Tourism Organizations Flashcards
The 1st important point of a Private Sector
The attraction of a destination arises from a mix of resources and services.
The 2nd important point of Private Sector
Tourism must compete with other industries for the use of a destination’s resources
The 3rd important Point of private sector
The commercial tourist industry is mainly involved in, and profits from, the provision of transport, hospitality and support services but it is dependent on destination resources which constitute its basic capital
What are the four distinct sets of resources?
- Resources own by the tourism industry
- Free resources
- Publicly owned resources
- Resources owned by organizations outside the tourism industry
What is the meaning of WTO?
World tourism organization
It is the most widely recognized and the leading international organization in the field of travel and tourism today
World tourism organization
What is the meaning of WTTC?
World travel and tourism Council
It is the forum for global business leaders in travel and tourism
World travel and tourism Council
What is the meaning of IATA?
International air transportation Association
It is the global organization for virtually all the international air carriers
International air transportation Association
What is the meaning of ICAO?
International Civil aviation organization
It is an organization of government joined to promote civil aviation on a worldwide scale
International Civil aviation organization
What is the meaning of WB?
World Bank
What is the meaning of OECD?
Organization for economic cooperation and development
It promotes policies designed to achieve the highest sustainable economic growth and employment
Organization for economic cooperation and development
What is the meaning of PATA?
Pacific Asia travel Association
Its work has been to promote tourism through programs of research, development, education and marketing
Pacific Asia travel Association
It is the national government’s organization overseeing the country’s tourism industry
Department of tourism
What is the meaning of TIEZA?
Tourism infrastructure and enterprise zone authority
What is the former name of TIEZA?
PTA
What is PTA?
Philippine Tourism Authority
What is DFPC?
Duty Free Philippines Corporation
Tourism Promotions Board was formerly known as?
PCVC - Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation
What is IA?
Intramuros Administration
What is NPDC?
National Parks Development Committee
What is the meaning of NPF?
Nayong Pilipino Foundation
What is PRA?
Philippine Retirement Authority
What is PCSSD?
Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving
It is primarily responsible for implementing an integrated domestic and international promotions
Tourism promotions board
Is envisions to be the recognized leader and authority in tourism development
TIEZA
What is TEZ?
Tourism enterprise Zone
What is the meaning of LGU?
Local government unit
What is a Public Sector? What does it do?
Markets the country/area as a tourist destination
Develops/manages tourist attractions
Provides and Operates Infrastructures
Organized international events and festivals
Links tourism to real development
Stimulates tourism demand
Encourage private sector investment
Uses planning controls to protect the natural and built environment
Collects and disseminates market research data
Levying local taxes on tourists
