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Direct Components: Involve establishments that interact immediately with tourists, such as hotels, restaurants, and transportation services (e.g., airlines and buses).
Indirect Components: Include supporting industries like agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, which do not engage directly with tourists.
Agriculture Example: Food processing depends on agriculture, where grain farming generates raw materials for products like bread and sustains jobs in milling, packaging, and distribution.
Tourism Network: This represents a combination of direct and indirect components, forming a system that ensures a seamless tourist experience, exemplified by the tourism value chain.
Demand: Primarily driven by tourists themselves.

Attractions: Encompass natural attractions (beaches, mountains), cultural sites (historical landmarks), and man-made attractions (theme parks).
Transportation: Relies on local and international services including airlines, ferries, and buses.
Accommodations: Vary from hotels and resorts to bed & breakfasts, providing necessary lodging for visitors.
Supporting Services: Include essential services such as tour guides, banking, and medical assistance.

Hotels: Offer various service levels, ranging from budget to luxury.
Resorts: Provide full-service facilities that emphasize recreation and relaxation, like beach resorts.
Bed & Breakfasts: Family-operated establishments providing personalized accommodations.
Hostels: Cost-effective lodging with shared rooms targeting budget travelers.

Star Ratings: Hotels rated on a scale from 1 to 5 stars based on quality and service.
Size: Hotels may vary in capacity, for example, those with fewer than 300 rooms.
Location: Different types based on geographical positioning like city hotels, airport hotels, and beachfront properties.
Target Market: Can cater specifically to business travelers, families, or luxury seekers.

Philippine DOT Guidelines: Establishes classification standards for hotels and accommodations to ensure quality.
Accreditation Benefits: Increases hotel credibility and provides access to government marketing programs.
Star Classification: Ranges from 1 to 5 stars, considering factors like service, amenities, safety, and sustainability.

Room Quality: Standards related to size, furnishings, and guest room amenities.
Facilities: Requirements for dining spaces, recreation areas, and business centers.
Service Standards: Includes room service, housekeeping, and guest assistance protocols.
Safety and Security: Mandates fire safety, building codes, and presence of security personnel.
Sustainability Practices: Involves waste management and energy-efficient measures.

International Tourism Organizations: Shape tourism policies, set industry standards globally, and foster cooperation.
UNWTO: Promotes sustainable tourism worldwide.
WTTC: Focuses on the economic ramifications of tourism on a global scale.
PATA: Encourages tourism development in the Asia-Pacific region, benefiting the Philippines.

ASEAN: Enhances tourism development across Southeast Asia through cooperation and shared strategies.
ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF): Platform to discuss tourism strategies and policies.
ASEANTA: Aims at collaboration among tourism businesses across ASEAN.

Department of Tourism (DOT): Central to promoting tourism in the Philippines through national marketing campaigns (e.g., "It's More Fun in the Philippines").
Infrastructure Development: Responsible for enhancing tourism infrastructure and managing destinations.
Setting Standards: Establishes accreditation and service standards for the tourism sector.

Advocacy: Play a crucial role in lobbying for industry policies, standards, and practices.
Networking Opportunities: Facilitate connections, training, and collaborative efforts among professionals.
Service Quality Enhancement: Aim to improve service delivery and boost global competitiveness.

PARTH: Focuses on enhancing knowledge and professional development through conferences and networking events.
COHREP: Aims to improve hospitality education quality via workshops and curriculum development.
HRAP: Works to promote growth and sustainability within the hotel and restaurant sectors through various activities.
PHILTOA: Enhances the tour operation sector with training, networking, and promotional support.
NAITAS: Strengthens independent travel agencies through training and advocacy efforts.
PTA: Supports travel agency development through trade shows, training, and advocacy campaigns.