The document provides an overview of the tourism planning process in Antique Province, Philippines. It begins with an introduction and directions to get to Antique Province. It then provides an inventory of the province's main tourism resources which include mineral deposits, landscapes, and scenic attractions. It describes the province's unique flora and fauna as well as its historical and cultural features.

1. Tourism Planning Process<br />In Antique<br />Sub By: Aala, Dexter<br />Alob, Mauie Mc Vonne Edward<br />Cuerdo Jr, Romeo<br />Sabacan, Jerson<br />Sub To: Prof. Czarina Lozano<br />Section: BHR 301 Subject: HOSPitality CORE 5<br />CHAPTER – 1 Background analysi Phase<br />Basic directions to antique

2. Inventory of listings of areas tourism

3. Description existing of existing tourist

4. ReviewStep-1 Directions to antique<br />Antique is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is San Jose and is located at the western portion of Panay Island, bordering Aklan, Capiz, and Iloilo to the east. Antique faces the Sulu Sea to the west. <br />Antique is accessible from north by RORO (Roll-On-Roll-Off) from Manila via Caticlan. From Kalibo, Aklan buses ply the route to Pandan and San Jose de Buenavista, the capital town and the main tourism service center in the province. Buses and vans to and from Iloilo take two main roads –the mountain and the coastal road networks. There are two major seaports in the province: the Lipata seaport in Culasi and San Jose seaport in the capital town. Presently, the Lipata port is being developed for RORO services. <br />Step-2 Invetory listing of areas tourism<br />Resources Components

5. Antique has rich mineral deposits. Its mountains yield coal, silica, copper, marble, and clay. Semi-precious stones such as turquoise, amethyst, opal, jade, agate and jasper are scattered along the Sibalom and Tipuloan Rivers. The municipalities of Libertad and Pandan have reserves of 4.131 billion metric tons of good quality marble. Coal is mined in the island-barangay of Semirara operated and managed by the Semirara Coal Corporation.

6. Landscape

7. NOGAS ISLAND, a 24-hectare government naval reservation island 3 miles from the shoreline of Anini-y town proper; 20 minutes by sailboat or motorboat; ideal for shell hunting, snorkeling and scuba diving.

8. SIRA-AN HOT SPRING, a government-owned hot sulphur spring atop solid rock; warm water flowing from crevices and collects in tiled basins into a junior size, swimming pool; is along the highway 1 1/2 kilometers from Anini-y town proper and overlooks Nogas Island.

9. CRESTA DE GALLO, Anini-y; called Punta Nasog by natives; denuded mountain of solid rock shaped like a rooster's crown believed rich in mineral deposit.

10. TAGUIMTIM - 2 kms. south of Tobias Fornier. Best for picnics and swimming.

11. CAMP AUTAJAY, 5 kms. from San Jose; also called Pina beach; 10-hectare lot ideal for camping, live-in seminars or conferences.

12. PULA WATERFALLS - red-tinted water cascades. 2 kms. away from poblacion of San Remegio.

13. BATO CUEVA, San Remegio, where one can see San Jose and Sibalom towns; on clear weather, mount Madia-as in Culasi can also be seen.

14. DANAO LAKE, located in the high mountains of San Remegio; ideal for hunting.

15. BATABAT CORAL REEF, Barbaza; 1 km. offshore, a 20-minute ride by pumpboat; varied colored corals can be seen through clear waters.

16. CADIAO RESORT - 11 kms. from poblacion Barbaza to Bgy. Capuyawan, then 5 kms. on foot; has a Baguio-like temperature.

17. MACALBAG WATERFALLS - a waterfall 50 ft. high, 8 kms. from poblacion Barbaza; several caves, some still unexplored.

18. HATAY-HATAY BEACH RESORT, Barbaza, 5 kms. from the poblacion; abundant spring water.

19. MANGLAMON BEACH & CAVE OF TIGUIS - 5 kms. from poblacion Tibiao; with sparkling sand and nearby cave.

20. MARARISON ISLAND, 4 kms. off the coast of Culasi; 15 minutes by pumpboat; long stretch of white sand beach; ideal for beachcombing and spear fishing; presence of "pitcher plant" noted.

21. MT. MADIA-AS, Culasi; 2,117 m.above sea level; beautiful mountain scenery, different species of flora and fauna, rare orchids, wild deer and boar, a lagoon and rain forest.

22. BATBATAN ISLAND - 8 kms. from Mararison Island; a mound of soft greenery, an attraction to scuba divers; has natural coves, anchorages and white sand beaches.

23. BUGTONG BATO WATERFALLS; Tibiao; 6 kms. to Sitio Moleta accessible by motor vehicle up to Bgy. Tuno and a short hike along murmuring streams and hidden rice terraces. Ideal for excursions/picnics with excellent opportunities for bathing, swimming and picture taking. First three waterfalls with height up to 150 ft. are accessible.

24. TIBIAO RIVER, Tibiao; 4 kms. from the poblacion considered ideal for white water kayaking by the Boracay based Tribal Adventure Group.

25. KIPOT FALLS - 7-basin falls, Culasi; 3 kms. northeast of town proper.