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WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATIONS

UNWTO is the largest tourism organization
Originated for the International Congress of Official Traffic Associations, the World
Tourism Organization is a United Nations agency that deals with tourism related
issues. As of 2005, its membership included more than 350 affiliate members, 145
countries, and 7 territories and representing educational institutions, private sector,
and tourists associations. The UNWTO is located in Madrid, Spain

IATA means the International Trade Organization of Airlines

Established in 1945, in Havana Cuba, The International Air Transport Association
that is commonly referred to as IATA is an international trade organization of
airlines that is located in Quebec, Canada. It was the successor of the International
Air Traffic Association established in 1919 in The Hague. It was comprised originally
of 57 members in 31 nations in North America and Europe, and the organization has
grown to include more than 270 members from nearly 140 nations worldwide.

PATA -- the Leading Organization for Promoting the Pacific Region

The Pacific Asia Travel Association, commonly referred to as PATA, is the authority
on travel to the Pacific region and Asia, offering information on transportation,
accommodations and attractions, in addition to helpful travel tips and approximate
rates. Today as ever, the Association adheres to its founding principle, which is to
promote the myriad features of the Pacific region by uniting a number of tourism
authorities to provide tourist with information and services.

The Tourism and Travel Research Association

The Tourism and Travel Research Association is a professional body, composed of
users and providers of tourism and travel research, and serving as a primary
resource to tourism and travel industry. As a recognized leader, the Association
develops standards and promotes application of top quality travel and tourism
research. The TTRA membership in more than 20 countries all over the world offers
unique networking opportunities.

WATA - World Association of Travel Agencies

Formed in 1949, the World Association of Travel Agencies, commonly known as
WATA, is the global network of professional travel agents operating throughout the
world to provide customers with top quality service and expertise. Joining WATA,
independent travel agents become part of the Global Network that gives them a
recognized presence in all parts of the world, a network where costs are highly
competitive and the services are excellent.

The International Federation of Tourism

Established in 1996 with the aim to provide the IT and tourism industry with place
to call their own, the International Federation of Tourism is the leading independent
community for the development and exchange of knowledge, concerning the use
and influence of new information and communication technologies in the tourism
and travel industry. The headquarters of the International Federation of Tourism are
based in Innsbruck, Austria.

Tourism Act of 2009: Tourism Infrastructure and

Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA)
The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), which
shall have an authorized capital of P250 Million fully subscribed by the National
Government, shall be under the supervision of the Secretary and attached to the
DOT for purposes of program and policy coordination.

The TIEZA shall be exempt from the payment of corporate income tax.

Mandate. – The TIEZA shall be a body corporate which shall designate, regulate
and supervise the TEZs established under this Act, as well as develop, manage and
supervise tourism infrastructure projects in the country. It shall supervise and
regulate the cultural, economic and environmentally sustainable development of
TEZs toward the primary objective of encouraging investments therein. It shall
ensure strict compliance of the TEZ operator with the approved development plan.
The TIEZA shall have the power to impose penalties for failure or refusal of the
tourism enterprises to comply with the approved development plan, which shall also
be considered a violation of the terms of accreditation.

In addition to its mandate to regulate and supervise TEZs, the TIEZA shall likewise
be deemed a government infrastructure corporation under the the Administrative
Code of 1987 (Executive Order No. 292).

Tourism enterprises outside of TEZs and without accreditation shall be governed by

pertinent laws, rules and regulations.

General Powers and Functions of the TIEZA Board. – The TIEZA Board shall
have the general powers of a corporation as provided under the Corporation Code.
Furthermore, it shall also have the following powers:

1. Organize the TIEZA in a manner most efficient and economical for the
conduct of its business and the implementation of its mandate.
2. Develop policies, plans and programs in coordination with the Department for
the development and operation of TEZs and adopt rules and regulations
necessary for the implementation of the provisions of this law.
3. Enter into, make, perform and carry out contracts of every class, kind and
description which are necessary or incidental to the realization of its purposes
with any person, firm or corporation, private or public, and with foreign
government entities.
4. Contract loans, indebtedness and credit, issue commercial papers and bonds,
in any local or convertible foreign currency from international financial
 institutions, foreign government entities, and local or foreign private
commercial banks or similar institutions under such terms and conditions
prescribed by law, rules and regulations.
5. Execute any deed of guarantee, mortgage, pledge, trust or assignment of any
property for the purpose of financing the programs and projects deemed vital
for the early attainment of its goals and objectives, subject to the provisions
of the Constitution.
6. Construct, own or lease, operate and maintain infrastructure facilities or
enter into joint ventures, and grant franchises for, and supervise the
operation of, public utilities within TEZs, in coordination with LGUs and
agencies concerned.
7. Undertake, or authorize the undertaking of, reclamation projects within TEZs.
8. Preserve, restore or reconstruct all national cultural treasures and shrines
located within TEZs, in coordination with the National Museum and other
concerned agencies.
9. Receive donations, grants, bequests and assistance of all kinds from local
and foreign governments and private sectors and utilize the same.
10.Exercise eminent domain and police power, including, but not limited to, the
ower to recommend to the Department the removal of structures which may
be considered nuisances per se or which impede or impair the enjoyment of
historical, cultural and natural endowments.
11.Coordinate with LGUs and other government agencies for the provision of
basic services, utilities and infrastructure required by TEZs.
12.Review and approve proposals for the designation of TEZs based on the
criteria provided herein, and approve, facilitate and assist in the organization
of TEZ Operators.
13.Regulate and supervise the operations of TEZ Operators, review and ensure
compliance with the development plans, and establish and implement other
policies, plans and programs for the development and operation of TEZs.
14.Register, monitor and regulate enterprises seeking to invest and operate
within a TEZ, and approve and grant incentives to such registered enterprises
as provided under this Act.

World Tourism Organization

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), based in Madrid, Spain, is a
United Nations agency dealing with questions relating to tourism. It compiles the
World Tourism rankings. The World Tourism Organization is a significant global
body, concerned with the collection and collation of statistical information on
international tourism. This organization represents public sector tourism bodies,
from most countries in the world and the publication of its data makes possible
comparisons of the flow and growth of tourism on a global scale. The official
languages of UNWTO are Arabic, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

The World Tourism Organization plays a role in promoting the development of

responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism, paying particular
attention to the interests of developing countries.

The Organization encourages the implementation of the Global Code of Ethics for
Tourism, with a view to ensuring that member countries, tourist destinations and
businesses maximize the positive economic, social and cultural effects of tourism
and fully reap its benefits, while minimizing its negative social and environmental
impacts.

UNWTO is committed to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, geared

toward reducing poverty and fostering sustainable development.