WORLD, NATIONAL, REGIONAL, and other

TOURISM ORGANIZATIONS

Prepared By: Ma'am L

OBJECTIVES

Identify and classify different local and international tourism organizations

Discuss each organization's function in the tourism industry

Discuss the relationships of tourism organizations

CLASSIFICATION OF TOURISM ORGANIZATION

National Regional International

CLASSIFICATION OF TOURISM ORGANIZATION

National Regional International

NATIONAL - Philippines

DOT PCVC - TPB IA NPDC PTA – TIEZA

- Primary government agency charged with the responsibility to formulate tourism policies, plans and projects for the development of tourism as an engine of socioeconomic and cultural growth

- Spread the benefits of tourism to a wider segments of the population.

- Ensure the safe, convenient and enjoyable stay and travel of the foreign and local tourists in the country.

Tourism Slogans Visit Philippines WOW Philippines Pilipinas Kay Ganda It's more fun in the Philippines (2012-present)

CURRENT SECRETARY OF DOT :

Ramon R. Jimenez Jr.

TPB or TOURISM PROMOTIONS BOARD

Formerly known as PCVC or Philippine Convention and Visitor's Corporation

It is an attached agency of DOT which is primarily responsible for implementing an integrated domestic and international promotions and marketing program for the Philippines as a tourism destination as well as for tourism investments

IA or INTRAMUROS ADMINISTRATION

Sponsors, conducts and supports festivals and cultural activities in Intramuros

Give grants, contributions and donations for the restoration, repair and maintenance of historic structures of Intramuros.

NPDC or National Parks Development Committee

Undertake development of new parks Upgrade and maintain park facilities Facilitate private sector participation in

appropriate aspect of parks development and maintenance

NATIONAL PARKS IN THE PHILIPPINES

TIEZA or TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE AND

ENTERPRISE ZONE AUTHORITY

Formerly known as PTA or Philippine Tourism Authority.

Develop, manage and supervise tourism infrastructure projects in

the country ; the primary objective of encouraging investments in

TEZ's.

Principal agency responsible for the timely collection of travel taxes.

(50%) of the proceeds from travel tax collections shall accrue to the TIEZA.

(40%) goes to CHED provided that they shall give priority to tourism - related educational programs and courses.

(10%) share for the National Commission for Culture and the Arts

OTHER PHIL TOURISM ORGANIZATION

PTAA HRAP TESCU

PTAA or PHILIPPINE TRAVEL AGENCIES ASSOCIATION

Aims to foster unity in the travel industry and to promote the welfare of its members and the travelling public

Uphold dignity and the ethics of the travel and tour businesss.

To cultivate friendly relations between the Philippines and other countries

HRAP or HOTEL and RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION of

the PHILIPPINES

Composed of executives from the leading hotels and restaurants in Manila

Main objective is to upgrade the management skills and personnel services to maintain proper standards at home as well as keep abreast with progressive trends abroad

TESCU or TOURISM EDUCATORS of SCHOOLS, COLLEGES and UNIVERSITIES

Unite all schools, colleges and universities with tourism programs in view of training and development of their students for a productive and meaningful career in tourism

REGIONAL OECD PATA CTA APEC OAS

OECD or ORGANIZATION of ECONOMIC COOPERATION

and DEVELOPMENT

Designed to achieve the highest sustainable economic growth and employment and raise standards of living of member countries

PATA or PACIFIC ASIA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION

Develops, promotes and facilitates travel in the Pacific Areas

Early leader in recognizing the need ror environmental ethics

Initiated the PATA Code for Environmental Tourism

CTA or Caribbean Tourism Association/Organization

Encourages and Assists in the development of tourism throughout the Caribbean Area

APEC or ASIA – PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION

Aims to establish coordination of national economies for the benefit of countries in the Asia-Pacific region

Permanent Secretariat is located in Singapore., which serves as the coordinating body and central repository for all APEC documents

OAS or ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES

Strengthen relations between American States by providing advisory services and training programs in many fields including tourism

INTERNATIONAL UNWTO ICAO IATA WTTC

UNWTO or UNITED NATIONS WORLD TOURISM

ORGANIZATION

Has 155 member countries and headquarters is located in Madrid, Spain

The Secretariat is led by Secretary-General Taleb Rifai of Jordan

Intergovernmental technical body which deals with all aspects of tourism.

Market research and statistics is its most significant contribution.

Provides an international forum where tourism officials can discuss problems and exchange their ideas.

Only organization whose activities covers all sectors of tourism on a world-wide basis.

Ministers of Tourism call for intra-governmental coordination to address visas and air connectivity held 08 Nov 2012.

UNWTO calls for support to the Philippines held 12 Nov 2013

ICAO or INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION

Adapts international standards and to recommend practices for regulating air navigations.

Encourage the improvement of the art of aircraft design and operation for peaceful purposes.

IATA or INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION

Aims to promote safe, regular and economical air transport, faster air commerce and study problems connected with the industry.

Involves standardizing of tickets, prices, wight bills, baggage checks and other documents

WTTC or WORLD TRAVEL & TOURISM COUNCIL

Forum for global business leaders in travel and tourism

Comprised of presidents, CEO's and chairs of top 100 companies worldwide

The only body representing the private sector in all parts of the industry worldwide.