EFFECTS OF HERITAGE TOURISM TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF TAAL, BATANGAS, PHILIPPINES

Tourism has grown into one of the world’s major industries and has thus also become increasingly important. The study aimed to assess the effects of heritage tourism to the municipality of Taal, Batangas. It proposed a plan of action to improve the tourism industry in the municipality for the residents to maximize the benefits of tourism. The study employed the descriptive method of research. Respondents of the study were chosen from the community residents using 7% margin of error. The respondents believed that tourism has social, economic, environmental, cultural, heritage and arts effects in the Municipality of Taal. The national and local government may continue giving assistance by way of financial support in the development of tourism infrastructure. The local government and community may strictly implement the ordinance on proper waste segregation