Macro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality

1.  The primary government agency in charge of the responsibility to encourage, promote and develop tourism in the Philippines.

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Answer explanation

The DOT is the primary government agency in charge of the responsibility to encourage, promote and develop tourism as a major socioeconomic activity; to generate foreign currency and employment; to spread the benefits of tourism to a wider segment of the population, and to assure the safe, convenient, enjoyable stay and travel of foreign and local tourists in the country.

2. 2. Which corporate body tasked to designate, regulate and supervise the Tourism Enterprise Zones (TEZs) as well as develop, manage and supervise tourism infrastructure projects in the country, with the primary objective of encouraging investments in TEZs.

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Answer explanation

The TIEZA is the agency responsible for the timely collection of travel taxes, 50% of which shall accrue to it while 40% goes to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) provided that priority is given to tourism-related educational programs and courses and the remaining 10% share is for the National Commission for Culture and Arts.

3. 3. This is the only tourism platform that showcasing many primary attractions and scenic places in the Philippines. It is a major administrative and operational concern of the agency to keep its facilities and surroundings in the best condition. Rehabilitation, restoration and construction programs are necessary to ensure the collection of miniature Philippine attractions which reflect the Filipino history and culture.

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Answer explanation

This organization focuses on rehabilitation, restoration and construction programs are necessary to ensure the collection of miniature Philippine attractions which reflect the Filipino history and culture.

4. 4. A corporate body which aims to formulate and implement an integrated domestic and international promotions and marketing program for the DOT.

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Answer explanation

The TPB shall be responsible for marketing and promoting the Philippines as a domestic and international tourist destination. It will highlight the uniqueness of our tourist destinations and assist in the development of its tourism products and services so that we will see increasing tourist arrivals and tourism investment.

5. 5. Is responsible for the orderly restoration and development of Intramuros as a monument to the Hispanic period of our history.

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Answer explanation

It is responsible for the orderly restoration and development of Intramuros as a monument to the Hispanic period of our history. As such, it shall ensure that the general appearance of Intramuros shall conform to Philippine-Spanish architecture of the 16^th to the 19^th century.

6.  A government agency that is tasked to oversee national parks in the Philippines.

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Answer explanation

It was established primarily for the purpose of developing and maintaining national parks specifically the Rizal Park or Luneta, Paco Park, the Pook ni Maria Makiling and Burnham Park.

 

7. 7. A corporate body that operates the tax-free merchandising system in the Philippines to augment the service facilities for tourists and to generate foreign exchange and revenue for the government.

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