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LATH REVIEWER MODULE 1 Tourism law refers to either general government regulations or specific travel and hospitality industry laws. Tourism is travel for pleasure or business The World Tourism Organization defines tourism more generally, in terms which go "beyond the common perception of tourism as...

LATH REVIEWER MODULE 1 Tourism law refers to either general government regulations or specific travel and hospitality industry laws. Tourism is travel for pleasure or business The World Tourism Organization defines tourism more generally, in terms which go "beyond the common perception of tourism as being limited to holiday activity only", as people The hospitality industry is a broad category of fields within the service industry that includes lodging, food and drink service, According to the United Nations’ World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the purpose of travel legislation is to provide a regulatory framework for the proper development and management of tourism activities. Tourism laws refer to a combination of state, federal and international laws that regulate various aspects and functions of the travel industry. Passenger Bill of Rights- National airline travel has become more scrutinized because of security concerns and airline companies are streamlining operations and cutting back services. Common Tourism Law Problems- There are many common travel related problems that are covered by state regulations -lost or damaged baggage is a chronic travel issue. MODULE 2 The 4 Segments of the Hospitality Industry -the hospitality industry applies to nearly any company that deals with customer satisfaction and is focused on meeting leisurely needs Food and Beverages- is professionally known by its initials as F&B is the largest segment -estimated to provide 50% of all meals eaten in the US today. Travel and tourism deal with services related to moving people from place to place. - Buses, cabs, planes, ships, trains and so on are all part of the travel industry. Lodging means accommodation for a period or a place to sleep for one or more nights. Recreation - The goal of recreation is to refresh a person's body and mind. -provides activities for rest, relaxation and enjoyment, -zoos and museums, spectator sports MODULE 3 Tourism laws refer to a combination of state, federal and international laws that regulate various aspects and functions of the travel industry. RA9593 tourism act of 2009 - Gloria macapagal arroyo nag approve 2009-2010 tourists visitor grow exponentially pagpapalaki pa open ng international airport state - exclusive na batas para lang sa isang lugar federal - kailan sundin, ng mga turista at local people/ batas na sa ating bansa at ibang bansa international- created by untwo Republic Act No. 9593 - TOURISM ACT OF 2009 This law provides fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to registered enterprises in the tourism enterprise zones may 12 2009 the bill was signed pinirmahan by gma -july 13, 2009 registered as a patent official gazette -official gazzete matatagpuan sa us senate bill 2213 house bill 5229 TITLE: An act declaring a national policy for tourism as an engine of investment, employment, growth and national developing strengthening the DOT its attached agencies to effectively implement that policy. Attached Agencies Philippine Tourism Authority Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation Intramuros Administration Navong Pilipino National Parks Development Committee Tourism Promotion Board Philippine commission of sports The department of tourism (DOT)- primary planning, programming coordinating and implementing IRR (internal rate of return) - pinirmahan nov 10 2009 na published nov 12 2009 - makukuhang income ng mga investment 2019- patok na slogan (wow philippines) 2024- (love the philippines) 2012- it's more fun in the philippines MODULE 4 Consumer Contracts Law- It is the policy of the State to protect the interests of the consumer, Consumer is a person or a group who intends to order, orders, or uses purchased goods, products, What is a consumer agreement?- A consumer contract is a legally binding agreement between you and the consumer consumer contract regulations- The Regulations require that you give certain information to consumers who buy goods, The Consumer Bill of Rights pushed for by John F. Kennedy 35th president established four basic rights; the right to safety, the right to be informed, the right to choose, and the right to be heard. Republic ACT 7394 It aims to protect people against hazards to health and safety, and deceptive and unfair sales acts and practices. Republic Act NO. 8423 The Traditional and Alternative Medicine Provides for the improvement of quality and delivery of healthcare services in the country. What are the 8 basic rights of a consumer? 1.Right to basic needs, 2. Right to safety 3.Right to information, 4. Right to choose, 5. Right to representation 6. Right to redress, 7. Right to consumer education 8. Right to healthy environment MODULE 5 A common carrier (also called a public carrier in British English) contract carrier- not open to public carrier- responsible of any goods contract carrier, which is a carrier that transports goods for only a certain number of clients A common carrier holds itself out to provide service to the general public without discrimination Common carriers typically transport persons or goods according to defined and published routes, time schedules, and rate tables upon the approval of regulators. The term common carrier- Is a common law term and is seldom used in Continental Europe common carrier is absolutely liable for goods carried by it, with four exceptions: · An act of nature · An act of the public enemies · Fault or fraud by the shipper · An inherent defect in the goods Compensation- An innkeeper is permitted to charge a reasonable compensation only, Liability- An innkeeper has an obligation to reasonably protect guests from injury while at the inn. prevalent Common Law view makes an innkeeper liable as an insurer for all Personal Property brought by the guest to the inn that is lost through the innkeeper's fault.