DOT ACCREDITATION
GUIDE
What is the DOT Accreditation?
A certification issued by the Department to a tourism enterprise that officially recognizes it as having complied with the minimum standards for the operation of tourism facilities and services.
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Benefits and Incentives of Accreditation
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Endorsement to COMELEC for exemption from liquor ban during election-related events*
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Endorsement to embassies and travel trade associations for utilization of establishment’s facilities and services.
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Being prioritized for DOT training programs
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Endorsement to international and domestic airports (if appropriate) for Issuance of Access Pass to Qualified Personnel**
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Qualification for Exemption from the United Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).***
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Endorsement to Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for Issuance of Tourist Transport Franchise.*** Technical / Security / Facilitation Support or Assistance
*For accommodation establishments and restaurants only.
**For Tour Operators and Accommodation Establishments only.
***For Tourist Land Transport Vehicles only.
(Source: https://beta.tourism.gov.ph/accreditations/#benefits)