CHAPTER 2

• A total of 1,760 accredited accommodation establishments (with an equivalent of 289,649 rooms) were inventoried in 2017.
• The labor sector may be divided into two categories: organized groups and unaffiliated tourism workers.
• Customers are regarded as probably the most significant among all industry stakeholders.
• Government Agencies

  • Department of Tourism (DOT)

  • Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

  • Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC)

  • Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board ( LTFRB)

  • Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

  • Department of Health(DOH)
• Regulators

  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

  • Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

  • Anti- Money Laudering Law

  • Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC)
• Schools are considered a major source or feeder of the labor force of the tourism Industry.
• Intermediaries and Consolidators


  These are organizations that act as middlemen or agents of key players in the industry.
• Examples of intermediaries and consolidators are travel agencies and tour operators.
• Suppliers and Service Providers


  Hotels, restaurants, bars, spas, theme parks, and other tourism oriented establishments rely on reputable suppliers and service providers for their operational needs.
• Media and Advocacy Groups

  • News, organizations, publications, members of the press, and advocacy groups comprise the final group of stake holders. They contribute to shaping the opinion and perception of brands.
• EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS FOR NEW GRADUATES


  an applicant is so eager to get employed in his dream company but won’t get hired because he does not possess the qualities of the desired entry level employee.
• Stakeholders in the Tourism Industry and Hospitality Sectors

  • Business sectors

  • Labor Sectors

  • Market Segments

  • Government and regulators

  • Academe

  • Intermediaries and consolidators

  • Suppliers and service providers

  • Media and advocacy groups
• Government and Regulators


  One of the most important stakeholders in the tourism industry as they formulate or implements laws, policies and rules to be observed both by the business and labor sectors.