International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)
Skills and Knowledge Gap Analysis among Trainees of Tourism Promotion Services NC II: Input to a Sustainable Tourism Promotion Framework
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
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2454-6194 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 10, Issue 12 |
| Pages | 822–839 |
| Publication date | January 16, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51584/IJRIAS.2025.10120069 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open 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}
}