II. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
This study aimed to assess the benefits of massage
spa therapy in the tourism industry of Batangas City and
their adherence to the standards of Department of
Tourism on Spa operation and maintenance.
Specifically, it identifies the profile of massage spa
in terms of type of ownership, length of years in the
business, type of spa, and different spa services offered;
assesses the benefits of massage spa to the tourism
industry; determine the extent of adherence of the
massage spa to DOT with regard to operation and
maintenance; and propose a plan of action based on the
results of the study.