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Skills and Knowledge Gap Analysis among Trainees of Tourism Promotion Services NC II: Input to a Sustainable Tourism Promotion Framework

byJulius B. Paez

Published January 16, 2026  •  Vol. 10, Issue 12, pp. 822–839Open Access
DOI: 10.51584/IJRIAS.2025.10120069

Abstract

This study, “Skills and Knowledge Gap Analysis among Trainees of Tourism Promotion Services NC II: Input to a Sustainable Tourism Promotion Framework,” aimed to identify the existing competency gaps among trainees in promoting tourism products and services, with a focus on integrating sustainability principles in line with the goals of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Philippine Tourism Development Plan. The research employed a descriptive Training Needs Analysis (TNA) design, involving 50 trainees, 5 trainers, and 5 industry practitioners, through questionnaires and interviews. The analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, gap index analysis, and thematic interpretation.

Keywords: Training Needs Analysis, Tourism Promotion Services NC II, Sustainable Tourism

JournalInternational Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)
ISSN2454-6194
Volume / IssueVolume 10, Issue 12
Pages822–839
Publication dateJanuary 16, 2026
DOI10.51584/IJRIAS.2025.10120069
PublisherRSIS International
LicenseOpen Access

How to cite this article

Julius B. Paez (2026). Skills and Knowledge Gap Analysis among Trainees of Tourism Promotion Services NC II: Input to a Sustainable Tourism Promotion Framework. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), 10(12), 822-839. https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2025.10120069

BibTeX

@article{Julius2026,
  title   = {Skills and Knowledge Gap Analysis among Trainees of Tourism Promotion Services NC II: Input to a Sustainable Tourism Promotion Framework},
  author  = {Julius B. Paez},
  journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)},
  volume  = {10},
  number  = {12},
  pages   = {822--839},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.51584/IJRIAS.2025.10120069},
  publisher = {RSIS International}
}