TOURISM

ORGANIZATION
Since tourism is a diverse industry made up of many
different segments, there is a need to interrelate and
share information. This has ledd to the establishment
of several public and pricvate organization at the
international, national, state, and local levels.

Aside from the suppliers of services and faccilities to

tourists, there are also several tourism organization
that play significant roles in the tourism industry.
These organizations influence and contribute to the
smooth running of the tourism industry.
OBJECTIVES
• Discuss the role of tourism organizations in the development of tourism.
• Enumerate the different types and categories of Tourism Organization.
• Give examples of intergovernmental and non – governmental organizations.
• Explain the functions of national tourism.

DISCUSS ENUMERATE EXAMPLES EXPLAIN

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There are different types of tourism organizations which may be categorized into the following
criteria:
• Geographical Scope
• Ownership
• Function or type of activity
• Industry
• Motive

Part 1

Geographical Scope 4 sec Ownership 2 sec

Function or type of activity 1 sec Industry 5 sec

NON – GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
GLOBAL INTEREST REGIONAL INTEREST

1 3 5 8 10 13 15 17

PACIFIC ASIA TRAVEL

WORLD HEALTH
2 4 6 9 11 ASSIOCIATION 14 16 18
ORGANIZATION

19 21 23 25 27 29 4

WORLD TOURISM 20 INTERNATIONAL

22 LABOR24 28 30 5
26 SOUTH ASIAN TRAVEL
ORGANIZATION ORGANIZATION

6 8 10 12 10 21 23 25

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC

COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATION IN
7 9
AVIATION 11 13 20 22 24 26
COMMITTEE ON TOURISM EUROPEAN UNION
INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
GLOBAL INTEREST REGIONAL INTEREST

1 3 5 8 10 13 15 17

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
2 4 6 OF SCIENTIFIC EXPERTS IN9 11 OF AMERICA 14 16 18
TOURISM TRAVEL

19 21 23 25 27 29 4

INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 20 22 24 28 30 5
26 SOUTH ASIAN TRAVEL
ASSOCIATION

6 8 10 12 10 21 23 25

WORLD ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS AFRICAN TRAVEL

7 OF TRAVEL
9 AGENTS11 13 AND CONVENTION 20 22 24 26
ASSOCIATION
ASSOCIATION
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World Tourism Organization

• stimulate economic growth and job creation
• provide incentives for protecting the environment and heritage of destinations
• promote peace and understanding among all the nations of the world

EXAMPLES OF WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION

International Air Transport

International Civil Aviation Association (IATA)
Organization (ICAO)
 Examples of Regional Tourism Organizations
Regional Tourism Organization

Pacific Asia Travel Association

• enhance the sustainable growth, value and quality of
travel and tourism
• provide leadership and advocacy to its member of
government, state and city tourism bodies, airlines,
cruise lines and travel industry company
• organizes conferences of essential networking,
business and educational events

European Travel Commission

• to build the value of tourism in all beautiful and

diverse countries of Europe through, in particular,
cooperating in areas of sharing best practices,
market allegiance and promotion.
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NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION

The national growth of tourism over the years has
established its importance to the economy of a country.
It is not surprising that Philippines has also such group.

Functions of National Tourism Organization

1 sec 1 sec
a. General Administration of Travel and Tourism
c. Research and Statistics

b. Planning and Investment 1 sec

d. Vocational Training 1 sec
Functions of National Tourism Organization

a. General Administration of Travel and b. Planning and Investment

c. Research and Statistics d. Vocational Tra
Tourism

• Physical planning at national level • College collecting tourism and • Administra

• economic planning travel statistics Activities
• Planning social aims • Research on Tourism • Establishin
• Tourism area development training sch
• Tourism marketing Surveys
• Financing of Tourism • Organizing
accommodation study cycle
• Financing of Tourism Infrastructure • Producing
schools
Functions of National Tourism Organization

d. Vocational Training e. Promotion

• Advertising
• Public relations
• Promotional Materials
• Fairs and Exhibits
• Familiarization Tours
• Organizing seminars
• Establishing and operating tourism
information offices
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Sectoral Organization
are associated with a particular sector of the tourism
industry such as transport, accommodation, attractions,
courier services or recreational pursuits.

Examples of Sectoral Organization

Hotel Transportation Travel Agencies Tour Operators

• International Hotel and • Hotel Association of New York • World Association of Travel • European Tour Operators
Restaurant Association • International Air Transport Agencies Association
• Association • •
American Hotel and Lodging Philippine Travel Agencies International Association Of
• European Region Airlines
Association Association Association Antarctica Tour Operators
• Cambodia Hotel Association • Cruise Lines International • International Airline Travel • Cebu Association of Tour
Association Agent Network Operators
National Tourism Offices

• Philippine Tourism Authority

(PTA)
• Philippine Convention and
Visitors Corporation (PCVC)
• Intramuros Administration
(IA)
• National Parks Development
Committee (NPDC)
• Nayong Pilipino Foundation
(NPF)
Professional Tourism Organizations

• The United states travel Data center (USTDC)

• Travel Industry Association of America (TIAA)
• Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA)
• American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA)
• Universal Federation of Travel Agents Association
(UFTAA)
• World Association for Professional Training in
Tourism (WAPTT)
• Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional
education (CHRIE)
• Association of Travel Marketing Executives (ATME)
• The Society of Travel and Tourism Education
(SOTTE)
Tourism Organization in the Philippines

• Philippine travel Agencies Association

(PTAA)
• The Hotel and Restaurant Association of the
Philippines (HRAP)
• Tourism Educators of Schools, College, and
Universities (TESCU)
• Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educators
of the Philippines (COHREP)
• The Association of Administrator in
Hospitality, Hotel and Restaurant
Management Educational Institutions
(AARMEI)
SUMMARY
The international character of modern tourism and the growing influence of international agencies in various fields are shown in the growth of international
cooperation and organization in tourism.
Some countries and regions have felt the need to band together to strengthen their respective tourism programs like Common Market Travel Association.
Countries that are often visited by tourists have a national tourism office that regulates and promotes tourist activities such as Department of Tourism in the Philippines.
The National Professional tourism organizations in the Philippines are the following: Philippine Travel
Agencies Association (PTAA), Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines (CHRAP), Tourism
Educators of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (TESCU), Women in Travel Philippines (WTP),
Network of Independent Travel Agencies (NITAS), Guides Incorporated Philippines (GIP), and
Movement of Incentive Travel Executives (MITE).
There are also several national professional tourism organizations that work closely with the
government to promote tourism in there respective countries. One of which is Society of Travel and
Tourism Education.