Department of Tourism
Philippine Industry Dir.: Dept. of Tourism

Under the overall vision of Philippines 200, the Department of Tourism is the central government agency primarily responsible for catapulting the Philippines into leadership rank in the global tourism industry by year 2000.

Two government corporations are attached to DOT for policy and programs coordination.

The Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) is in charge of tourism infrastructure and facilities while the

Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC) is directly accountable for tourism marketing and promotion.

The Department carries out its tourism promotion and regulation programs mainly through its regional offices. Its overseas operations are implemented through corresponding units located in Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Osaka, Hong Kong and Sydney. Marketing representatives are likewise employed in Taiwan, Singapore and Korea.

American Chamber of Commerce of the Phils.

Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.