chap6 (tourism act of 2009)
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Chapter 6
TOURISM ACT OF 2009
Learning Objectives
Understand the importance and benefits of Department of Tourism’s reorganization through R.A. 9593 (Tourism Act of 2009) to the country;
Analyze the changes that has occurred in the department especially to its attached agencies after the implementation of the new law; and
Check the country’s status after this law’s implementation.
Presentation Outline
Tourism Act of 2009 – background What is R. A. 9593 (Tourism Policy Act of 2009)? DOT changes after the law implementation
(structure, attached agencies, funding, functions/duties and policies)
Status of program implementation
R.A. 9593 (Background)
Approved by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on May 12, 2009 and published in the Official Gazette on July 13, 2009;
Approved by Congress as SENATE BILL 2213/HOUSE BILL 5229, entitled:
“AN ACT DECLARING A NATIONAL POLICY FOR TOURISM AS AN ENGINE OF INVESTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, GROWTH AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND STRENGTHENING THE DOT, ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES, TO EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT THAT POLICY…”
R.A. 9593 (Background)
IRR was signed on November 10, 2009 and published November 12, 2009;
Signed by the former President during the “One Visayas Summit on Climate Change” at Imperial Palace, Cebu City;
Tourism Act of 2009
DECLARED POLICY: Tourism is an indispensable element of the national economy and an industry of national interest and importance; harnessed as an engine of socio-economic growth/cultural affirmation, to generate investment, foreign exchange, employment and to mold national pride.
Strengthens the Department of Tourism (DOT) and its attached agencies to effectively and efficiently implement that policy, and appropriates funds therefore.”
The Department of Tourism (DOT)
Primary planning, programming, coordinating and implementing/regulatory agency in the development and promotion of the tourism industry.
CHANGES AFTER THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
R.A. 9593
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DOT Structure
After R.A. 9593, DOT will be…
empowered to strengthen the different agencies attached to it in order to more efficiently and effectively coordinate the functions and resources of government for tourism promotions and development programs, as well as eliminate overlaps of functions.
given a bigger jet engine to make our tourism industry very globally competitive” as the law allows the setting up of a system of accreditation, standards-setting and classification to make the tourism industry globally competitive (former Secretary Ace Durano).
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Attached Agencies Before
Philippine Tourism Authority
Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation
Intramuros Administration
Nayong Pilipino Foundation, Inc.
National Parks Development Committee
After Tourism Infrastructure and
Enterprise Zone Authority Tourism Promotions Board Intramuros Administration Nayong Pilipino Foundation,
Inc. National Parks
Development Committee Duty Free Philippines
Corporation Philippine Retirement
Authority Philippine Commission on
Sports Scuba Diving
Attached Agencies
From PTA to TIEZA From PCVC to TPB From DFP to DFPC
TIEZA
a corporate body, to regulate and supervise TEZs as well as develop, manage and supervise tourism infrastructure projects in the country.
TIEZA
Funding: 50% of the proceeds of travel taxes Reasonable share from the collections of the Office of
Resource Generation Income from TIEZA projects At least 5% from the travel tax collection in the TIEZA
share shall be earmarked for historic, cultural, religious and heritage sites and prime tourist destination
TPB
To formulate and implement an integrated domestic and international promotions and marketing program, market the Philippines as a major convention destination, ensure regular advertisement abroad.
TPB
Funding: 70% of the 50% income of the DFPC At least 25% of the 50% share of the NG in PAGCOR
remittance At least 25% of the NG share in the remittances from
airports/seaports Special contingency fund- 10% of the allocation for
promotions shall be set aside for emergencies
Mandatory Accreditation
DOT shall prescribe and regulate standards for the operation of tourism business. Primary tourism enterprises shall be required to periodically obtain accreditation.
Accreditation for Secondary tourism Enterprises shall be voluntary.
LOCAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
PLANS/TOURISM OFFICERS
LGU’s shall prepare local tourism development plans, land use, infrastructure development and standards for tourism enterprises.
Every province, city or municipality which has a significant tourism industry shall have a permanent position for a tourism officer and must also establish a tourist information and assistance centre.
Other Feature
PNP to create a Tourism Security Force within areas of high tourism traffic.
CURRENT STATUS
Projects/Programs
Key Issues
Transition to RA 9593 (Tourism Act) Industry conflicts on IRR Organizational structure, staffing and funding
Major Industry Concerns Blacklisting
Key Hurdles to Increased Arrivals Limited access and interconnections to source markets Lack of, or inadequate, infrastructure and tourist facilities
Bottlenecks to Investment Generation Unfriendly business environment Inconsistent regulations
Immediate actions taken to address key
issues Ongoing review of IRR, in consultation with
industry stakeholders; Coordinate and fast-track implementation of
RA 9593; Work with Economic Managers to address
nagging industry concerns.
Status of Infrastructure Projects in Central
PhilippinesProject Type Project Cost(in Pesos)
Status
Government 72.14B
Bicol International Airport Development Project 3.44B On-Going
Tacloban Airport Development Project 1.21 B Completed
Panglao Island International Airport Development Project 7.540 B On-Going
Siargao Airport Development Project 0.058 B Completed
Dumaguete Airport Development Project 0.290 B Completed
Puerto Princesa Airport Development Project 3.347 B Completed
Busuanga Airport Development Project 224.80 M Completed
Kalibo Airport Development Project 179.0 M Completed
Cebu North Coastal Road Project 2.696 B Completed
Bohol Circumferential Road Project 2.200 B Completed
Boracay Island Circumferential Road Project 60.0 M On-Going
Tubigon Port Development Project 20.00 M Completed
Balbagon Port Project 75.27 M Completed
South Rail Project 50.89 B On-Going
Private
Boracay Water Utility Project 1.169 B On-Going
Caticlan International Airport Development Project 2.507 B On-Going
TOTAL 75.817 B
International airlines have already announced new regular and charter flights not only to Manila but also to
key tourist destinations.
New Iloilo Airport New Bacolod (Silay)Airport
TOURISM ECONOMIC ZONES (TEZ) APPROVED INVESTMENTS
NAME OF APPROVED TEZ LOCATION SIZE (HA.)
Boracay Eco-Village Resort Tourism Economic Zone
Boracay Island 79.21
Eastbay Arts, Recreational and Tourism Zone (Thunderbird Fiesta Resort & Casino)
San Roque, AngonoBinangonan, Rizal
26.88
Fort Ilocandia Tourism Economic Zone Laoag, Ilocos Norte 77.47
John Hay Social Tourism Economic Zone Baguio City 301.86
Misibis Resorts and Estates Bacacay, Albay 19.67
Newport City CyberTourism Zone (Megaworld development in Villamor
Airbase)
Pasay City 25.34
Pamalican Island Tourism Ecozone (Joint venture of Aboitiz and Andres Soriano
groups)
Cuyo, Palawan 89.75
Phil. BXT Corp. Tourism Economic Zone (Imperial Palace Waterpark & Spa)
Lapu – Lapu City 7.50
San Lazaro Tourism and Business Park (Manila Jockey Club)
Sta. Cruz, Manila 7.42
Tourism Sector Level Value Chain
Awarenessand Perception
of thePhilippines
Tour Package
Acquisition
Transpor- tation/
Air Flight
Accom- modation
Delivery and Tourist
Satisfaction
Awareness and perception of the Philippines
Sales channels
Travel agents
Air accessibility and airports
Hotel capacity and utilization
Tourist satisfaction levels
Quality and value of tourist products and services
All elements to be tracked and measured by the DOT