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What is the primary aim of the Union of Filipino Tourism Educators (UFTE)?
What is the primary aim of the Union of Filipino Tourism Educators (UFTE)?
Which of the following is NOT a category of membership in UFTE?
Which of the following is NOT a category of membership in UFTE?
What publication type is UFTE committed to producing?
What publication type is UFTE committed to producing?
Which of the following is an activity promoted by UFTE?
Which of the following is an activity promoted by UFTE?
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Who founded the Union of Filipino Tourism Educators?
Who founded the Union of Filipino Tourism Educators?
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What is one benefit that members of UFTE receive?
What is one benefit that members of UFTE receive?
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Where is the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) headquartered?
Where is the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) headquartered?
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What is one of the objectives of UFTE?
What is one of the objectives of UFTE?
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Which of the following best describes the role of the UNWTO?
Which of the following best describes the role of the UNWTO?
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What is one of the key purposes of UFTE in relation to tourism educators?
What is one of the key purposes of UFTE in relation to tourism educators?
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What type of member participates in UFTE who is involved in tourism research?
What type of member participates in UFTE who is involved in tourism research?
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Which of the following is NOT among the member benefits provided by UFTE?
Which of the following is NOT among the member benefits provided by UFTE?
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What research-related activity does UFTE encourage among its members?
What research-related activity does UFTE encourage among its members?
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What is a primary function of the journal published by UFTE?
What is a primary function of the journal published by UFTE?
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What event types does UFTE sponsor to enhance tourism education?
What event types does UFTE sponsor to enhance tourism education?
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When was the Union of Filipino Tourism Educators established?
When was the Union of Filipino Tourism Educators established?
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What kind of relationship does UFTE aim to foster?
What kind of relationship does UFTE aim to foster?
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Which option describes the 'Institutional' members of UFTE?
Which option describes the 'Institutional' members of UFTE?
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Study Notes
UNWTO
- The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is an intergovernmental technical body headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
- It deals with all aspects of tourism.
Union of Filipino Tourism Educators (UFTE)
- Founded in 1993 by Dr. Zenaida Lansangan-Cruz, the Union of Filipino Tourism Educators (UFTE) is a bona fide organization of Tourism Educators.
- UFTE's objectives include:
- Uniting colleges, universities, and schools with tourism programs to train students for tourism careers.
- Fostering collaboration between educators and the tourism industry.
- Publishing a journal with research studies, articles, and industry updates.
- Encouraging research on tourism to strengthen the Philippines' tourism industry.
- Sponsoring lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences, and symposia on various tourism fields.
- Advancing the understanding of travel and tourism education within the industry and academia.
- UFTE has three membership categories:
- Regular: Individuals engaged in teaching tourism and related courses.
- Associate: Individuals involved in tourism research, studies, and training.
- Institutional: Organizations and institutions committed to promoting UFTE's goals.
- UFTE members receive benefits such as:
- Participation in meetings, seminars, symposia, training programs, and conferences.
- Access to educational programs, scholarships, and other opportunities.
- Information exchange through newsletters and journals.
- Involvement in research activities.
- Recognition for outstanding contributions to the field of tourism.
- Affiliations with other tourism organizations.
UNWTO
- Located in Madrid, Spain
- Intergovernmental technical body
- Deals with all aspects of tourism
Union of Filipino Tourism Educators (UFTE)
- Founded by Dr. Zenaida Lansangan-Cruz
- Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 9, 1993
- Focuses on training and developing students for tourism careers
- Promotes collaboration between educators and the tourism industry
- Publishes a journal with research studies, articles, and industry updates
- Encourages research on tourism to strengthen the industry
- Sponsors events like lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences, and symposia
- Works to enhance the image and understanding of tourism education
UFTE Membership Categories
- Regular: Educators teaching tourism and related courses
- Associate: Individuals involved in tourism research, studies, and training
- Institutional: Organizations interested in promoting the association's goals
UFTE Member Benefits
- Participation in meetings, seminars, symposia, training programs, and conferences
- Access to educational programs, scholarship grants
- Information exchange through newsletters and journals
- Opportunities for research
- Recognition for outstanding contributions to tourism
- Affiliations with other tourism organizations
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Explore the key functions and objectives of the UNWTO and UFTE, two prominent organizations in the tourism sector. This quiz highlights their roles in promoting tourism education and collaboration between academia and the industry. Test your knowledge on how these bodies contribute to the tourism landscape.
