure Development Plans (LTIDP) for seven Tourism Development Clusters (i.e., El Nido, Coron, Bohol, Siquijor, Siargao, Davao City, Island Garden City of Samal).

The LTIDPs for the 7 Study Areas consists of a multi-term tourism infrastructure plan. The infrastructure considered in this plan range from transportation systems, water supply, sanitation and sewerage, markets for local enterprises, solid waste management, and renewable energy.

The project also provided Pre-feasibility Studies for at least 2 infrastructure projects per Tourism Study Area. The infrastructure projects in the LTIDP and the two identified for Pre-FS were identified by stakeholders in the tourism industry as part of the participatory planning approach adopted for the project. Pre-feasibility studies for selected infrastructure projects required preliminary architectural and engineering design with cost estimates and assessment of financial feasibility, social acceptability, and environmental impact.

Description of Services provided

Prepared resilient, inclusive and sustainable Master Plans / Local Tourism Infrastructure Development Plans for the seven Tourism Study Areas situated in four administrative regions (MIMAROPA, Region VII, Caraga Region) and one metropolitan area (i.e., Davao City).
Formulated Development Frameworks for the 7 Tourism Study Areas
Prepared Pre-feasibility Studies for fifteen priority Tourism Infrastructure projects that adopt smart city concepts in the seven Tourism Study Areas (El Nido, Coron, Bohol, Siquijor, Siargao, Davao City, the Island Garden City of Samal) with accompanying Tourism Market Study, Environmental and Social Assessment, Preliminary Architectural and Engineering Design (e.g., Integrated Land Transport Terminal in Coron that promotes Accessibility, 3 Markets in 3 municipalities that will promote the local economy in Bohol Province), Economic and Financial Analysis and, Communication Plan.
The Tourism Infrastructure Development Plans included infrastructure projects that prepared the Tourism Areas for Disaster Risk Management for Natural Disasters and resiliency to pandemics and other economic shocks.
Other infrastructure projects were focused on increasing accessibility (i.e. improving transport and communication systems) and promoting sustainability (e.g., renewable energy, rainwater harvesting, solid waste management)
Prepared the framework for determining Carrying Capacity for Tourism Sites.
As part of the participatory planning process, the Planning Team conducted Consultative Trainings and Workshops, and Key Informant Interviews. The staff also visited and surveyed the 7 Tourism Study Areas.