INVESTMENT-READINESS SURVEY - Department of Tourism



INVESTMENT-READINESS SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

(for local government executives)

Name of Respondent: ______________________________________________ Position/Designation: _________________________________

Organization/Office Represented: _____________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________

Tel. No.: _________________ Fax No.: ________________ E-mail address: ____________________ Web site: ______________________

Directions: Please check the box which best represents your view about the statements on the leftmost column. If statement is not applicable, write NA.

|ISSUES AND CONCERNS |YES |NO IDEA |NO |REMARKS |

|1. ACCESSIBILITY | | | | |

|There are adequate quality intermodal transportation infrastructure, facilities and services. | | | | |

|The province/area is 1.5 hours by land from a major gateway. | | | | |

|The prime attraction of this province/area is about an hour from the gateway. | | | | |

|2. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES | | | | |

|A variety of attractions exist in the area. | | | | |

|The opportunities for tourism investment are clearly presented in the development plans. | | | | |

|There is a ready list of tourism investment opportunities (government and private). | | | | |

|3. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES | | | | |

|There are a number of traditional foreign markets visiting the destination. | | | | |

|There are other foreign markets identified as potential markets. | | | | |

|The destination boasts of a strong domestic market base. | | | | |

|4. LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT | | | | |

|Local fiscal incentives are available for tourism projects. | | | | |

|The local government is involved in local tourism planning. | | | | |

|The LGU has been involved in national and regional tourism planning. | | | | |

|The LGU embarks on marketing activities such as production of local brochures, conduct of sales blitzes and | | | | |

|participation in travel fairs. | | | | |

|5. FUNDING ISSUES | | | | |

|There are adequate private financial institutions extending assistance to tourism projects. | | | | |

|The LGU has earmarked funds for tourism-related infrastructure projects. | | | | |

|The LGU has worked on securing funds from other sources. | | | | |

|6. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE OF THE AREA | | | | |

|The general economy support tourism development. | | | | |

|Tourism is seen as an important sector in the economy. | | | | |

|Tourism employs a significant percentage of the labor force. | | | | |

|The existing tourism manpower adequately meets the present needs. | | | | |

|Training potential tourism labor force is not a problem. | | | | |

|7. PRIVATE SECTOR ORGANIZATION/PARTICIPATION | | | | |

|The tourism private sector is well-organized. | | | | |

|The private sector is the prime investor in tourism in the area. | | | | |

|The private sector actively participates in tourism-related activities of government. | | | | |

|8. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | | | | |

|There exists a number of community-based tourism projects. | | | | |

|The community has a high tourism awareness level. | | | | |

|The community members actively participate in tourism activities. | | | | |

|9. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT | | | | |

|Construction materials are readily available in the area. | | | | |

|There are adequate water facilities and services. | | | | |

|There are adequate communications facilities and services. | | | | |

|There are adequate energy facilities and services. | | | | |

|There are adequate solid waste and sewerage systems. | | | | |

|There is absence of legal impediments (agrarian reform, land ownership, conversion procedures) | | | | |

|10. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS | | | | |

|Tourism projects are approved in accordance with environmental laws and guidelines. | | | | |

|There exist non-governmental environmental protection groups. | | | | |

|The LGU has high concern for carrying capacities. | | | | |

|11. PEACE AND ORDER | | | | |

|Local authorities quickly respond to requests for assistance. | | | | |

|The crime (and insurgency) situation is under control. | | | | |

|The community has high respect for law and order authorities. | | | | |

|12. TOURISM ESTABLISHMENTS, SUPPORT SERVICES AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES | | | | |

|There are adequate quality accommodation and food and beverage facilities. | | | | |

|There are adequate tour and transport operators. | | | | |

|There are adequate guiding services. | | | | |

|There are adequate tourist recreational/sports facilities. | | | | |

|There exist local real estate developers. | | | | |

|There exist banks, medical clinics, gas stations and other support services. | | | | |

COMMENTS:

How does the province/municipality promote tourism investments in the area? What special measures need to be done to improve investments?

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Thank you very much for your kind cooperation! Please send to Fax No. 5242103.

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