Host-guest interaction management strategies of local community

Abstract

The Main purpose of the study was to determine the Host- Guest interaction management strategies of a local community. This also aims to know the management strategies of the local community in terms of community involvement, visitor management, responsible marketing and safety, and security. The study made us quantitative research. Relevant data was acquired through the use of modified survey questionnaire. The respondents of the study are the tourist coming to Davao City from other Region or Country respectively. There are 50 respondents and majority of them are female who are between 26 to 30 years old. Among the four (4) indicators, the highest result was safety and security with the mean of 4.05. This explained that the respondents were able to feel ensured in the area because securities are visible, experienced quality performance of employees in terms of asking for assistance in case of emergency and able to know and are reminded about the safety pre-cautions when it comes to dangerous act and hazardous incidents. However, there is no significant difference in the level of host-guest interaction management strategies of a local community. Similarly, there is no significant difference when analyzed according to age, sex, and civil status. The researchers conclude that most of the time, tourists experience management strategies of the local community.

Keywords: host, management, strategies, community, safety, tourist, interaction