Kate Lorraine C.

Beguina – BSHM-I
Assignment in Macro Perspective in Hospitality and Tourism Industry

TIEZA – Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority

formerly the Philippine Tourism Authority (Filipino: Pangasiwaang Pilipino sa Turismo), is an
agency of the Philippine national government under the Department of Tourism responsible
for implementing policies and programs of the department pertaining to the development,
promotion, and supervision of tourism projects in the Philippines.
TPB – Tourism Promotions Board
This is a body corporate created under this law, which shall have an authorized capital of
P250 Million which shall be fully subscribed by the National Government. It is under the
supervision of the DOT Secretary and attached to the DOT for purposes of program and
policy coordination. The TPB shall formulate and implement an integrated domestic and
international promotions and marketing program for the DOT.
DFPC – Duty Free Philippines Corporation
was founded in 1986. The company’s line of business includes the retail sale of a general line of apparel,
dry goods, hardware, housewares or home furnishings, and groceries.
PRA – Philippine Retirement Authority
a government-owned and -controlled corporation attached to the Philippine Department of
Tourism (DOT) mandated to attract foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens to invest,
reside and retire in the Philippines with the end-view of accelerating the socio-economic
development of the country, contributing to the foreign currency reserve of the economy and
by providing them the best quality of life in the most attractive packages.
NFF -Nayong Filipino Foundation
The Ang Nayong Pilipino Foundation Inc., simply known as the Nayong Pilipino Foundation or Nayong
Pilipino is a non-profit organization based in Manila, Philippines. It is an autonomous government
corporation under the Department of Tourism.
NPDC – National Park Development Committee
The National Parks Development Committee is a government agency that is
tasked to oversee national parks in the Philippines.
IA – Intramurals Administration
The One administering Intramurals Activities
PCSSD – Philippine Commission Sports & School Division
The Philippine Sports Commission is an agency of the Philippine government which tackles matters
concerning sports in the country. The sports agency is independent from the Philippine Olympic Committee
which enjoys autonomy from the government.
PTAA – Philippine Travel Agencies Association
is an organization born out of a union of the national associations of outbound
travel agencies and inbound tour operators in 1979. It was founded to foster unity
in the travel industry and to promote the welfare of its members and the traveling
public.

PATA – Pacific Asia Travel Association

was founded in the year 1951 as a non-profit corporation to stimulate interest in
the Pacific region as a vacation land, and to develop, promote and
facilitate travel to and among the many Pacific destinations.
IATA – International Air Transport Association
International Air Transport Association (IATA) supports aviation with global standards for airline safety ,
security, efficiency and sustainability.
JATA – Japan Association of Travel Agents
Established in Tokyo in 1959, Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) is an association of
registered travel companies. With about 1,170 active members, JATA addresses travel
industry’s common issues, proposes policy initiatives, holds the large-scale tourism exposition
known as Tourism EXPO Japan, and participates in international gatherings such as UNWTO,
WTTC and PATA summits.
CLIA – Cruise Lines International Association
Established in 1975, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the world's
largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice and leading
authority of the global cruise community.
FATA – Federation of ASEAN Travel Association
The Federation of ASEAN Travel Associations – FATA. The Federation of ASEAN Travel Associations
(FATA) is the umbrella body for national travel associations within the ASEAN region. ... It provides a sense
of ASEAN Community for individual travel agents operating in the region.
WTAAA – World Travel Agents Association Alliance
is the single global voice facilitating the exchange of ideas and information to
the global agency community. WTAAA interacts with supplier partners; airlines,
GDS companies, government agencies representing and lobbying on issues on
its members behalf.