Preserving Doña Remedios Trinidad’s Natural Beauty Through Sustainable Tourism Practices and Environmental Responsibility: Basis for Eco-Tourism Development StrategiesA Research PaperPresented tothe Faculty of the School of International Hospitality ManagementWCC Aeronautical & Technological CollegeNorth Manila CampusIn Partial Fulfilmentof the Requirements for the Degree ofBachelor of Science in Tourism Management with Flight Attendant ByMark Anthony CalalayJana Mischi A. JocsonMikhaela Kim SudlaSheena Valerie ValenciaMay 2025Chapter 1The Problem and It’s BackgroundIntroductionAs nations manage the twin demands of environmental protection and economic development, sustainable tourism has become ever more important. In places like Doña Remedios Trinidad, a region gifted with great natural beauty and ecological diversity, sustainable tourism practices not only provide a means for economic development but also significantly help to preserve the natural surroundings. As the travel sector adjusts to worldwide issues as the COVID-19 epidemic and the growing climate problem, which demand more ecologically friendly methods, this link has grown even more important. Including sustainable tourism ideas into Doña Remedios Trinidad's development agenda offers a chance to protect its natural and cultural legacy while advancing regional economic development.As the world negotiates