Tourist Satisfaction in Jed'S Island Resort in Calumpit, Bulacan
Tourist Satisfaction in Jed'S Island Resort in Calumpit, Bulacan
Tourist Satisfaction in Jed'S Island Resort in Calumpit, Bulacan
Rosenda C. Brotherton
Nichaela M. Macasling
Mikylla A. Tumulak
CHAPTER 1
Brief Introduction
Trend: Philippines is widely known for its beautiful scenery. Additionally, the Philippines is
Terraces. Aside from all of this, the nation's tourist tagline, "It's More Fun in The Philippines"
is accurate for most tourist. There are always things to do in the said country, making it more
enjoyable. Besides most Filipinos have a reputation for welcoming visitors of all races with wide
open arms. Every time someone walks in, we should all try to put our best foot forward. This is
evident not only in providing excellent service to tourists, but also in our relatives, friends, and
Tourism plays an important role in the Philippine economy. It is essential to the growth of many
economies worldwide. It also has numerous advantages on host destinations, including the
infrastructure, and fosters a sense of cultural exchange between foreigners and citizens.
Issue: Other than natural resources in the Philippines, man-made attractions are also present
including amusement parks, museums, and resorts. Resort is a place where people frequently go
for relaxation or pleasure. Bulacan is known for its historical places, small and medium-sized
industries and excellent craftsmanship in the production of jewelries, leather, crafts, pyrotechnics,
and garments. Aside from these, Bulacan is also known for its famous resorts like La Florentina
in Bustos, Klir Waterpark in Guiguinto and Amana Waterpark in Pandi, Bulacan. In addition to
that, Jed's Island Resort in Calumpit is also one of the famous resorts in Bulacan. According to
bulacanresortsandhotels.com, Jed's Island Resort was found in 1995 and continued to be on one of
the best talked resorts in the province, due to its 10-hectare wide space packed with recreational
activities, man-made fishing lagoon, wave pools, billiard area, and horseback riding.
accommodation, destinations, and stores were closed due to pandemic. All of us are affected
towards the drastic change because of the unexpected situation. But now that everything's slowly
going back to its normal state, these businesses even tourism industry started opening and
wanted to get back what they've lost. Thinking of new strategies to attract both new and old
customers or clients again. But as time goes by, tourist's expectations towards the quality of
service, accommodation, destinations and its amenities are increasing because customers are
looking for the effective and efficient customer service. The level of customer's satisfaction is
the main concern for every resort and hotel in order to help the customers loyal to the resort and
eventually make them a permanent visitor. It is believed that higher level of customer
with regard to cost, amenities, services, and lodging. According to Lyudmila et al. (2021)
customer feedback is a crucial information source for the hospitality industry and a potent tool
that can aid in the analysis and understanding of customer satisfaction, its contributing factors,
and the improvement of service quality. A resort's flaws can be improved by taking note of
customer feedback, which will also increase customer satisfaction. On the other hand, this study
will not only give customers important information, but also develop the researchers' expertise
in resort management.
Contribution: Now that everything is slowly going back to its normal state, customer’s
expectations have changed. As time goes by, tourist’s expectations towards the quality of service,
accommodation, destinations and its amenities are increasing because customers are looking for
the effective and efficient customer service. According to Wikipedia (2019), 5.7 million Filipinos
have been employed in the tourism sector and its foreign arrivals peaked at 8.2 million. This study
will give a great contribution to the resorts in Bulacan. The findings of this study will produce
more knowledge about new marketing strategies that is suitable to our current situation. And these
learnings might meet the tourist's expectations that could satisfy them.
Statement of the Problem
This study wants to know the tourists’ level of satisfaction in Jed’s Island Resort in Calumpit,
1.1. Accommodation
1.2. Ambience
1.3. Pool
1.5. Service
3. How does the factors of level of satisfaction affect the tourist’s decision to visit Jed’s Island
again?
4. How likely or unlikely would a customer recommend Jed’s Island to a friend or colleague?
Significance of the Study
The result of this study may be helpful to society because Jed’s island is well-known resort in
Calumpit, Bulacan. Additionally, the aim of this study is to learn how satisfied guests and clients
To the Researchers. Students studying tourism will gain a lot from this research study because
it will allow them to use their newly learned information or knowledge in their current studies
To the Tourist. The findings of the research will also benefit tourist. We all know that resorts
give tourist comfort, especially when they find what they are looking for in a resort in terms of
amenities, service, accommodations and many more. The amount they spend will not be wasted
because they can say that the resort is worth visiting for, and really a perfect place to relax in.
To the Employees. This study can help the entire team and other resort employees develop a
creative and successful plan that will help entice guests to visit and stay around. Additionally, it
can help and inspire them to come up with innovative strategies for improving their facilities,
To the Local Government. This research will benefit not only to the resort but also the Local
Government of Calumpit, Bulacan. This encourages them to think of services and activities that
will entice visitors to explore their local tourism offerings. Furthermore, an increase of tourist
demand in their area can provide an employment opportunity for the locals.
To the Tourism Industry. Tourists are said to be the center of the industry, through this
research they can understand visitors' preferences and ensure to serve better quality services.
This will help the tourism sector to discover and learn more about ways to boost economic profit.
To the Future Researchers. They will greatly benefit from this research due to the information
and knowledge it provides. It can also serve as a guide or foundation for them on how to conduct
research and what should be the research flow. This can also serve as their reference in case they
Scope:
This study aims to know the tourists’ satisfaction in Jed’s island resort in terms of price, features,
service, amenities, and recreational activities in Jed's Island Resort in Calumpit, Bulacan. To
ensure everyone’s safety, the study will be conducted using questionnaires distributed via
Google Forms or other social media platforms to participants aged Fifteen and above. The
information will be gathered from Thirty Bulacan residents who have already visited Jed's Island
Resort.
Limitation:
Anyone who has never visited Jed's Island resort is excluded from the scope of this study. The
study will be conducted using a customer satisfaction survey by researchers. Other issues that are
not considered to be related to tourist satisfaction about convenience will be omitted from this
research.
Definition of Terms
character and atmosphere of a place. Operationally, it refers to the atmosphere and the mood of
amenity, according to the idea of the term. Operationally, it served as a reminder of the features
offered by Jed’s Island Resort, including free parking, cabins and swimming pools.
determines how happy customers are with a company’s products, services, and capabilities.
Operationally, it is used to find out how their experience was, if it met their expectations, so that
they are satisfied in terms of the accommodations, facilities, customer service, price, etc.
Jed’s Island Resort- conceptually, Jed’s Island Resort is a well-known resort in Bulacan. As
they claimed, they were “the largest resort in Bulacan”. Operationally, this is the focus of the
Price- Conceptually, defined as a sum of money used to purchase a good or service of a certain
quality, weight or other metric. Operationally, it refers to the cost of the resort’s cottages,
are immediately noticeable to others about someone or something. Operationally, the term
physical appearance is used to describe how clean the facilities are, how the interior is decorated,
and how life-size superheroes and cartoon characters are displayed at Jed’s Island Resort.
service delivery against customers’ expectations. These service quality definition confirms that
customers have certain expectations and standards of how the company should deliver services
to fulfill their needs. Operationally, it refers to how Jed's Island provided their full service to
their customers and how they delivered it to meet the customers' expectations.
Tourist - Conceptually, according to Law Insider, this means a person who travels from a place
of residence to a different town, city, county, state, or country, for purposes of business, pleasure,
recreation, education, arts, heritage, or culture. Operationally, they are the ones who are giving
Foreign Literature
Aside from the lake itself, one of the area's main draws is Lake Louise Ski Resort, one of the first
(and greatest) in North America. The Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks' Banff National Park, which
is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers 4,200 acres of ski terrain, and Lake Louise was named
the greatest ski resort in Canada by the World Ski Awards in November 2018. Anyone who has
visited there will probably agree that it is among the most picturesque locations on earth. And
because it is protected by its status as a park and is under the care of a single family, it continues
Sangpikul (2021) stated that the main service areas of resorts and SERVQUAL dimensions due to
the lack of attention given to the evaluation of e-complaints and service quality in resort
accommodations. The e-complaints were divided into five categories through content analysis:
guest rooms, front desk, food and beverage, resort facilities, and wellness services. For instance,
in each service area, complaints regarding assurance in guest rooms outnumbered those concerning
empathy at the front desk and food and beverage services, respectively. The analysis also showed
that the five SERVQUAL dimensions and the e-complaints were both related. The research has
destination on the Spanish Mediterranean coast. To determine (1) the amount of water and energy
consumed, (2) the amount of energy used for water usage, and (3) the trade-offs between water
and energy, a survey was given to a sample of three- and four-star hotels. Selected interviews with
hotel managers and workers were used in addition to the quantitative data. Despite the existence
of solar panels in hotels, a significant association between water use and non-renewable energy
usage was discovered. Spa facilities and lawn areas were positively connected with energy
consumption per guest night, but hotels with big restaurants (>250 seats) had higher water and
energy usage. Depending on the hotel category, more energy was utilized to heat the water.
According to Serapin (2019), management strategies, discovered that Mini Clubs, despite
primarily employing an exploitative strategy, need to alter their services to improve children's
experiences as well as to add to the competitive edge of the resorts. According to the report, leisure
organizations should adopt a two-step plan, consisting of an increasing complexity strategy and an
increased divergence strategy, which would result in a strategic change toward ambidextrous
management and marketing techniques. Key global trends that have an impact on the leisure and
hospitality business are brought up and examined in relation to management efforts. The research
fills a need in the literature by examining resort Mini Club administration for the first time and
aims to acknowledge the growing importance that these clubs are playing in tourism.
For the purpose of measuring sustainability as it applies to tourism businesses, the balance between
profitability and corporate social responsibility has been introduced (Goffi et al., 2018). In terms
of sustainability indicators for the lodging sector, Gössling (2015) concentrated on water
management, particularly direct and indirect water consumption management, which can result in
According to Hard (2019), employees should be the one that is responsible when it comes to
environmental sustainability and a much higher experience years of service could indicate that the
the result whereas the respondents that has the highest year of service could be more aware of the
According to Shamser and Colleagues (2018), when it comes to the relationship between the
gender and the sustainability gender can be or cannot be a factor depending on the subject, since
the subject of the research are the employees gender should not be a factor because employees in
According to Karl and colleagues (2019), it is very important for a management of a hotel and
resort to engage the employees to such environmental programs such as tree planting because it
creates an awareness to the employees that taking care of the environment is an important task in
which it is also important because it shows that the management are committed in saving the planet
from different environmental issues such as climate change. Therefore, employees of such
companies should employ such program in order to show an image of a environmental responsible
company.
According to Luc (2018) the employee in practicing sustainability is an important factor when it
comes to the hotel and resorts because the employee are the one that should exhibit the
sustainability practice in which it is very important in order to show the image that the resort and
hotel they work for practice some environmental responsibility therefore it is very important for
the management of the resort that the employees practice sustainability in the work.
According to Shamser and Shyju (2018) the trend of applying sustainability in resort and hotels
are very important because applying sustainability in the long run would cut the operating cost and
maintenance in running the hotel and resort, therefore it is important for a hotel and resort to have
a key card plug installed because these would cut the cost for energy consumption however
applying these technology would indicate an extra cost for the management of the hotel and the
resort, but in the long run the benefit will outweigh the cost.
Foreign Study
Tourism is a commercial sector that contributes significantly to the economies of many developing
the tourism industry. This is being tracked as part of the government's efforts to expand and
diversify tourism products in order to attract more local and international tourists. The greater the
variety of tourist attractions available in an area, the more opportunities for increased visits, not
only for tourist objects but also for the region as a whole. The result of the study shows that,
attractiveness, location, and facilities all played a real role in forming the variable of revisit
attraction's attractiveness variable, location, and facilities will have an increasing impact on
According to Vojtko et al. (2018), one of the most common goals of sustainable tourism
destinations is to achieve a high level of tourist satisfaction. The general assumption is that high
tourist satisfaction results in greater tourist loyalty to destinations. The findings show significant
differences in destination characteristics across countries and could be used to identify the
strengths and weaknesses of EU countries as tourism destinations. The robust data set enables
According to Williady et al. (2022), Bali is well-known as one of the most popular and long-
established mass tourism destinations in the region. However, as a result of COVID-19, the number
of local and foreign tourists in Indonesia has decreased dramatically. As a result, the linear
regression analysis's absolute value result indicated that intangible service has a negative impact
on customer satisfaction. According to the factor analysis, the two aspects of intangible service,
"hospitality" and "staff," are the most important aspects of resorts and should be improved in order
Indriyanti & Irene (2020) examined and analyzed the impact of the physical appearance of the
waterpark on customer loyalty in Indonesia through satisfaction and service quality. According to
their study, the waterpark image, delight, and service quality have a significant and positive
influence on customer loyalty. The result revealed that the R-square of delight is weak, with a
value of 0. 228, implying that the influence of the waterpark's image on delight is 22. 8 percent.
The R-square variable of service quality is also weak, with a value of 0. 353, indicating that the
influence of the waterpark image on service quality accounts for 35. 3 percent of the total. The
influence of variable waterpark image, delight, and service quality is 53. 5 percent, indicating that
variable customer loyalty (0. 535) has a moderate contribution. The Q-square variable for delight
is 0. 222, service quality is 0. 351, and the Qsquare variable for customer loyalty is 0. 537.
Chan et al. (2021) stated that in integrated resorts, esthetic and entertainment experiences played
a crucial role in creating total customer experiences, with the greatest effects on customers'
emotions, satisfaction, and behavioral intention. This study contributes to the understanding of the
relationship between servicescape and customer experiences in the context of integrated resorts.
Based on the findings, resort operators were given insights and practical recommendations on how
The nature of the tourism industry, such as B. resorts, allows companies to operate in remote areas.
Economically, tourism provides employment and wages that help reduce unemployment and
increase the circulation of money through the community. Tourism investing specifically in a
resort means money for capital investment and local tax revenue. Tourists, for example, take with
them their own particular tastes and standard of living, which the investor must cater to if expecting
repeat business. In developing countries, the need to meet these specific needs often leads to
investors are looking for incentives in local projects, such as B. Team building facilities designed
for incoming visitors. Once erected, the facilities become indispensable as economic assets.
According to Asi (2019), the hotel industry strived to continuously control operating costs through
sustainable practices such as limiting water and energy consumption, motivating consumers to
choose accommodations that respect the environment and reduce its negative impact.Despite years
of conservation efforts, hotels still consume significant amounts of energy and resources, but this
also paves the way for the community to recognize their role and need to be empowered. The right
policies should be implemented, the community should be aware and involved, and environmental
obvious that the guest is satisfied when they are accommodated by hotel employees who are
influential and have good customer service. This is developed by the participating hotels. corporate
social responsibility.
Phillips (2017) noted that the housekeeping department is one of the departments in the hotel
organization whose main task is to keep the hotel area clean and tidy. The success and credibility
of the hospitality industry mainly depends on its quality standards and competent professionals
who have fulfilled the above tasks. One of the motivating factors for superior service is the
dedication, passion and commitment of the housekeeping staff. The team manages to build and
maintain the right image and reputation of the hotel by providing excellent and quality service
The management of resorts not only exerts too much effort in supervising their business, thinks of
introducing the new attraction and making their amenities and facilities even better.
Holidaymakers travel on weekdays and even more so on weekends for many reasons, e.g. B. for
rest, leisure, distraction from the monotony of life and really to enjoy the cool rays of the sun in
summer. Some people go to resorts especially during the holidays and prefer to go to places where
they are assured of tight security throughout their stay. Resorts are not only a way to relax and
unwind after hard work, but also the best venues for seminars, memorials, debut and wedding
receptions and other special events and occasions. (Mina et al., 2019)
Their tasks are easier now that we live in a technology age, and tension is reduced. The Sta. Lucia
Land Inc. follows to the company's objective of "Building Better Lives," and as such, we continue
to bring new development concepts that will cater to clients looking for a calming and soul-
soothing haven to retreat to an everyday home or a weekend getaway that may offer tranquility to
a tired mind and body. It is also said as a perfect alternative to a retirement place for old people to
enjoy and to relax. Unit owners can relax, revitalize, commune with nature, and bond with their
loved ones by spending a day or two, even once a month, in the quiet tranquility of their second
home. In the process, they build valuable experiences that money cannot purchase. (Aguila, 2017)
We need to make sure the business is running smoothly and ensure the health of the guests. One
of these is giving out discounts to encourage people. Other things included in the package are free
wifi and free breakfast while staying at the hotel.To encourage tourists to visit Boracay, a company
of 20 leading hotels and resorts on the island have launched the "Boracay Better Than Ever"
marketing campaign.Bohol also offered the "Balik sa Bohol" (Return to Bohol) promotion, which
Valdez (2022) said that Amorita Resort is a year-round location where guests may have a one-of-
a-kind luxurious experience, for families, friends, and lone travelers. Amorita Resort has gained a
reputation as one of the greatest resorts in Bohol, specifically in the Philippines, with 15 years of
experience in offering unmatched service to happy customers. In addition, guests can make the
yoga sessions, bicycle rentals , archery, and kayak and paddle board rentals. The Sea Tree Spa,
two infinity pools, a gym, a boutique shop, and highly recognized restaurants are all located within
the Amorita.
Valdez (2017) said that Spas, hotels, and resorts in the Philippines are starting to opening now
that the pandemic is under control. Because of the Pandemic, some people are hesitant to go out.
accommodation. They also provide packages that are more appealing and give huge discounts to
tourists hoping that these strategies will help their companies' earnings return.
A resort should have Spa, event and board rooms, and a variety of culinary options. The bedroom
portion of the Sheraton Honeymoon Suite provides a 180-degree view of the ocean perfect for
couples and newlyweds . Its swimming pool overlooks Mactan Island's famous white sand beach,
natural landscapes, and crystal blue oceans. One of their outlets is a community-inspired coffee
bar, where visitors may connect with one another or be alone. It serves a wide variety of pastries
and drinks. Meanwhile, they also offer different kinds of eye-catching foreign cuisine. (Inquirer
Visayas, 2022)
Local Study
According to a study done by Agatep and Villalobos (2021) at a few Zambales businesses, client
happiness is influenced by employee behavior. The study's findings indicate that general employee
characteristic, customer-facing behavior, and work-related attitudes can all affect guests' pleasure
at a resort.
According to a survey of resorts in the Cagayan Valley Region, visitors are least satisfied with
consistency and accuracy and are most delighted with accessibility. The factors that have the most
effects on customer satisfaction are expectations, customer service, and interpersonal relationships,
whereas convenience and cost have the smallest effects. Cultural and social elements have the
most significant effects on consumer purchasing behavior. Aspects influencing consumer loyalty,
spending patterns, and tourist satisfaction are moderately positively correlated with one another.
Several studies have proven that tourist satisfaction is a precedent for the perception of how good
the quality of services given to customers is. As cited by Libre et al. (2022), a customer's view of
a business or its goods is the result of all of their interactions with that business or those items.
They feel that this amount influences the image of the consumer. In addition to a large number of
other elements, experts have shown that providing high-quality services has a substantial impact
on levels of customer satisfaction. The management of tourist spots should pay particular attention
to the impressions visitors have of the attractions and activities provided there, due to the impact
such impressions have on tourists' overall satisfaction and the likelihood of returning.
Moreover, Varona and Lacap (2021) cited in their study that infrastructure quality has a significant
elaboration that the quality of a destination's tourist infrastructure may have a substantial effect on
its overall reputation. It was discussed that improvements to the tourism infrastructure have the
potential to raise the satisfaction of tourists. According to the conclusions of the study, a location's
reputation may have a significant impact on the amount of satisfaction its visitors feel.
The swimming pool receives the highest mean score of 3.38 for the amenities and facilities at
Pamana Beach Resort, which is extremely satisfied. Wi-Fi follows with a 3.38 mean score.
However, the majority of visitors are quite happy with the accommodations, comfort rooms,
security measures, restaurants, and cottages. According to the information acquired, Pamana
Beach Resort's product profile for amenities shows that all visitors are extremely delighted with
their stay because of the resort's comfortable setting and ambiance. However, despite the lack of a
built-in event area, the tourists were extremely happy with the resort's full complement of
Chapter 3
Research Methodology
Method of Research
Descriptive research design was used in this study. The method of descriptive analysis then appears
on to explain how systematic sampling allows researchers to acquire a lot of information from the
data they have gathered. This enables researchers to discuss the significant effects that their results
have on the general population. The objective of the study is to investigate consumer satisfaction
with Jed's Island Resort in Calumpit, Bulacan, a typical example of a natural sustainability
destination. discovering details about the interviewer's basic information is the first step in
analyzing the Jed'Island Resort's current market sources. presently according on the interviewer's
expectations for them at the time to their visit, they are observed as they gather information and
make decisions, followed by their time on vacation, before being given the opportunity to express
The target population for this study is tourists who went to Jed’s Island Resort in Calumpit,
Bulacan. Out of the entire population of Bulacan, thirty respondents will be chosen. Researchers
will communicate with potential study participants via private messages sent through social media
platforms. The thirty participants in this study are all individuals (fifteen years of age and above),
and tourists only visit Jed’s Island during the pandemic. Additionally, this study excludes visitors
of Jed’s Island who are not from Bulacan. Ten minutes will be given to the respondents to fill out
the survey.
involves selecting units within your sample according to a person's possession of specific
qualities. In other words, in purposive sampling, units are chosen "on purpose." Purposive
sampling enables researchers to squeeze a lot of information out of the data.that they have
collected. This allows researchers to describe the major impact their findings have on the
population. Purposive sampling will be used by the researchers because the research we are
conducting is only available to guests of the Jed’s Island Resort. And not associated to the Jed’s
Research Instrument
The tool used to gather the required data for the study's analysis was acquired through a
questionnaire created by the researcher. The survey is believed to be reliable for use as a research
The goal of collecting answers from questionnaires is to gather data from a large number of
people in a structured and standardized way. These questionnaires typically include a set of
questions that are designed to measure specific aspects of the resorts, such as customer
By administering questionnaires to a large sample of resort guests, researchers can analyze the
responses and draw statistical conclusions about the overall experience of staying at the resort.
This information can then be used by resort managers to identify areas for improvement and to
Questionnaires allow data to be collected quickly and efficiently, and they can be easily analyzed
using statistical software. They also enable researchers to simply obtain information from the
The response mode to this questionnaire is a numeric scale with the following interpretations.
5 - Strongly Agree
4 - Angree
3 - Neutral
2 - Disagree
1 - Strongly Disagree
The data collected from the respondents were treated with statistical tools for analysis and
interpretation. The results of the statistical treatment on each part were then given verbal
interpretations to understand better the arbitrary values assigned to different levels. Given below
The researchers created questionnaires, which were validated by the subject teacher, and then,
after that, they were distributed by the researchers to thirty respondents that were aged fifteen
and above and those who went to experience the said resort. For everyone's safety, the
researchers decided to conduct these questionnaires via Google Forms and other social media
platforms. The importance of the respondent's participation in the study was explained to them
by the researchers. They also clarified a few things with the respondents so they would fully
understand their role as the study's subject and be able to answer the questions honestly. The
questions were timed, they are given ten minutes to think about the answers to the questions.
For the sake of the respondents privacy and safety, they are not required to fill up all the relevant
information regarding their (name, age, etc.), they can straightly answer the questions. Once
they are done, they can now submit their answers, and they will be automatically saved.
Furthermore, the researchers told the respondents that their answers would remain confidential.
After the researchers reached their quota of thirty people, the collected answers to the