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Perceived Service Quality of Selected Tourism Services in Guimaras Island and its Relationship with Travelers’ Demographic Profile

Business Fora: Business and Allied Industries International Journal

ISSN Online: 3028-1334 | Print: 3028-1326

Volume 8 | Issue 1 | 2026 | 86 – 97

Kristel Faye O. Adrias, ORCID No. 0009- 0005 - 6820 - 2906

Master in Hospitality Management, Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science & Technolog y, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo , Philippines

Article History:

Initial submission: 08 April 2026
First decision: 13 April 2026
Revision received: 01 May 2026
Accepted for publication: 10 May 2026
Online release: 21 May 2026

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Abstract

This study examined the perceived service quality of selected tourism services in Guimaras Island and its relationship with travelers’ demographic profile. A total of 200 respondents were surveyed to assess perceptions across the SERVQUAL dimensions: Tangi bles, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, and Empathy. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, and weighted mean) were used to summarize demographic characteristics and service quality perceptions, while inferential analysis employed Spearman’s rho correlation, independent samples t – test, and one – way ANOVA to examine relationships and differences among variables. Results showed that most respondents were aged 26 –35 years (35%), with a balanced gender distribution (55% male, 45% female). Family tr avelers were the largest group (35%), followed by group, solo, and business travelers. In terms of service quality, Tangibles (M = 4.35) and Assurance (M = 4.25) were rated very high, while Reliability (M = 4.10), Responsiveness (M = 4.05), and Empathy (M = 4.15) were rated high, indicating generally favorable perceptions. Inferential results revealed a significant but weak positive relationship between age and perceived service quality, while sex showed no significant relationship. Significant differences were also found across traveler types; however, effect sizes were small, indicating limited practical magnitude despite statistical significance. Overall, demographic factors, particularly age and traveler type, modestly influence service quality perceptio ns. The study is limited to selected tourism services in Guimaras Island and a non – probability sample, which may restrict generalizability. Findings provide insights for improving targeted tourism service strategies.

Keywords: Service quality, SERVQUAL, tourism, demographic profile, traveler perception, Guimaras Island

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APA (7th edition)

Adrias, K. F. O. (2026). Perceived service quality of selected tourism services in Guimaras Island and its relationship with travelers' demographic profile. Business Fora: Business and Allied Industries International Journal, 8(1), 86–97. https://doi.org/10.62718/vmca.bf-baiij.8.1.SC-0426-006.

Author contributions

This study was solely conceptualized, designed, and written by the author. All research requirements, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation, as well as the preparation and completion of the manuscript, were independently undertaken by the author without external assistance.

Funding

This research received no external funding.

Conflict of interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Institutional ethics review statement

This study involved human respondents; however, formal ethical approval was not sought from the authors’ institution. The authors affirm that participation was voluntary, informed consent was obtained, and confidentiality of responses was strictly maintain ed. No procedures were undertaken that posed risk or harm to the participants.

Data availability statement

All data supporting the findings of this study are included within the manuscript and its supplementary materials .

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AI- assisted language editing was performed using Copilot; authors reviewed and approved all content .

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