1. General Assembly Regional Commissions Executive Council
Committees Secretariat
2. Programmes of the organization Improving competitiveness in
terms of quality and standards, security and health, investment,
and trade. Management of destination in terms of marketing,
branding, positioning, product development, information management,
and ensuring the quality of the visitors experience. Development
assistance in the promotion of the tourism industry as an engine
for socio-economic growth. Education and training in terms of
capacity building initiatives, development assistance, and the
quality of tourism education. Information and communication
propagation.
3. Programmes of the organization Analysis of market trends,
tourism markets, and techniques for tourism promotion. Risk and
crisis management under challenging circumstances. Analysis,
collection, and publication of tourism statistics. Sustainable
development of tourism in terms of poverty reduction, climate
change, and other cultural, social, and ethical aspects of
tourism.
4. the designated authority of the United Nations pertaining to
issues related to the environment at the global and regional level
assists developing countries in implementing environmentally sound
policies and practices responsible in assisting these countries
maintain and develop sustainable tourism by demonstrating its
benefits to the economy, environment, and culture
5. Works of the organization Support governments and stake
holders in the international and regional level in integrating
tourism sustainability in its policies. Cooperate with the tourism
industry in promoting sustainable production patterns. Develop
consumer based activities or sustainable tourism services by
cooperating with NGOs with existing programs in sustainable
tourism. Promote innovation throughout the tourism industry.
6. Works of the organization Efficient consumption of
resources. Manage ecosystems such as protected areas and fragile
ecosystems. Effective planning of land use and tourism
development.
7. Some of the projects of the organization Hotel Energy
Solutions-Toolkit a toolkit that enables small and medium
enterprise hotels assess their current energy use Raising Awareness
on Climate Change and Tourism develops campaign materials to
provide information on what tourists and the tourism industry can
do that impacts climate change
8. Some of the projects of the organization Sowing the Seeds of
Change includes a teaching pack to support hospitality education
centers to expand their environmental and sustainable tourism
curricula Disaster Risk Reduction in Tourism Destinations to
increase the disaster management capacity of tourist destinations
that were affected by the tsunami
9. A non-profit, non-governmental organization which comprises
the Chairmen and CEOs of the worlds top organizations in all
sectors of the industry. Its mission is to raise awareness that the
travel and tourism industry is one of the worlds largest industries
which employs about 235 million people.
10. Some goals of the organization Work with governments and
key industry and regional players to: make tourism a strategic
economic development and employment priority eliminate barriers to
growth in the industry accelerate industry growth
11. Some goals of the organization Undertake extensive
macro-economic research to assess the impact of travel and tourism
to the economy of 181 countries around the world. Promote
responsible tourism development to protect the industry and the
environment.
12. Pacific Asia Travel Association A membership organization
that works to promote the responsible development of travel and
tourism in the Asia Pacific Region. It has provided campaigns and
trainings to countries for the improvement of their tourism
industry after a natural disaster.
13. Goals of PATA Advance the role of tourism in poverty
alleviation, cultural awareness, and the preservation of human
dignity. Recognize the best practice in sustainability and
corporate social responsibility. Establish, undertake and promote
education and training programs aimed at achieving best practice
management and operation of travel and tourism activities. Promote
and adopt mechanisms and guidelines that aim to reduce
environmentally harmful impacts and resource depletion.
14. Various tourism companies who are members of the
organization can enjoy the following benefits: Network with key
travel and tourism industry players during PATA events Be well
informed with the latest industry news and updates Opportunity to
receive industry wide recognition and win PATA awards Receive
assistance when confronted with climate change, crisis in
communications, travel advisories, issues on aviation and
sustainable development. Right to use the PATA member logo.
Qualified to serve on PATA board and committees.
15. Some of the companies in the Philippines affiliated with
PATA are: Le Soleil DBoracay Resort Inc. Pan Pacific Travel
Corporation Ayala Land Inc. Philippine Amusement and Gaming
Corporation (PAGCOR) Department of Tourism Philippine Tourism
Authority Philippine Tourism Promotions Board (PTPB)
16. A non-governmental organization organized in 1952 that
advocates leisure as a means for improving the quality of life.
Members discuss any issues, views, policies, projects, and other
initiatives that have implications on leisure.
17. WLOs position statements All people have the right to
leisure activities, in accordance to the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights that the government must recognize. Governments must
make sure that there are recreational opportunities available to
its people. Leisure activities must be used for self-fulfillment,
development of personal and social relationships, development of
cultural identity, promotion of international understanding and the
enhancement of the quality of life.
18. WLOs position statements Citizens must have access to all
information on leisure and its opportunities. The nature and
importance of leisure must be taught by educational institutions to
be integrated to ones personal lifestyle.
19. International Air Transport Association An organization
whose mission is to represent, lead, and serve the airline
industry. It fights for the interests of airlines across the globe,
contests unreasonable rules and charges, strives for sensible
regulations, and holds the government and regulators accountable.
Its foremost goals are to improve safety standards and to lessen
any impact of air transport to the environment.
20. Mission of IATA To simplify the travel and shipping process
while minimizing costs. For airlines to operate safely, securely,
efficiently, and economically under clear and defined rules. For
governments to make better long term decisions by being informed
about the complexities of the aviation industry.
21. GROUP 1 CHINA MAINLAND HONG KONG MACAU THAILAND MALAYSIA
SOUTH KOREA SINGAPORE JAPAN INDONESIA TAIWAN VIETNAM INDIA
22. GROUP 2 SAUDI ARABIA UAE EGYPT JORDAN IRAN ISRAEL OMAN
LEBANON QATAR YEMEN
23. GROUP 3 MOROCCO SOUTH AFRICA TUNISIA ALGERIA TURKEY
AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND NEW CALEDONIA GUAM PALAU
24. GROUP 4 FRANCE SPAIN ITALY GERMANY UK RUSSIA AUSTRIA
UKRAINE GREECE NETHERLANDS BELGIUM SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRIES NORWAY,
SWEDEN, FINLAND
25. GROUP 5 US MEXICO CANADA BRAZIL ARGENTINA DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC CHILE PUERTO RICO PERU VENEZUELA COLOMBIA PARAGUAY
26. FORMAT I. BASIC FACTS LANUAGE, CURRENCY, CAPITAL, FLAG,
GOVT, TRIVIA, ETC II. ACCESS ROUTES AIR, SEA, LAND III.
GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES MOST VISITED TOURIST ATTRACTIONS (5-10 PER
COUNTRY) IV. DISTINCT CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES UNIQUE CULTURE, RELIGION,
FESTIVAL, ETC V. GASTRONOMY - CUISINES
