Tourism Scope, Sectors, and Organizations (TH2107 Handout 1)

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts, sectors, organizations, and terms from the tourism lecture notes.

Accommodation

A tourism sector that provides lodging options, ranging from luxury five‑star hotels to basic one‑star properties; includes hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, resorts, villas, pension houses, cottages, and vacation homes.

Food and Beverage Service

The process of preparing, presenting, and serving food and beverages to customers; includes a spectrum from fine dining to quick service and employs roles such as chefs, servers, and managers.

Attractions

Facilities or sites visited by tourists for entertainment, education, or leisure; can be natural (beaches, mountains) or man‑made (monuments, malls, museums) and may be publicly or privately owned.

Transportation

The sector that enables movement of travelers by air, water, road, or rail; includes airlines, airports, car rental, coaches, cruises, ferries, rail services, and buses.

Travel Trade

People and firms that resell travel products and services; middlemen between tourism sectors and clients; includes travel agencies/OTAs, tour operators, and destination marketing organizations.

MICE

Stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions; a fast‑growing tourism segment focused on planning and hosting conferences, seminars, and events.

Meeting

A gathering of two or more people with a common agenda to discuss a purpose or topic.

Incentive

A reward given to employees for outstanding performance or achievement.

Convention

A large gathering of delegates or representatives for a shared purpose, often with concurrent activities.

Exhibition

An event that showcases and promotes new products, services, or materials to attendees.

Government (Tourism Role)

Elected authorities that plan, regulate, and promote tourism; responsibilities include policy planning, safety regulations, and market promotion.

Plan and Facilitate Tourism

Developing policies, guidelines, and safety measures to guide tourism growth and management.

Control and Supervision of Tourism

Oversight to prevent disasters, maintain quality standards, balance supply and demand, and protect stakeholders.

Direct Ownership of Tourism Components

Government ownership of assets such as parks, airlines, airports, museums, hotels, and transport hubs to facilitate industry development.

Promote Tourism to Home and Overseas Markets

Marketing activities (maps, literature, information centers, advertising) aimed at increasing visitation domestically and internationally.

DOT (Department of Tourism)

Philippines’ primary planning, coordinating, implementing, and regulatory agency for tourism development and promotion.

NPDC

National Parks Development Committee; develops, maintains, and promotes parks for recreation and education through government and community partnerships.

Intramuros Administration (IA)

Agency responsible for the restoration and development of Intramuros as a historical monument and site.

PCSSD

Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving; sets dive rules and safety standards and regulates scuba‑related establishments.

PRA

Philippine Retirement Authority; government entity promoting the Philippines as a retirement haven to attract foreign retirees.

Nayong Pilipino Foundation

Organization promoting social welfare projects and development through research and private‑public engagement.

DFPC

Duty Free Philippines Corporation; operates duty‑free stores at international airports/seaports and select venues.

TIEZA

Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority; GOCC implementing DOT policies, developing tourism infrastructure, regulating TEZs, and collecting travel tax.

TPB

Tourism Promotions Board; markets the Philippines domestically and internationally and supports large events and conventions.

DENR

Department of Environment and Natural Resources; conserves and manages natural resources and licenses their use.

NEDA

National Economic Development Authority; macroeconomic planning and policy analysis for inclusive development.

NEDC

National Ecotourism Development Committee; policy body for ecotourism, co‑chaired by DOT and DENR, developing a national ecotourism strategy.

ASEAN

Association of Southeast Asian Nations; regional organization of 10 Southeast Asian countries promoting development, cooperation, and stability.

APEC

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation; regional forum of 21 economies promoting trade, investment, and sustainable growth.

IUCN

International Union for Conservation of Nature; network of governments and NGOs focused on conserving nature and promoting sustainable use.

UNWTO

United Nations World Tourism Organization; UN agency promoting responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism.

UNESCO

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; fosters peace and sustainable development, including World Heritage and sustainable tourism programmes.

WTTC

World Travel and Tourism Council; global body representing travel and tourism businesses to advocate growth and sustainability.

CLIA

Cruise Lines International Association; global cruise industry trade association promoting policies for a secure and sustainable cruise sector.

PATA

Pacific Asia Travel Association; not‑for‑profit association promoting responsible travel development with advocacy, research, and events.

WWF

World Wildlife Fund; conservation organization aiming to stop degradation of the planet’s natural environment and promote sustainable living.

TEZ

Tourism Enterprise Zone; designated land area developed into a tourism complex with facilities and services.

World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Programme

UNESCO programme to manage and develop tourism at World Heritage properties in a way that protects their Outstanding Universal Value.