Convergence for Competitive, Sustainable, and Inclusive Tourism
Tourism Vision
Develop a highly competitive, environmentally sustainable and socially responsible tourism industry that promotes inclusive growth through employment generation and equitable distribution of income
2016 - 2022
NTDP Development Framework Cluster Approach Defined a logical and spatial framework by: - Linked to one or more gateways - Interdependence between TDAs - Range of destination offerings
NTDP Implementation Framework Convergence Approach - Create partnerships - Ensure participatory governance - Strengthen stakeholders capacity LGUs, DILG (PNP, ROs), TESDA, DOT, Private Sector LGUs, DTI (BOI & ROs), DENR, DA, DOH, TIEZA DSWD, DOTr (LTFRB, Marina), DOT (TPB, ROs), Private Sector, Cultural Agencies DOTr, CAAP, CAB, NEDA, DPWH, DFA, DOJ, DOF, DBM, DOT, LGUs, Private Sector LGUs, Congress, Local Stakeholders, DOT (ROs) Other NGAs
Convergence? Two or more things coming together, joining together or evolving into one
6Cs of Convergence
Common Vision and Framework R.A. 9593 (Tourism Act of 2009)
SECTION 34. Tourism Infrastructure Program. – The Department, in accordance with the National Tourism Development Plan and local government initiatives, shall coordinate with the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Transportation and Communications in the establishment of a tourism infrastructure program in the respective work programs of said agencies, identifying therein vital access roads, airports, seaports and other infrastructure requirement in identified tourism areas. The said agencies and the DBM shall accord priority status to the funding of this tourism infrastructure program.
Subchapter II -E Shared Responsibilities of National and Local Governments SEC. 35. Coordination between National and Local Governments SECTION 36. National Tourism Development Planning. SECTION 37. Local Tourism Development Planning.
Commitment Champions, Funds, Time
Criteria Activity and Fund Prioritization Selection of Beneficiaries
Communication Sustained Implementation, Conflict Production
Communities Participatory governance (business groups, CSOs, Pos, academe, development partners)
Calibration Monitoring, Measurement and Evaluation Openness to Change and Innovations
Convergence Types and Examples •
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Formal DOT-DPWH: Tourism Road Infra Program (TRIP) DOT-DENR: National Ecotourism Strategy DOT-PCW: Gender and Development Program DOT-CHED-TESDA-TIBFI: HR Development Program DOT-DSWD: Assistance to Beneficiaries DOT-DA: Ongoing (Farm Tourism Act) DOT-BI: Facilitation Programs Informal DOT-DTI: Value Chain Programs DOT-DOTr: Airport and Seaport Programs DOT-DOTr: Route Development Program
Tourism Roads 2012-2016 (in Billions Php)
8.02 Bn
12
11.95 Bn
13
14.73 Bn
16.49 Bn
14
15
Source: DOT-DPWH Convergence Program
AFTER:
22.60 Bn
16
BEFORE:
National Ecotourism Strategy • Identification and development of priority sites in the local areas – Sapang Bato Trekking Project, Banaue Ecotourism Project, Hundred Islands Micro Enterprise, Donsol Whale Shark Interaction Program – Prime ecotourism destinations: Apo Reef, Mindoro, Batanes, Tubbataha Reef, PPUR
• Development of model ecotourism sites
GAD Toolkit • Trainees: 187 DOT Employees (including Regional Offices) • Training programs for tourism stakeholders • HGGT workshops help the advocacy for gender equality and protection of workers, women and children
Travel Facilitation
Prioritization of Secondary Gateway Airport Programs *Allocation of Php 14.8 Billion for priority international airports of the Philippine tourism industry from 2014-2016
Mid-Term Assessment of the National Tourism Development Plan October 2013 – Creation of the Task Force on Air Connectivity (DOT, DOTC, CAAP)
February 2014 – Convergence Conference and Workshop for Prioritization of Infrastructure Programs, Budget and Scope of Works of DOT, DOTC, DPWH, CAAP, TIEZA, PPA
*Allocation of Php 6.4 Billion for priority secondary airports of the Philippine tourism industry
*DOT’s airport priorities: Average of 72 percent share of DOTC funded airports from 2014-2016
However, there have been disbursement and delay concerns related to issues such as ROW, TROs, etc.
Route Development Program ROUTES CONFERENCES are events designed to attract route development professionals in Asia, as well as those with interest in air connectivity to the region (airports, airlines, tourism) Philippine DOT and the Philippine Airports (2010-to Clark Airport (2007-2008) date)
Cebu, Davao, Clark, and CAAP (2008-09)
Creation of the Route Development Team in Philippine DOT
New International Scheduled Air Seats to the Philippines, 2015 Route
Estimated Additional Air Seats (Ending 2015)
Manila
80,940
Cebu/Kalibo
34,508
Manila
42,048
Manila/Cebu
22,464
Ethiopia
Manila
23,112
Qatar
Manila
11,772
Turkey
Manila
29,160
Indonesia
Manila
9,984
Papua New Guinea
Manila
7,800
Kuwait
Manila
14,904
Jeddah
Manila
11,178
New Zealand
Manila
5,616
Country China Hong Kong USA Japan
SUB-TOTAL
293,486
New International Non-Scheduled Air Seats to the Philippines, 2015 Route
Estimated Additional Air Seats (Ending 2015)
China
Cebu/Kalibo/Laoag
157,758
Macau
Legaspi
TBA
Taipei
Cebu/Kalibo/Puerto Princesa
21,760
Japan
Cebu
320
Korea
Cebu/Kalibo
51,120
Country
TOTAL
230,958
GRAND TOTAL
524,444
Source: Philippine DOT
Value Chain • It’s not only the tourism industry that benefits from the tourism site. • The existence of a tourism site also induces growth for a multitude of industries because tourists have needs which can be met by other industries (hotels, banks, restaurants, SMEs, etc.).
Tourism as Everyone’s Business
The Impacts of Convergence
Weaving New Opportunities
Binuatan Creations, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
The Gold In Cacao
Dalareich Chocolate, Tagbilaran, Bohol
Olango Wildlife Sanctuary
Imelda Tero, Olango Island Eco Tour Association
Creatures of the Sea Saving Communities
Bobby Adrao, Donsol, Sorsogon
Living a Retirement Dream
Josie Costales, Costales Farm Laguna
Tourism Vision Competitiveness + Sustainability + Responsibility = Inclusive Growth
TOURISM IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS.
Convergence for Competitive, Sustainable, and Inclusive Tourism