The Philippine tourism industry involves both government and private sectors working together. The government is responsible for tourism policies, destination development guidelines, and industry regulation. Key government agencies include the Department of Tourism, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Labor and Employment, Department of Agriculture, Securities and Exchange Commission, and Philippine Tourism Authority. Private sector entities involved cover transportation, hospitality, food and beverage, activities and attractions, travel and trade, and other businesses catering to travelers needs.

1. GOVERNMENT AND
PRIVATE SECTORS
INVOLVED IN TOURISM
INDUSTRY

2. Philippine Tourism Industry
A composite industries and entities,
both public and private involved in the
planning, development, marketing,
sales, operations and evaluation of
destinations, products and services that
cater to the needs of the travellers both
foreign and domestic.

3. The Government Sector’s Role
 Responsible for the formulation of
tourism policies
 Provides guidelines for the
development of destinations
 Regulates the industry in collaboration
with other government industries

4. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
1. Department of Tourism (DOT)
- the primary government agency
charged with the responsibility to
encourage, promote, and develop tourism
as a major socio-economic activity to
generate foreign currency and employment
and to spread the benefits of tourism to
both private and public sector.

5. 2. Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR)
- primary agency responsible for the
conservation, management, development,
and proper use of the country’s environment
and natural resources.
3. Department of Labor and Employment
(DOLE)
- promote gainful employment
opportunities, develop human resources,
protect workers and promote their welfare,
and maintain industrial peace.

6. 4. Department of Agriculture (DA)
- responsible for the promotion of
agricultural development growth. It
provides the policy framework, helps direct
public investments, and in partnership with
LGUs provides the support services
necessary to make agriculture and agri-
based enterprises profitable.
5. Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC)
- registration, licensing, regulation and
supervision of all corporations and
partnerships organized in the Philippines,

7. 6. Philippine Tourism Authority
- mandated to implement policies and
programs of the department pertaining to
the development, promotion, and
supervision of tourism projects in the
Philippines.

8. PRIVATE SECTORS INVOLVED IN
TOURISM
1. Transportation
2. Hospitality Business
3. Food and Beverage
4. Activities and Attractions (Entertainment)
5. Travel and Trade
6. Other private sector entities