Lesson 1 - Department of Tourism

• DOT - Department of Tourism
• Department of Tourism's logo symbolizes Pearl "Perlas ng Silangan"or also known as "Pearl of Oriency"
• The Pearl in DOT'S Logo symbolizes the smile of Filipinos because we are known for being hospitable.
• 13 Light of Pearl symbolizes - 13 regions of the Philippines or 13 tourist spots in the Philippines.
• Department of Tourism - Government agency that is responsible for developing and promoting tourist destinations.
• The DOT enchances the country's tourism, infrastracture, promoting tourism destinations, and ensuring overall growth and sustainability of the tourism sector.
• Sustainability - Pangangalaga sa mga tourist spots around the country.
• Early Begginings:

  1956 - Philippine Tourist and Travel Association (PTTA), was created by Republic Act No. 710
• PTTA - Philippine Tourism and Travel Association
• Republic Act No. 710 - created PTTA
• 1973 - Presidencial Decree No. 189 created the DOT, with the bureau of Tourism as one of its primary units.
• Presidencial Decree No. 189 (May 11, 1973) - created DOT
• It was reorganized through Executive Order No. 120 under Article II, Section 1 (a) and Article III of the 1986 Constitution.
• Executive Order - refers to order of the President of the country.
• The DOT is the primary planning, implementing, and regulatory government agency tasked to develop and promote The Philippine's Tourism Industry, both domestic and international. It is mandated to promote, encourage, and develop tourism as a socio-economic activity.
• Primary Function of the DOT:

  • Tourist Promotion: Advertising and Marketing
  • Infrastracture Development
  • Regulation and Standards and Sustainability Initiatives
• It's More Fun in the Philippines is an 11 years old slogan that was replaced by "Love the Philippines" in a bid to offer not only fun but also meaningful travel and experiences.