Thesis: Tourism and Rizal Park
CHAPTER 1
The Problem and Its Setting
Introduction
Rizal Park as everybody seen it today is the product of years of painstaking work by thousands of unknown citizens who gave of their time and their labors to create something of beauty where there was nothing but yawning wilderness in the very heart of the premier city. Its continued cleanliness and order is a tribute to the people who use it more than to those who tend to it. Here is a park that is used, loved and nurtured by the people who saw it shape up from nothing (http://rizalpark.nationalparks.ph/main.htm, October 9, 2013). Tourist attractions can be natural or man-made. The history and culture of a place are also very important attractions that enhance the natural and man-made attractions found in the place. The history of a place is felt through visits to old buildings and churches, and other places of historical value. Activities for tourist support the tourist attractions that a destinations offers. These beef up experience of visitors beyond appreciating the attractions. Learning how to do some crafts and more memorable experience for tourists (Libosada and Bosangit, 2007).
Rizal Park is in the heart of Manila, a historical mark of Patriotism of the Filipino’s. The park has beautiful gardens, facilities and can be used as venue for a particular event. The Park is considered as the favorite place of tourists both local and foreign to stroll around. This park is truly a sanctuary of all people in different walks of life (National Parks Development Brochure).
Background of the Study It has been said that the Philippine tourism industry is in a state of transition, a slow yet remarkable process of changing landscape. For one, since the park host to Jose Rizal’s execution and through the years, been able to evolve from one historic venue of martyrdom to a national park.
Rizal Park is one of the largest parks in Southeast Asia, it has an area of 58 hectares which runs from Taft Avenue up to
The Problem and Its Setting
Introduction
Rizal Park as everybody seen it today is the product of years of painstaking work by thousands of unknown citizens who gave of their time and their labors to create something of beauty where there was nothing but yawning wilderness in the very heart of the premier city. Its continued cleanliness and order is a tribute to the people who use it more than to those who tend to it. Here is a park that is used, loved and nurtured by the people who saw it shape up from nothing (http://rizalpark.nationalparks.ph/main.htm, October 9, 2013). Tourist attractions can be natural or man-made. The history and culture of a place are also very important attractions that enhance the natural and man-made attractions found in the place. The history of a place is felt through visits to old buildings and churches, and other places of historical value. Activities for tourist support the tourist attractions that a destinations offers. These beef up experience of visitors beyond appreciating the attractions. Learning how to do some crafts and more memorable experience for tourists (Libosada and Bosangit, 2007).
Rizal Park is in the heart of Manila, a historical mark of Patriotism of the Filipino’s. The park has beautiful gardens, facilities and can be used as venue for a particular event. The Park is considered as the favorite place of tourists both local and foreign to stroll around. This park is truly a sanctuary of all people in different walks of life (National Parks Development Brochure).
Background of the Study It has been said that the Philippine tourism industry is in a state of transition, a slow yet remarkable process of changing landscape. For one, since the park host to Jose Rizal’s execution and through the years, been able to evolve from one historic venue of martyrdom to a national park.
Rizal Park is one of the largest parks in Southeast Asia, it has an area of 58 hectares which runs from Taft Avenue up to