Lesson 4

Question 1

declares a national policy for tourism as an engine of investment, employment, growth and national development, and strengthening theDepartment of Tourismand its attached agencies to effectively and efficiently implement that policy, and appropriating fund thereof.

Answer 1

9593 or “The Tourism Act of 2009”

Question 2

“The law declares tourism as an indispensable elementof the national economy and an industry of national interest and importance.

Answer 2

Section 2, R.A 9593

Question 3

produced when tourist spent for such commodities as accommodation transportation entertainment and attractions

Answer 3

Direct Impacts

Question 4

true investments in tourism government spending and effect of purchase from suppliers

Answer 4

Indirect Impacts

Question 5

the collective spending by direct and indirect employees on food and beverage recreation clothing housing and household goods

Answer 5

Induced Impacts

Question 6

refer to the longer term macro level effects such as general enhancement skills within the economy provision of better social services and infrastructure

Answer 6

Dynamic Impacts

Question 7

“number of times tourism income is respend across sectors within the local economy”

Answer 7

Multiplier Effect

Question 8

refers to the suppliers of needed inputs for tourism operations as well as the other entities that benefit indirectly from tourism development

Answer 8

Tourism Value Chain

Question 9

act as catalyst of socioeconomic development of neighboring communities

Answer 9

Tourism Enterprise Zones