Resiliency and Sustainability of Tourism Industry in Boracay Island

Abstract

This descriptive-correlational study analyzed the resiliency and sustainability of the tourism enterprises in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines in 2022-2023 based on the responses of 400 respondents consisting of owners, presidents, managers, chairpersons, and employees of DOT accredited establishments in Boracay Island. Results show that the tourism enterprises in Boracay Island have an average level of organizational resilience. They reported to have set of appropriate responses to all emergencies but feel that their behavioral readiness to respond to internal and external environment is low. Their overall extent of resiliency is average and their enterprise sustainability is high. Their extent of resiliency was found to be significantly related to their extent of sustainability. Based on the findings and conclusion, the researcher encourages the tourism enterprises in Boracay Island to implement comprehensive resilience strategies that encompass both planned and adaptive measures while fostering community collaboration for agility and adaptability to respond effectively to unforeseen challenges.