Responsible Tourism and Its Socio-Economic Impact on Local Communities UNDERSECRETARY MA. VICTORIA V. JASMIN PHILIPPINE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM 1

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1 Responsible Tourism and Its Socio-Economic Impact on Local Communities 11 June 2011 Bali, Indonesia Presented by UNDERSECRETARY MA. VICTORIA V. JASMIN PHILIPPINE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM 1

2 CONTRIBUTION TO MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT BETWEEN PEOPLE AND SOCIETIES GLOBAL TRENDS Online marketing system Low cost carriers Social networking Senior Citizens and Women will travel more 2

3 CONTRIBUTION TO MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT BETWEEN PEOPLE AND SOCIETIES GLOBAL TRENDS... Natural and man-made disasters Terrorism 3

4 CONTRIBUTION TO MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT BETWEEN PEOPLE AND SOCIETIES DOT & PNP developed the Tourism Oriented Police for Community Order and Protection (TOP COP) Program MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM Joint DOT & PNP Training on Tourism Awareness Seminar In DOT Manila 4

5 CONTRIBUTION TO MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT BETWEEN PEOPLE AND SOCIETIES DOT & PNP developed the Tourism Oriented Police for Community Order and Protection (TOP COP) Program Joint DOT & PNP Training Awareness Seminar 5

6 CONTRIBUTION TO MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT BETWEEN PEOPLE AND SOCIETIES Joint DOT & PNP Training on Tourism Awareness Seminar In Turguegarao City, Cagayan Valley 6

7 OBLIGATIONS OF STAKEHOLDERS IN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Section 5 Government have the right and duty especially in crisis, to inform their nationals of the difficult circumstances even dangers they may encounter during travel abroad 7

8 VEHICLE FOR INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE FULFILLMENT Travelling has become more easier and less costly due to the increase in number of low cost carriers. 8

9 CONTRIBUTION TO MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT BETWEEN PEOPLE AND SOCIETIES Section 3 The host communities and local professionals should acquaint themselves find out their lifestyles, tastes and expectations. 9

10 A USER OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF MANKIND AND CONTRIBUTOR TO ITS ENHANCEMENT Section 4 Tourism activity should be planned in such a way allow traditional cultural products, crafts and folklore to survive and flourish 10

11 A FACTOR OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Grassroots Entrepreneurs for Eco-Tourism (GREET) Program 11

12 A FACTOR OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Grassroots Entrepreneurs for Eco-Tourism (GREET) Program 12

13 A FACTOR OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Section 1 Local population should be associated with tourism activities, share equitably in the economic, social and cultural benefits MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM Grassroots Entrepreneurs for Eco-Tourism (GREET) Program 13

14 A FACTOR OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Section 1 Safeguard the natural environment, to achieve continuous and sustainable economic growth Energy Efficient Resorts GREEN TOURISM 14

15 A FACTOR OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Section 4 Tourism activities should be designed to protect the national heritage composed ecosystems and biodiversity Environmental fees in Boracay 15

16 A FACTOR OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ASEAN Green Hotel Award GREEN HOTEL AWARD 16

17 BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 344 (ACCESSIBILITY LAW) and its IRR 17

18 Republic Act 9593 (Tourism Act) 18

19 A USER OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF MANKIND AND CONTRIBUTOR TO ITS ENHANCEMENT Section 2 Tourism policies and activities with respect for the artistic, archaeological and cultural heritage Protect, preserve, conserve and promote the nation s cultural heritage, its property and histories, and the ethnicity of local communities. Establish and strengthen cultural institutions, and Protect cultural workers and ensure their professional development and well-being. 19

20 RIGHTS OF THE WORKERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY Section 2 Salaried and self-employed workers in the tourism industry and related activities have the right and the duty to acquire appropriate initial and continuous training PDOT trainings conducted together with Tourism Industry Board Foundation, Inc. 20

21 RIGHTS OF THE WORKERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY Section 2 Salaried and self-employed workers in the tourism industry and related activities have the right and the duty to acquire appropriate initial and continuous training PDOT trainings conducted together with Tourism Industry Board Foundation, Inc. 21

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