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The association aims to provide an instrument for close collaboration among various ______ and countries concerned.
The association aims to provide an instrument for close collaboration among various ______ and countries concerned.
territories
The association acts as a ______ between the members and local promotion efforts.
The association acts as a ______ between the members and local promotion efforts.
liaison
The organization carries out advertising measures to focus attention on the Caribbean as one of the world's outstanding ______ areas.
The organization carries out advertising measures to focus attention on the Caribbean as one of the world's outstanding ______ areas.
vacation
The promotion of adequate passenger transportation services is a particular concern of the ______.
The promotion of adequate passenger transportation services is a particular concern of the ______.
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Statistical and research work are carried out relating to travel trends and tourism ______ for the benefit of the members.
Statistical and research work are carried out relating to travel trends and tourism ______ for the benefit of the members.
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APEC represents fifteen countries including Australia, Canada, and the ______ Republic of China.
APEC represents fifteen countries including Australia, Canada, and the ______ Republic of China.
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The purpose of APEC is to establish coordination of national economies for the benefit of countries in the ______-Pacific region.
The purpose of APEC is to establish coordination of national economies for the benefit of countries in the ______-Pacific region.
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The Board of Trustees serves as the policy-making body composed of ______ members.
The Board of Trustees serves as the policy-making body composed of ______ members.
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The principles of the GATT are aimed at developing and strengthening an open multi-lateral ______ system.
The principles of the GATT are aimed at developing and strengthening an open multi-lateral ______ system.
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The Board of Trustees meets regularly every first ______ of the month.
The Board of Trustees meets regularly every first ______ of the month.
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Member-associations fall into four categories, including regular, associate, ______, and affiliate members.
Member-associations fall into four categories, including regular, associate, ______, and affiliate members.
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The Secretariat serves as the administrative, information, and ______ center of the whole association.
The Secretariat serves as the administrative, information, and ______ center of the whole association.
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Regular members are firms duly licensed by the appropriate ______ agency.
Regular members are firms duly licensed by the appropriate ______ agency.
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Active participation and involvement in the activities is a responsibility for ______ members.
Active participation and involvement in the activities is a responsibility for ______ members.
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Associate members are branches of regular members also licensed by a ______ agency.
Associate members are branches of regular members also licensed by a ______ agency.
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Allied members include hotels, inns, ______, resorts, and other related entities.
Allied members include hotels, inns, ______, resorts, and other related entities.
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The programs are classified into categories including marketing facilitation, tourism research, and ______.
The programs are classified into categories including marketing facilitation, tourism research, and ______.
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The Travel and Tourism Research Association aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of research in the ______ industry.
The Travel and Tourism Research Association aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of research in the ______ industry.
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ASTA includes travel agencies and tour ______ from the United States and Canada.
ASTA includes travel agencies and tour ______ from the United States and Canada.
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The aim of travel promotion is to encourage reciprocal travel between ______.
The aim of travel promotion is to encourage reciprocal travel between ______.
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Educational programs provide a communication network for travel-related ______ for educational purposes.
Educational programs provide a communication network for travel-related ______ for educational purposes.
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The U.S. Travel Date Center works to promote understanding of the economic and social well-being of the nation as a result of ______.
The U.S. Travel Date Center works to promote understanding of the economic and social well-being of the nation as a result of ______.
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ASTA publishes various materials including ASTA Travel News and Convention Daily ______.
ASTA publishes various materials including ASTA Travel News and Convention Daily ______.
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Marketing facilitation promotes and facilitates travel to and within the ______.
Marketing facilitation promotes and facilitates travel to and within the ______.
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The annual ______ on Parade competitions is organized by HRAP.
The annual ______ on Parade competitions is organized by HRAP.
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HRAP partners with the ______ Hotel and Restaurant Association to enhance the hotel industry's competitiveness.
HRAP partners with the ______ Hotel and Restaurant Association to enhance the hotel industry's competitiveness.
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The Department of ______ is one of the national government organizations involved with HRAP.
The Department of ______ is one of the national government organizations involved with HRAP.
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The ______ Council of the Philippines is a non-government organization that supports the tourism sector.
The ______ Council of the Philippines is a non-government organization that supports the tourism sector.
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TESCU stands for Tourism Educators of Schools, Colleges, and ______.
TESCU stands for Tourism Educators of Schools, Colleges, and ______.
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The ______ of Labor and Employment is involved in HRAP's initiatives.
The ______ of Labor and Employment is involved in HRAP's initiatives.
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The ______ Foundation is an international organization associated with HRAP.
The ______ Foundation is an international organization associated with HRAP.
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The Employers Confederation of the ______ is a key organization in the hospitality industry.
The Employers Confederation of the ______ is a key organization in the hospitality industry.
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The Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation was transformed into a nonstock, nonprofit corporation by virtue of ED. ______.
The Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation was transformed into a nonstock, nonprofit corporation by virtue of ED. ______.
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PCVC’s operation was strengthened through the issuance of E.O. ______-A.
PCVC’s operation was strengthened through the issuance of E.O. ______-A.
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The PCVC is managed by an Executive Director and Deputy Executive Directors for Convention and ______.
The PCVC is managed by an Executive Director and Deputy Executive Directors for Convention and ______.
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One of the objectives of PCVC is to promote and attract international ______ and conventions in the Philippines.
One of the objectives of PCVC is to promote and attract international ______ and conventions in the Philippines.
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The Intramuros Administration was established in ______.
The Intramuros Administration was established in ______.
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The Intramuros Administration derives its powers and functions from P.D. ______.
The Intramuros Administration derives its powers and functions from P.D. ______.
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The Intramuros Administration can enter into contracts with private persons or entities for the effective discharge of its ______.
The Intramuros Administration can enter into contracts with private persons or entities for the effective discharge of its ______.
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The Intramuros Administration has the authority to acquire real and personal property as it may deem ______.
The Intramuros Administration has the authority to acquire real and personal property as it may deem ______.
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The official publications of WTO include International Travel Statistics and Travel Abroad - ______.
The official publications of WTO include International Travel Statistics and Travel Abroad - ______.
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The ICAO was established at the ______ conference of 1944.
The ICAO was established at the ______ conference of 1944.
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The objective of the ICAO includes adopting international ______ and recommending practices for regulating air navigation.
The objective of the ICAO includes adopting international ______ and recommending practices for regulating air navigation.
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The International Air Transport Association was established in ______ in Havana.
The International Air Transport Association was established in ______ in Havana.
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The ICAO encourages the improvement of the art of ______ design and operation for peaceful purposes.
The ICAO encourages the improvement of the art of ______ design and operation for peaceful purposes.
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The ICAO seeks the development of airways, airports, and air ______ facilities for international civil aviation.
The ICAO seeks the development of airways, airports, and air ______ facilities for international civil aviation.
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The membership of IATA includes more than ______ scheduled airlines.
The membership of IATA includes more than ______ scheduled airlines.
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The ICAO aims to discourage unreasonable ______ among airlines.
The ICAO aims to discourage unreasonable ______ among airlines.
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Study Notes
Tourism Organizations
- Tourism is a diverse industry requiring interaction and information sharing between public and private organizations at various levels (international, national, regional, etc.)
- The World Tourism Organization (WTO) is the primary global tourism organization.
- WTO was established on January 2, 1975, evolving from the International Union of Official Travel Organizations (IUOTO, 1925).
- WTO's headquarters are in Madrid.
- WTO's objectives include promoting and developing tourism, contributing to economic development, international understanding, and maintaining human rights and fundamental freedoms.
- WTO collaborates with the United Nations and its specialized agencies on tourism-related matters.
- WTO has regional commissions, e.g., for Europe and the Americas, and technical commissions focusing on specific issues.
- Three categories of WTO membership exist: full members (sovereign states), associate members (territories), and affiliate members (international bodies).
- The WTO has three main bodies: the General Assembly, the Executive Council, and the Secretariat.
- The General Assembly meets biannually and is the supreme body.
- The Executive Council meets at least twice yearly.
- WTO monitors tourism trends, studies travel demands, surveys environmental impacts, and develops tourism services.
- WTO assists with standardization, and resolves tourism problems at the international level.
International Organizations in Tourism
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was established in 1944 at the Chicago Conference for global civil aviation.
- ICAO's goals include developing global air navigation standards/practices, recommending navigation facilities for member countries, planning for aviation development, safety, efficiency, and other improvements.
- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) was created in 1945 for promoting safe, regular, and economic air transport.
Regional Organizations
- The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) coordinates economic development among member countries, including support for tourism development.
- The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) promotes travel and development in the Pacific area.
- The Caribbean Tourism Association (CTA) assists in Caribbean tourism development.
Professional Tourism Organizations
- The United States Travel Data Center (USTDC) provides research and data on travel and tourism.
- The Travel Industry Association of America (TIAA) promotes travel within the US, aiding suppliers and consumers.
- The Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) improves travel research.
- The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) represents travel agents and tour operators in the US.
- The Universal Federation of Travel Agents Association (UFTAA) represents global travel agents interests.
- The World Association for Professional Training in Tourism (WAPT) focuses on tourism training.
- The Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (CHRIE) enhances professional standards for the hospitality industry.
- The Association of Travel Marketing Executives (ATME) supports travel marketing professionals.
- The Society of Travel and Tourism Educators (SOTTE) promotes the professionalism of educators in the tourism industry.
- The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educators of the Philippines (COHREP) promotes hotel and restaurant education.
- The Association of Administrators in Hospitality, Hotel and Restaurant Management Educational Institutions Incorporated (AAHRMEI) helps in educational development of programs related to hotel and restaurant management, and other related fields.
National Tourism Organizations
- National tourism organizations (NTOs) influence and supervise tourism in their countries, e.g., the Department of Tourism.
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Explore the role and significance of tourism organizations, focusing on the World Tourism Organization (WTO). This quiz covers the establishment, objectives, and membership categories of WTO, as well as its collaboration with the United Nations. Test your knowledge about the structure and functions of global tourism governance.
