This study examined the relationship between the extent of quarrying activities and tourists’ perceptions of environmental quality, attractiveness, safety and comfort, willingness to visit or revisit, and overall destination image in Guimaras Island, Philippines. Quarrying activities were assessed in terms of operational level, environmental impact, site visibility, and proximity to tourist areas. A descriptive–correlational research design was used to determine both the extent of quarrying activities and their relationship with tourist perceptions without manipulating variables. Data were gathered from 300 business and leisure travelers who had visited Guimaras Island using purposive sampling to ensure respondents had firsthand experience of the destination. A five-point Likert scale questionnaire was employed, and data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, Spearman rho correlation, and Kruskal–Wallis H Test. Ethical protocols were strictly observed, including informed consent, voluntary participation, confidentiality, anonymity, and secure data handling. Findings showed that quarrying activities were perceived to a high extent, while tourists still maintained generally positive perceptions of environmental quality and destination image. However, results revealed a significant negative relationship between quarrying activities and both tourist perception and destination image, indicating that increased quarrying leads to less favorable evaluations. No significant differences were found across respondent profiles, suggesting consistent perceptions among tourist groups. The study concludes that although Guimaras Island retains a positive tourism image, quarrying activities pose risks to its long-term sustainability and attractiveness, highlighting the need for stronger environmental management and sustainable tourism planning.

Keywords: quarrying activities, tourist perception, destination image, Guimaras Island, environmental impact, tourism sustainability