Agri-tourism as Strategic Intervention for Tourism Education Platform: Lessons learned from Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Philippines

Authors : Eva Jean VIERNES, Marlowe U AQUINO

Pages : 161-177

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Publication Date : 2020-12-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study identified and analyzed agri-tourism as a strategic intervention for tourism education platform using related programs, projects, activities, achievements, and initiatives of the Central Luzon State University insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CLSU);, Philippines. The agri-tourism landscape of CLSU as input resources to SUC-tourism education was determined and described through government and industry standards and education policies. Also, a design of an innovative tourism education platform in relation to community education development was created considering factors like faculty complementation, community empowerment, course development programs, and linkages and industry networks. The potentials and status of CLSU Income Generating Projects insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(IGPs);, as agri-tourism education platform, were done based on qualitative data and narratives, analysis, and interpretations complemented by contextual, historical analysis, and key informant interviews related to the establishment of CLSU’s agri-tourism and programs. Agri-tourism-related programs in the university stand for a holistic system corresponding to a community-based tourism development and trends, which allows for a strong and effective tourism education.
Keywords : tourism education, agri tourism, community development, State Universities and Colleges SUCs,

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