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Thursday, August 20, 2009

Tourists and Local Citizens of Hongkong by Age

A market research was conducted in 2006 on the frequency and percentage distribution of the tourists and local citizens of Hong Kong by Age (Table 2). The study showed that out of the 456 tourists, most of them were aged 35-44 years old, or roughly 135 or 29.6%. This was followed by those who were 25-34 years of age, or about 123 or 27.0%. Then, the third category was those of 45-54 years old, or about 117 or 25.7. The least among the age groups were those aged 14 or below, consisting only 3 or 0.7% of the population. This could be understood within the premise that early teens aged 14 or below were too young to travel.

On the other hand, the survey also showed that majority of the frequency distribution was basically on 25 to 54 age range. Coincidentally, Wight in 1999b, Holland et al in 1998, and Meric and Hunt in 1998 supposed that ecotourists were characteristically within this age group. Although, this may also mean that the selected respondents of the study were matured enough to answer the survey questions. Obviously, they belong to the Adult group. However, notably, the figures indicated very minimal tourists and local citizens of Hong Kong belong to 14 or below age bracket. Apparently, the Hong Kong community catered to the matured tourists and local citizens.

Table 2: Frequency, and percentage distribution of the

Tourists and local citizens of Hong Kong by Age

Considering this selective nature of tourism spots, organizers must reckon with the benefits that this particular national activity may gain. Whelan in 1991, Boo in 1992, Buckley in 2004b, Kiss in 2004, Krugger in 2005, Tisdell and Wilson in 2005 supposed that ecotourism is an appropriate means for sustainable development, in addition to the commercial benefits, community development that may be in place and the environmental conservation techniques that may be evolved. Besides, Alcock et al in 1994 indicated that ecotourism is educational as the activity endows participants the reward of appreciating nature at its natural setting. Meanwhile, Lindberg in 1991 and Clifton and Benson in 2006 believed in similar concepts as the other advocates did, that ecotourism enhances conservation of natural resources, brings about environmental education to the visitors, and benefits the host communities financially.

Tourists and Local Citizens of Hongkong

Tourists and Local Citizens of Hong Kong by Gender

A census survey was conducted in 2006 in Hong Kong. The study covered four hundred fifty six (456) tourists and citizens as respondents (Table 1) only. Out of this number, two hundred forty four (244) or fifty three point five percent (53.5%) were female. Clearly, majority of the study population were female. There were only two hundred twelve (212) or forty six point five percent (46.5%) were male. This means that the female visitors basically dominate the Hong Kong visitors’ population. This is suggestive of the idea that the government must have been supportive of female activities than their male counterparts.

Table 1: Frequency and percentage distribution of the tourists and

Local citizens of Hong Kong by gender

Gender	Frequency	Percent
Male	212	46.5
Female	244	53.5
Total	456	100.0

On the other hand, the tourism Commission of Hong Kong in 2008 reported that the number of visitors tripled in 2007 to about twenty eight million (28M) tourists. There was however no classification given as to the gender of the visitors. But, out of 28 million tourists, 15 million were from Mainland China. This influx was apparently linked to a government program in Mainland China where individuals were allowed to go on tour to the currently annexed island of Hong Kong regardless of gender.

As the empirical study showed that majority of the visitors were female, despite the influx of tourists in the recent past periods, government and the private sector should joined hands in an effort to draw more male visitors.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Heto na! Heto na!

This song was the most memorable song done by my best friend Ruel C. Rodil. He inspires me, especially to be a good guy and God fearing. He is a very kind and a model professor. He is now teaching in Arellano University Manila. He is my previous co teacher in Roosevelt College Rodriguez. He always leads me to the top of the horizon specifically in the field of education. I am humbly presents this Lyrics to thank him with his good heart and of course with lots of good deed he offered with me when I was so down in emptiness. Bro!!! You’re the man. Thanks for everything. I really miss your company. (Wait for the Youtube guys it’s in the making)

Heto na! Heto na!

Composed by: Dr. Ruel C. Rodel

Tuwing lumalapit.

Puso'y nagnginginig

Heto na! Heto na!

Puso ba’y dama na.

Malapit na. Malapit na.

Sinta...

Baby…

Ang sarap pala kapag kapiling ka.

Puso koy dama na.

Kapag sinabi mong akoy first love mo pa