Edieser DL.Dela Santa, PhD

Edieser DL.Dela Santa, PhD

Professor, UP Scientist 1 (2020-2022)

Tourism policy and planning, tourism education, politics of (re)presentation of heritage and culture
eddelasanta1@up.edu.ph

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Year Bibliograpic Information
2022 Legaspi, G. F. A., & Dela Santa, E. D. (2022). Partnerships Towards Sustainability: The Revival of Boracay’s Wetlands. In Asian Tourism Sustainability (pp. 19-38). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
2021 "Briones, S., Baduria, M. & Dela Santa, E. (2021). Island Tourism Development Planning During Uncertain Times: Designing Solar Community-Based Island Tourismn and Livelihood Programs in Geographically Isolated and Underdeveloped Islands in Dinagat and Siargao, Philippines. Paper Presentation. SEAMA 2021 Islands Tourism & Hospitality Management Conference" [Research presentation]
2021 Santa, E. D. & Guerrero R. (2020). Higher Education in Tourism and Hospitality in the Philippines: Stakeholders, Forces, Processes, and Outcomes. In Higher Education Challenges in South-East Asia. Kahl, C. (ed.). USA: IGI Global.
2019 Santa, E. D., & Tiatco, A. (2019). Tourism, heritage and cultural performance: Developing a modality of heritage tourism. Tourism Management Perspectives, 31, 301-309.
2018 Dela Santa, E. (2018). Fiscal incentives for tourism development in the Philippines: A case study from policy networks and advocacy coalition framework. Tourism Planning & Development, 15(6), 615-632.
2018 D Dela Santa, E. (2018). Power and politics in tourism policy and planning in the Philippines. Managing Asian destinations, 23-34.
2018 Reforms in higher education in tourism and hospitality in Western Visayas, Philippines: Analysis of stakeholders, forces, processes. A paper read during the Asia-Pacific Tourism Association Conference at Mactan Shangri-la on July 3-7, 2018 [Research presentation]
2017 Governance structures in the Philippine tourism business sector: An institutional approach. A paper read during the 82nd Tourism Sciences Society of Korea (TOSOK) Ulsan International Conference at Ulsan College and Hyundai Hotel Ulsan on July 5-7, 2017 [Research presentation]
2016 Dela Santa, E. & Saporsantos, J. (2016). Philippine Tourism Act of 2009: Tourism policy formulation analysis from Multiple Streams. Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, 8(1), pp. 53- 70.
2016 The Effect of Service Quality of Philippines Airports on Destination Image and Recommendation Intention – Views of Korean Travel Agency Employees. A paper read during the Philippine Research Conference on Tourism and Hospitality on October 26-28, 2017 at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel. Co- authored with Jung Kyu Lee and Wan Goo Lee [Research presentation]
2016 The governance of selected tourism post 3.11 disaster revitalization projects in Tohoku, Japan. A paper read during the 1st International Conference on Tourism’s Role in Sustainable Community Development at Camp Benjamin and Imus Institute, Cavite on 17-19 February 2016. Also presented as a poster presentation entitled Governance of tourism post-disaster revitalization projects in Tohoku, Japan at the International Academic and Cultural Forum, 26-28 April 2017, Palma Hall, UP Diliman [Research presentation]
2015 Dela Santa, E. (2015) The evolution of Philippine tourism policy implementation from 1973 to 2009. Tourism Planning & Development, 12(2) pp. 155-175.
2015 The politics of tourism policy process. Public lecture made during the Tourism Education Research Seminar 2015 Vol. 10 at Wakayama University, Japan, 16 Dec 2015. [Research presentation]
2015 A stakeholder analysis of tourism enterprise zone implementation in the Philippines. A paper read at the Travel and Tourism Research Association Apac conference at Meiji University, Tokyo, 4-6 December 2015 [Research presentation]
2015 The institutional implementation of destination marketing under the Tourism Act of 2009: An assessment of the Tourism Promotions Board. A paper (poster) jointly written with Jasfher Callejo presented during the 21st Asia Pacific Tourism Association Conference. May 14-17, 2015, at Taylor’s University and Dorsett Grand Subang, Subang Jaya, Malaysia. [Research presentation]
2014 Tourism enterprise zone policy implementation: Its organization in the context of the Philippines. A paper read during the International Conference on Sustainable Tourism and Events Planning and Policy held on October 29 to November 1, 2014, at Fontaine Blanche Hotel, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, China [Research presentation]
2014 Advocacy coalitions in the implementation of the Philippine Tourism Act of 2009. A paper read during the Global Tourism & Hospitality Conference and 11th Asia Tourism Forum held on May 18-20, 2014, at Hotel ICON, Hong Kong SAR [Research presentation]
2013 Dela Santa, E. (2013). The politics of implementing Philippine tourism policy: A policy network and advocacy coalitions framework approach. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research 18(8), pp. 913-933.
2013 Aviation, Tourism Education and National Progress. Presentation made during the National Aviation Conference, Philippine State College of Aeronautics, 11 March 2013. [Research presentation]
2012 External events and tourism policy change – a proposed transmission mechanism. A paper published in the proceedings of the 4th International Tourism Studies Association Conference held on August 23-25, 2012 at Bali, Indonesia [Research presentation]
2012 Policy learning and local tourism development: The case of Baclayon in the Philippines. A paper published in the proceedings of the 10th ApacCHRIE Annual Conference held in June 2012 at Diamond Hotel, Manila [Research presentation]
2012 A Multiple Streams approach to the analysis of the Philippine Tourism Policy Act. A paper jointly written with J. Saporsantos and published in the proceedings of the 10th Asia Tourism Forum Biennial Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Asia held in May 2012 at Bandung, West-Java, Indonesia [Research presentation]
2011 The relationship between commercial fishing and marine tourism operations: evidence from Pamilacan Island, Bohol Sea. A paper read during the Philippine Statistical Association Annual Conference Tourism and Statistics, 26-27 September 2011, Iloilo City [Research presentation]
2011 A tourism past revisited: deconstructing a tourism policy doctoral thesis. Presentation during the AIT Faculty Research Colloquium, 8 March 2011, UP-AIT [Research presentation]
2011 Implementing ecotourism best practices: analysis of two Philippine cases. A presentation in Vogayer, 3 March 2011, Central Philippine University, Iloilo City [Research presentation]
2010 Santa, E. D. (2010). Tourism policy implementation in the Philippines, 1973-2009. PhD, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
2010 The promotion of innovation and culture of research in tourism educational institutions. A presentation in the 10th Union of Filipino Tourism Educators Conference, 23-25 September 2010, Dakak Park, Zamboanga del Norte [Research presentation]
2010 Context, policy network structure, and policy outcomes in tourism development. Published in proceedings of the 16th Asia Pacific Tourism Association Conference, 13-16 July 2010, Macau. [Research presentation]
2010 The impacts of implementing ecotourism policy: the case of Pamilacan Island, Bohol. Paper read during the COHREP 18th National Convention, Hyatt Hotel and Casino, Manila, January 2010. [Research presentation]
2009 The economic, social and ecological impacts of dolphin watching: A case study of Pamilacan Island, the Philippines. Published in proceedings of the 7th ApacCHRIE Annual Conference, Singapore, May 2009 [declared best academic paper] [Research presentation]
2008 Incipient environmentalism and social acceptance of tourism in a whaling community: the case of Pamilacan Island, Philippines. Published in proceedings of the NZ Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference, Hanmer Springs, New Zealand, December 2008 [Research presentation]
2008 Democracy and sustainability: ecotourism policy implementation in the Philippines. Published in proceedings of the NZ Political Studies Association Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, August 2008 [Research presentation]
2008 Ecotourism policy implementation in the Philippines: a conceptual framework. Published in proceedings of the 2nd International Colloquium of Tourism and Leisure, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 3-5 May 2008 [Research presentation]
2005 Dela Santa, E. & Agatep, M.V. (2005). Hotel information technology adoption: The case of the Philippines (2005). ASEAN Journal on Hospitality and Tourism, 4(1).
2003 Adoption of information technology by Metro Manila hotels. Published in proceedings of the 9th Asia- Pacific Tourism Association Annual Conference, Sydney, Australia, 2003. [also presented during the TESCU Annual Conference, Traders Hotel, 2003]. Co-authored by Myra Vina Agatep. [Research presentation]
2002 Impact of liberal air transportation policy on tourism: the case of the Philippines. Published in proceedings of the 8th Asia-Pacific Tourism Association Annual Conference, Dalian, People’s Republic of China, 2002. [Research presentation]
2000 Air transportation liberalization and tourism in the Philippines. A master’s thesis submitted to the Graduate School of Policy Studies, Saitama University, Japan [now National Graduate Institute of Policy Studies], October 2000. [Graduate research]

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How to apply in the BS Tourism Program? To be eligible in the BS Tourism Program, you need to pass the UP College Admission (UPCA)/UP College Admission Test UPCAT). For students who are planning to shift or transfer to the BS Tourism program, you must have completed 30 units of coursework (if you are from other UPD units or other UP campus) or 33 units of coursework (if you are from other college and university)

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Are there scholarship offerings for UPAIT students? The graduate program of UPAIT offers the MSTDM scholarship award, with one awardee annually. For other scholarship opportunities for BS Tourism and Graduate Program, visit the UP Diliman Office of Scholarships and Grants Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UPDilimanOSG

The UP AIT Alumni Association also offers an educational assistance in cash to deserving third and fourth year students.

UP AIT offers the Graduate Diploma in Tourism Development and Management (GDip TDM) which leads to the degree of Master of Science in Tourism Development and Management (MSTDM).

The graduate program courses are listed here. You may also view the description of courses here If you would like to know more about the subjects, please send us an e-mail.

All tourism and non-tourism graduates, with at least 1-year work experience and who would like to obtain a diploma and/or an advance degree in the field of tourism management and development may apply.

The list of requirements and downloadable application forms can be found in this page.

Yes, applicants whose work experiences are non-tourism related are welcome to apply. However, all applications will be assessed based on results of entrance examination, interview, academic performance, essay, and recommendations.

At present, UP AIT does not accept shiftees for the Graduate Program. Courses/Subjects taken in other colleges or universities will not be credited for the completion of the GDipTDM and MSTDM.

The entrance exam uses different types of questions that aim to assess your current knowledge, comprehension, logic, and analytical skills. Advanced knowledge of tourism is not required.

The application process is conducted online. Please ensure that you have read and understood the program details before submitting your application here. Once you have completed the application requirements, you can now proceed to submit your application.

For questions or concerns, please contact the Graduate Program office at aitgradprog.upd@up.edu.ph

The UPAIT Graduate Program is intended to meet the professional development needs of graduates to advance their careers in the tourism industry. Thus the UPAIT Graduate Program as much as practicable will offer weekday evenings (5:00 PM onwards) and Saturday classes (scheduled between 8 AM – 7 PM).

Graduate students are advised to take 9 units to get full load credit per semester or an equivalent of 2 – 3 classes per semester depending on the course credit units.

All students enrolled in the Graduate Program of UP AIT need to take a total of 21 units of required and elective Courses, which will allow the completion of a Graduate Diploma. Should the student want to advance to a Master’s Degree, the student needs to take 16 or 19 more units depending on the track they choose; Plan A is a thesis track with 19 units or Plan B, a non-thesis track with 16 units.

Full-time GDipTDM students, taking a normal load, may complete the degree in three semesters (approximately 1.5 years). The time limit for the completion of all diploma requirements shall be no more than two (2) years starting from the student’s first enrollment in the course and shall include all leaves of absence from the program.

If GDipTDM graduates choose to continue to MSTDM, you must complete an additional 19 units (Plan A, thesis track) or 16 units (Plan B, non-thesis track), which may be taken in two semesters and one mid-year term. The time limit for the completion of the Master’s requirements shall be three (3) years, starting from the student’s first enrollment in the course and shall include all leaves of absence from the program.

Yes. There will be time limit of 2 years from enrollment for the GDipTDM, and a time limit of 3 years for MSTDM, maximum years to finish is 5 years.

The cost per unit is Php 2,000 and the estimated cost of tuition fees for full load per semester is around Php 20,000 – 25,000.

Students and prospective applicants are requested to search for available grants or scholarships at the University of the Philippines Office of Scholarships and Student Services.

For list of available scholarships visit the website of the University of the Philippines Office of Student Scholarships.

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