A Descriptive Study of Food Tourism in the Philippines

FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements in TRMT: Tourism Research Methods and Techniques A descriptive study of Food Tourism in the Philippines Acknowledgement We have taken efforts in this project. However, this research would not have been possible without the guidance and the help of several individuals who in one way or another contributed and extended their valuable assistance in the preparation and completion of this research project. First and foremost, my utmost gratitude to Mrs. Eliza Daval-Santos, my professor in this Tourism Research Methods and Techniques subject, for the guidance and lessons she taught us about all of the research principles and†¦show more content†¦The proposed study serves the students as their reference or guide in acquiring knowledge in what the country has to offer in the field of culinary particularly in food tourism. The study aims to prepare the students for their internships in the food business like Hotels, Resorts, as well as in the aviation industry where most of the end-users of their products are tourists. This study will help the businessmen, especially owners of food establishments, to know What the tourist wants when it comes to food and to take full advantage of it. This also aims to elevate the quality of food in terms of preservation, crafts and taste to be internationally competitive and economically beneficial. The proposed study will benefit and help the future researchers as their guide. The study can also contribute in developing the quality of food tourism in the Philippines. Another significance of this study is for the public to be aware of food contamination and poisoning through imported food. Limitations of the Study: The study is subject to following limitations: 1. The study is limited to restaurants / food establishments which originated only inthe Philippines. 2. 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