Mellina And Aballe

International Journal of Accounting and Business Management https://www.watchpub/ijabm/index.htm Satisfaction on Tourist Destinations in Davao del Sur

Florence Kristina M. Mellina and Annie Fritce A. Aballe.
College of Hospitality Education The University of Mindanao Davao City, Philippines.

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Abstract

Florence Kristina M. Mellina and Annie
Fritce A. Aballe.

History:
Received: 19-10-2013
Accepted Date: 18-10- 2013
Vol 1 (2), pp, 007-017 October ,2013

Corresponding Author:
Florence Kristina M. Mellina
College of Hospitality Education The
University of Mindanao Davao City,
Philippines.
E-mail: [e-mail]

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Full Length Research

Appreciation and understanding of where tourists originate, what motivates them to travel, what attributes of the tourism products highly satisfies them, what influences their loyalty and repeat visit are fundamental factors that determine the success of the tourism industry. This study was conducted to determine tourists’ satisfaction in the tourism industry in Davao del Sur. A quantitative research technique was employed in the study.
A total of three hundred forty-two respondents were asked to rate their evaluation of the sites. The survey was conducted to the tourists, who visited the tourist attractions from
March to May, 2011. The respondents were widely grouped as the first-timers and returning tourists of Pasig Islet, Camp Sabros and Sibulan River. Data were collected by means of validated questionnaires. Findings of the study revealed majority are young adults, males, college graduates and first-time visitors. While the study found no genderbased and tourist-based differences in the level of tourist satisfaction, there were marked differences across different age groups and educational attainments.
Keywords: eco-tourism,

tourism, tourist satisfaction, tourism industry, travel experiences

INTRODUCTION
Tourism industry is a source of significant economic contribution to a country.

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