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What is the role of the public sector in the tourism industry?
What is the role of the public sector in the tourism industry?
- Formulating tourism policies, plans, and programs (correct)
- Providing guidelines for selecting and developing destinations
- Promoting travel to and investments in the Philippines
- Regulating the industry independently of other government agencies
According to the Tourism Act of 2009, what is the responsibility of local government units (LGUs) in tourism?
According to the Tourism Act of 2009, what is the responsibility of local government units (LGUs) in tourism?
- Promote international investments in the Philippines
- Regulate, license, and supervise tour operators and accommodation facilities (correct)
- Develop national tourism policies
- Control and implement tourism initiatives
What is the main purpose of Republic Act No. 9593, 'The Tourism Act of 2009'?
What is the main purpose of Republic Act No. 9593, 'The Tourism Act of 2009'?
- Establish exclusive resorts for tourists in the Philippines
- Declare a national policy for tourism as an engine of investment, employment, growth, and national development (correct)
- Privatize all tourism-related services
- Implement restrictions on foreign tourists visiting the country
Which elements are part of the tourism network in the Philippines?
Which elements are part of the tourism network in the Philippines?
What does the government sector of the tourism industry collaborate with in regulating the industry?
What does the government sector of the tourism industry collaborate with in regulating the industry?
What is one of the roles of the national government in the growth of tourism?
What is one of the roles of the national government in the growth of tourism?
What is the main responsibility of the Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving (PCSSD)?
What is the main responsibility of the Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving (PCSSD)?
What is the primary goal of the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA)?
What is the primary goal of the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA)?
What is the core function of the Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF)?
What is the core function of the Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF)?
What does the PCSSD aim to regulate?
What does the PCSSD aim to regulate?
What is the overarching goal of the activities coordinated by the PCSSD with the Office of Tourism Standards and Regulations?
What is the overarching goal of the activities coordinated by the PCSSD with the Office of Tourism Standards and Regulations?
What is an example of an attraction built for tourism purposes?
What is an example of an attraction built for tourism purposes?
In the context of the text, what is the purpose of the MICE sector?
In the context of the text, what is the purpose of the MICE sector?
Which of the following is NOT a common MICE event in the Philippines?
Which of the following is NOT a common MICE event in the Philippines?
What distinguishes an incentive from a convention in the MICE sector?
What distinguishes an incentive from a convention in the MICE sector?
Which of the following is an example of an attraction NOT built for tourism purposes?
Which of the following is an example of an attraction NOT built for tourism purposes?
What distinguishes a meeting from a convention in the MICE sector?
What distinguishes a meeting from a convention in the MICE sector?
What does the food and beverage sector refer to?
What does the food and beverage sector refer to?
Which of the following is classified as a natural attraction?
Which of the following is classified as a natural attraction?
What type of attractions feature heritage formations and structures that tell the history of a destination country?
What type of attractions feature heritage formations and structures that tell the history of a destination country?
Which sea travel provider is mentioned as one of the largest in the Philippines?
Which sea travel provider is mentioned as one of the largest in the Philippines?
In what way can travelers experience the culture and heritage of a destination country through the food and beverage sector?
In what way can travelers experience the culture and heritage of a destination country through the food and beverage sector?
Where can leisure and recreation activities be provided according to the text?
Where can leisure and recreation activities be provided according to the text?
What is the primary source of income for the agency responsible for marketing and promoting the Philippines as a tourism destination?
What is the primary source of income for the agency responsible for marketing and promoting the Philippines as a tourism destination?
Which government agency is specifically tasked with marketing the Philippines as a major convention destination in Asia?
Which government agency is specifically tasked with marketing the Philippines as a major convention destination in Asia?
What is the responsibility of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) regarding tourism?
What is the responsibility of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) regarding tourism?
Which government agency plays a role in enforcing the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 in relation to tourism?
Which government agency plays a role in enforcing the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 in relation to tourism?
Which government agency is primarily responsible for the State's foreign policy?
Which government agency is primarily responsible for the State's foreign policy?
Study Notes
Philippine Tourism
- The Philippines has a rich cultural heritage, with Intramuros conforming to Philippine-Spanish architecture of the 16th to 19th centuries.
Government Agencies
- Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving (PCSSD): regulates scuba sports and technical diving, ensures safety, and formulates policies with the Office of Tourism Standards and Regulations.
- Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA): develops and promotes the Philippines as a retirement haven, contributing to social and economic development.
- Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF): promotes research and development projects in social sciences, humanities, social amelioration, and allied fields.
Travel and Tourism
- Food and Beverage Sector: provides meals and drinks to guests, showcasing the culture and heritage of a destination country through establishments like restaurants, bars, and cafes.
- Attractions Sector: main reason for travelers to visit a destination, featuring natural attractions (geographic or geological features) and man-made attractions (structures and sites).
- Island hopping by bangka (small local boat) and 2GO Travel provide travelers with reasonably priced hotel accommodations, tours, and event packages.
Tourism Network System
- The tourism network is a partnership involving tourists, enterprises, institutions, and host communities.
- Public Sector: formulates tourism policies, plans, and programs, promotes travel and investments, and regulates the industry in collaboration with other government agencies.
- Republic Act No. 9593 (Tourism Act of 2009): declares tourism as an engine of investment, employment, growth, and national development, strengthening the Department of Tourism and its attached agencies.
MICE Sector
- Meeting, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) refer to planning, organizing, booking, and facilitating conferences, seminars, and events.
- Components: Meeting (gathering for a common agenda), Incentive (management tool to increase performance level), Convention (gathering with exhibits and simultaneous activities), and Exhibition (displaying products, services, or materials).
Government Agencies Influencing Tourism
- Tourism Promotions Board (TPB): markets and promotes the Philippines domestically and internationally, highlighting its uniqueness and assisting in tourism product development.
- Bureau of Immigration (BI): administers and enforces immigration, citizenship, and alien admission and registration laws.
- Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA): pursues the State's foreign policy and is the nerve center for the Foreign Service.
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Explore the concept of tourism networks in the Philippines, encompassing tourists, enterprises, institutions, and host communities. Learn about the public and private sectors' roles in formulating tourism policies and programs.
