TOURISM
PROMOTIONS BOARD (TPB)
Sections 25
and 45 of Republic Act 9593 provides that the Philippine Convention
and Visitors Corporation is reorganized and renamed as the Tourism
Promotions Board (TPB) which shall be a body corporate under
the supervision of the Secretary and attached to the Department
of Tourism.
Mandate
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Responsible
for marketing and promoting the Philippines domestically and
internationally as a major global tourism destination , highlighting
the uniqueness and assisting the development of tourism products
and services, with an end view of increasing tourist arrivals
and investment; |
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It
shall market the Philippines as a major convention destination
in Asia; |
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It
shall take charge of attracting, promoting, facilitating and
servicing large scale events, international fairs and conventions,
congresses, sports competitions, expositions and the like; |
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Ensure
regular advertisement abroad of the countrys major tourism
destination and other tourism products |
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It
may also provide incentives to travel agencies abroad which are
able to draw tourists and tourism investments to the country. |
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