DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGION IV Tender

Description Procurement Of A Service Provider For The Conduct Of Familiarization Tour In Bangsamoro Autonomous Region Of Muslim Mindanao (barmm) And Zamboanga Peninsula (zampen) For Calabarzon Travel Agents And Tour Operators On May 5 – 11, 2024 (inclusive Of Travel Time) Ii. Background As Enunciated By The Tourism Act Of 2009 “tourism Is An Indispensable Element Of The National Economy, And An Industry Of National Interest And Importance”, And Consistent With The Priorities Of The Administration Of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., This National Tourism Development Plan For 2023-2028 Shall “establish A Philippine Tourism Industry Anchored On Filipino Culture, Heritage, And Identity, Which Aims To Be Sustainable, Resilient, And Competitive, In Order To Transform The Philippines Into A Tourism Powerhouse In Asia.” One Of The Goals Of The Ntdp 2023-2028 Is Maximization Of Domestic Tourism. From The Philippine Statistics Authority’s (psa) 2019 Data, Tourism Generated 12.7% Of Gdp (measuring Direct And Indirect Effects) And 13.6% Of National Employment. Domestic Tourism Accounted For 84% Of The Economic Value Of Tourism In Our Country. Domestic Tourism Is Thus An Underappreciated But Crucial Part Of Our National Economy. Domestic Travel Must Thus Be More Systematically Monitored And Studied, And Comprehensively Supported And Encouraged, Not Only To Revive The Tourism Industry And Many Local Economies But Also For Long-term Resilience And Growth. With The Continuous Pursuit Of The Regional Office To Promote Domestic Tourism, Dot Calabarzon Will Be Conducting A Familiarization Tour For Local Travel Agents And Tour Operators In Bangsamoro Autonomous Region Of Muslim Mindanao (barmm) And Zamboanga Peninsula (zampen) As Part Of The Regional Office’s Program In Assisting Our Local Tourism Stakeholders In Expanding Their Product Portfolio And Market Reach In Various Regions Of The Philippines. The Familiarization Tour Will Be Held On May 5 – 11, 2023 (inclusive Of Travel Time). Iii. Procurement Requirements 1. Must Be Dot Accredited Travel And Tour Agency. 2. Willing To Provide Services On A Send-bill Arrangement. 3. Amenable For Date Changes. Iv. Scope Of Works/ Deliverables Indicative Itinerary & Budgetary Requirements **please Refer To The Main Document** V. Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) The Abc Is Eight Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-one Pesos (php 807,751.00) Inclusive Of Applicable Taxes And Fees. Vi. Legal Documents 1. Copy Of Mayor’s/business Permit 2. Philgeps Registration 3. Latest Income/business Tax 4. Omnibus Sworn Statement (with Special Power Of Attorney For Authorized Representative/signatory If Necessary) Vii. Terms Of Payment Payment Will Be On Send-bill Arrangement. Full Payment Upon Completion Of The Requirements Stipulated In The Technical Specifications. Viii. Project Officer/contact Person Keneth C. De Gracia Tourism Operations Officer Ii (0947) 424 9783