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082			_aRef 373.07 Un5 2025
245			_aUnmasking tourist scams in Guimaras : _bA basis for an informative brochure / _cby Cassandra Janine E. Chua, Maizie M. Calopez, Diego O. Ignacio, Justine N. Sio, & John Brian A. Lozano.
260			_a[Iloilo City] : _b[Ateneo de Iloilo], _cc2025.
300			_a93 p.
520			_aGuimaras was widely regarded as a peaceful and welcoming tourist destination. However, tourist scams had negatively impacted tourists' trust and overall experience. This qualitative study employed an episodic narrative inquiry approach focused on experiences from participants regarding the tourist scams they experienced to examine prevalent tourist scams and proposed solutions through an informative brochure. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews with seven participants that were made up of 4 female students, 1 female caregiver, 1 male helper, and 1 male electrical maintenance worker, who identified common scam patterns. Findings revealed that transportation scams were the most frequent, with four out of seven tourists reporting overpriced tricycle fares. Activity-related scams were also notable, as two tourists encountered deceptive tour and dive packages where promised services were not delivered or poorly delivered. False accusation scams were the least frequent, reported by only one informant. This study highlighted the need for stricter regulations and improved awareness initiatives. To address these issues, this research proposed enhanced tourist information dissemination, targeted policy recommendations, and the development of an informative brochure to ensure a safer and more transparent tourism experience in Guimaras.
526			_a300-399
650			_aTourists.
650			_aTourism--Guimaras.
650			_aTourism--Corrupt practices--Transportation--Guimaras.
700			_aChua, Cassandra Janine E.
700			_aCalopez Maizie M. ,
700			_aIgnacio, Diego O.
700			_aSio, Justine N.
700			_aLozano, John Brian A.
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