Abstract
This study examined the effectiveness of management strategies in mitigating environmental shocks among DOT-accredited accommodation establishments in the Zamboanga Peninsula. Utilizing quantitative research design, this study involved 314 respondents from 30 establishments across Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay. Descriptive and inferential analyses revealed that environmental shocks, specifically climate change, natural hazards, and pandemics, are frequently encountered, with natural hazards and pandemics occurring “often” across all provinces. Climate change impacts were reported as occurring “sometimes,” with Zamboanga del Norte registering the highest mean perception. Overall, management strategies were rated “highly effective,” particularly in organizational resilience, disaster/crisis preparedness, and community engagement. Significant differences in strategy effectiveness emerged across enterprise characteristics, including location, years of operation, and number of employees. Medium-sized establishments and those in growth-stage operations (7–15 years) consistently demonstrated higher strategic effectiveness. Younger respondents (≤29 years) also perceived management strategies as more effective than their older counterparts. Correlation analysis indicated a significant moderate relationship (r = 0.514, p < .01) between the frequency of environmental shocks and the effectiveness of management strategies. These findings underscore the vital role of proactive, scalable, and context-sensitive crisis management strategies in ensuring the resilience of the hospitality sector amid escalating environmental disruptions.
