Friday, March 29, 2024

4. DOT ACCREDITATION VALIDATION FOR BUSINESS PERMIT APPROVAL

Pursuant to REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9593 otherwise known as the “Tourism act of 2009”, Rule 8, Chapter 1, Section 122: Accreditation states that Primary Tourism Enterprises (PTEs) such as hotels, resorts, inns and other accommodation establishments are required to secure accreditation from the Department of Tourism (DOT) for issuance of license or permit to operate. LGUs have to ensure that all PTEs have complied with and have obtained DOT accreditation before operations.

Service Details

OFFICE OR DIVISION:

MUNICIPAL TOURISM OFFICE

CLASSIFICATION:

SIMPLE

TYPE OF TRANSACTION:

G2B - Government to Business

G2C - Government to Citizen

WHO MAY AVAIL:

All Tourism Related Business Establishments

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS:

WHERE TO SECURE

For Primary (Hotels, Resorts, Inns and other accommodation facilities, MICE facilities/organizers, Travel and Tour Agencies and Tourist transport operators)

• DOT accreditation or DOT certificate of non-coverage

DOT

CLIENT STEPS

AGENCY ACTION

FEES TO BE PAID

PROCESSING TIME

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

1 . Presents the requirements

1.1. Evaluates the requirements

None

5 minutes

Admin Aide IV (Clerk II) / Tourism Operations Assistant

1.2. Conducts briefing on tourism related laws and policies

None

15 minutes

Admin Aide IV (Clerk II) / Tourism Operations Assistant

2 . Proceeds to other regulatory offices

2.1. If compliant: Signs the Unified business permit application form; If non-compliant: Advises client to acquire DOT Accreditation or DOT Certificate of Non-Coverage

None

2 minutes

Admin Aide IV (Clerk II) / Tourism Operations Assistant

TOTAL

NONE

22 minutes