Understanding Tourism: Definition, Impact & Travel

• These notes cover key aspects of tourism, including its definition, economic and sociocultural impacts, travel requirements, and the roles of various international organizations.

Definition of Tourism (UNWTO)

• Tourism involves traveling for leisure, business, or other purposes for less than one year

Economic Benefits of Tourism

• Tourism generates foreign exchange earnings

Multiplier Effect in Tourism

• Money spent by a tourist circulates through a country's economy multiple times

Tourism and Environmental Conservation

• Tourism can contribute to environmental conservation by supporting well-designed tourist facilities in natural areas

Sociocultural Disadvantages of Tourism

• Tourism can lead to the over commercialization of traditional arts

Main Requirement for International Travel

• A passport is generally required for international travel

Passport Types for Filipino Citizens

• Regular passports are issued to Filipino citizens for general travel abroad

Passport Validity for Minors (Philippines)

• Philippine passports issued to citizens under 18 years old are valid for five years

Definition of a Visa

• A visa is a travel document issued by an embassy as a condition of entry to a country

Philippine Passport Law

• Republic Act No. 8239, also known as the Philippine Passport Act of 1996, governs passports in the Philippines

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

• Promotes responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

• Inspires and enables nations to improve their quality of life while preserving it for future generations

World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)

• Focuses on ensuring long-term sustainable and inclusive growth of travel and tourism

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)

• Catalyzes responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region

World Leisure Organization (WLO)

• Provides educational opportunities focusing on the relationship between leisure and human growth

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

• Represents the world’s airlines and supports industry policy on critical aviation issues

UNWTO's "Mainstreaming Tourism in the Global Agenda"

• Aims to ensure tourism is a driver of socio-economic growth and development

UNEP's Project: Climate Change in Mountainous Ecosystems

• Promotes regional understanding of mountain ecosystems in the context of climate change

WTTC’s "Sustainable Growth" Initiative

• Ensures that travel and tourism growth benefits everyone and protects cultural and natural heritage

PATA’s Principle: Freedom of Movement

• Advocates freedom of movement without prejudice and intolerance to ensure equal opportunities

WLO’s "Advocating for Leisure" Role

• Creates and disseminates policy statements and information regarding leisure benefits

WTTC’s Key Initiatives

• Includes Security and Travel Facilitation, Sustainable Growth, and Crisis Preparedness, Management, and Recovery

Requirements for Philippine Passport (Adults)

• Requires a confirmed online appointment, personal appearance, accomplished application form, PSA Authenticated Birth Certificate, and acceptable ID with photocopy

Regular vs. Diplomatic Passport

• A regular passport is issued to ordinary citizens, while a diplomatic passport is issued to government officials on official travel

Visa-Free Countries for Filipinos

• Includes Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Morocco, Kenya, Zambia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Micronesia, Tuvalu, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru

UNWTO's "Fostering Knowledge, Education, and Capacity Building"

• Focuses on training tourism professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge

IATA's Role in the Tourism Industry

• Sets standards and promotes safety and efficiency in the global airline industry

UNWTO's "Improving Tourism Competitiveness"

• Benefits tourism by helping countries attract more tourists through improved infrastructure and services

UNWTO's "Advancing Tourism’s Contribution to Poverty Reduction and Development"

• Aims to promote tourism as a tool for economic growth and poverty reduction

UNWTO's "Building Partnerships" Priority

• Impacts tourism by strengthening collaboration between stakeholders in the tourism industry