ACCREDITATION
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.
Online Accreditation System
Who May Apply for a DOT Accreditation?
PRIMARY TOURISM ENTERPRISES
These are facilities and services directly related to tourism. DOT-certified primary tourism enterprises shall be periodically required to obtain accreditation from DOT to ensure the quality of its facilities and services.
A.Accommodation Establishments
- Hotel
- Resort
- Apartment Hotel
- Mabuhay Accommodation (tourist inns, motels, pension houses, and bed and breakfast, among others)
- Homestay
B.Travel and Tour Services
- Travel and Tour Agency
- Travel Agency
- Tour Operator
- Online Travel Agency
C.Tourist Transport Operators
- Tourist Land Transport Operator
- Tourist Water Transport Operator
- Tourist Air Transport Operator
- Motorized Banca
D.Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE)
- MICE Organizer
- MICE Facility/ Venue
E.Adventure/ Sports and Ecotourism Facilities
F.Tourism Frontliner
- Tour Guide
SECONDARY TOURISM ENTERPRISES
These are facilities and services that may be related to tourism. Accreditation shall be voluntary for secondary tourism enterprises that follows minimum DOT standards.
Tourism-related Enterprises
- Restaurant
- Tourism Training Center
- Target Shooting Range
- Department Store/ Shopping Mall/ Tourist Shop/ Specialty Shop
- Farm Tourism Camp
- Gallery/ Museum
- Tourism Entertainment Complex
- Tourism Recreation Center
- Zoos
- Rest Area/ Restroom
- Surfing Camp
Health and Wellness Services
- Ambulatory Clinic
- Spa
- Tertiary Hospital
Tourism Frontliner
- Tourism Trainer
- Surfing Instructor
What are the Benefits and Incentives of Accreditation?
- Endorsement to COMELEC for exemption from liquor ban during election-related events*
- Endorsement to embassies and travel trade associations for utilization of establishment’s facilities and services.
- Being prioritized for DOT training programs
- Endorsement to international and domestic airports (if appropriate) for Issuance of Access Pass to Qualified Personnel**
- Qualification for Exemption from the United Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).***
- 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.