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THOMAS COOK from a wide range of travel related happenings and problems.  Father of Modern Tourism  Founded Thomas Cook and Son in CLASSIFICATION OF TOURISM ORGANIZATION...

THOMAS COOK from a wide range of travel related happenings and problems.  Father of Modern Tourism  Founded Thomas Cook and Son in CLASSIFICATION OF TOURISM ORGANIZATION November 1845, the World’s First Travel National, Regional, International, Sectoral Agency NATIONAL RETAIL TRAVEL - the urge of people to travel in DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM (DOT) - primary an organized way government agency charged with the TRAVEL AGENT - who has full knowledge of responsibility to encourage, promote, and tourist product – destinations, modes of travel, develop tourism as a major socio-economic climate, accommodation. activity to generate foreign currency and employment TRAVEL AGENCY - "image builder" of a country. The following agencies are attached to the DOT: TOUR OPERATOR - Duty Free Philippines Corporation  assembles and sells trip packages that (DFPC) include most or all components. - Intramuros Administration (IA)  collaborate with hotels, transportation - National Parks Development providers, and attractions to buy in bulk Committee and offer deals. - (NPDC) TRAVEL INFORMATION - Regardless of its size, a - Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) travel agency must provide accurate, up-to-date, - Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba and timely information to tourist Diving (PCSSD) - Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) ITINERARY PREPARTION - is used to identify the - Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise origin, destination and all the stopping points in Zone Authority (TIEZA) a traveler’s tours. - Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) AIRLINE TICKETING AND RESERVATION - sells a INTRAMUROS ADMINISTRATION (IA) - variety of tourism products. Airline ticketing and established by Presidential Decree No. 1616, IA reservation is still a major source of revenue. is tasked with the restoration and development TOUR PACKAGING AND COSTING - prepare a of Intramuros, highlighting its significance as a tour package and sell them to tourists. The monument costing and pricing of tour packages depend to a TOURISM PROMOTIONS BOARD (TPB) - large extent on the ability of travel agents Established under Republic Act No. 9593, also RESERVATION - consistently makes linkage with known as the Tourism Act of 2009, formerly the accommodation sector, transport sector and known as PCVC (Philippine Convention and other entertainment organizations to reserve Visitors Corporation). exists to market and rooms, and seats in the cultural programs and promote the Philippines domestically and transportation internationally as a world-class tourism and MICE destination, in strategic partnership with TRAVEL INSURANCE - protects travelers against private and public stakeholders. the person as well as baggage losses resulting Philippine Tour Operators Association INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION (PHILTOA) -founded in 1986, a non-stock and ORGANIZATION (ICAO) - is a UN agency that non-profit organization composed of tour facilitates cooperation among 193 countries to operators and allied members. share and manage global airspace. Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) - UN TOURISM (UNWTO) - promoting founded in 1979, promoting Philippines as a responsible, sustainable, and accessible tourism major Travel destination in Asia. worldwide. Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, SECTORAL WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL (WTTC) – established in 1990, raised awareness Hotel and Restaurant Association of the of the sector’s value and aims for seamless, Philippines (HRAP) -a non-stock, non-profit secure, inclusive, and sustainable tourism, organization represented by hotel managers, promoting collaboration between the public and restaurant owners, university deans and CEO's. private sectors. Philippine Federation of Professional Tour TRAVEL AGENCY OPERATIONS - acts as a Guide Associations Inc. (TGFED) middleman between clients and suppliers, they REGIONAL sell these services to clients and earn commissions from the suppliers. PACIFIC ASIA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION (PTAA) – THE ROLES OF THE TRAVEL AGENCY - n the travel Founded in 1951, PATA facilitates meaningful industry by promoting and developing travel partnerships to enhance the value, quality and sales. They bundle various tourism services, such sustainable growth of travel and tourism to, as hotel bookings and car rentals, and sell them from and within the Asia Pacific region. to clients. ASIA PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION (APEC) RETAIL TRAVEL AGENCY - sell various travel- - Established in 1989 to leverage the growing related services directly to their customers. interdependence of the Asia-Pacific, promoting travel agency earns its income from both the balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and suppliers and the mark-up. secure growth and by accelerating regional economic WHOLESALE TRAVEL AGENCY - plan, organize, and sell package tours through a travel agency or MEMBERS: directly to the customers. act as a middle man  Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, between the main providers and the retail Viet Nam distributors. INTERNATIONAL FULL-SERVICE AGENCY - They organize and manage all kinds of recreation tours INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA) - global trade association representing COMMERCIAL AGENCY - They handle corporate around 330 airlines, covering over 80% of global travel needs. Found in business hubs and only air traffic. Its mission is to promote the growth serve business travel. of a safe, secure, and sustainable air transport IMPLANT AGENCY - They work on the premises industry of a corporate office. It handles all the travel needs of the corporate office. SPECIAL INTEREST AGENCY - They are specialized in establishing special interest groups’ tour programs. Such as adventure, wildlife, religion. ONLINE TRAVEL AGENTS- latest trend for travel agents. These web portals enable consumers to obtain data and make the booking online. TYPES OF BUSINESS STRUCTURES ORGANIZED UNDER PHILIPPINE LAWS 1. SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP – single individual has full control and authority over the business. Foreigners are not allowed to own a business in the Philippines solely. 2. PARTNERSHIP – formed when two or more individuals own the business. Two kinds of partnership: General partnership – share unlimited liability for the debts and obligation of the company Limited partnership – some partners will have limited liability. 3. CORPORATION – owned by a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 shareholders. Each of the incorporators must hold at least one share in the corporation. Stock Corporation – capital of stock is divided into shares. Investor receive dividends and part of the surplus profits computed based on the number of shares they hold. Non stock corporation – does not issue a share of stock to its members since the entity exists for charitable, educational, cultural, or other equivalent purposes.