Online Accreditations

Online Accreditations

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.


Who May Apply for a DOT Accreditation?

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.

Accommodation Establishments

Hotel

Resort

Apartment Hotel

Mabuhay Accommodation (tourist inns, motels, pension houses, and bed and breakfast, among others)

Homestay


Travel and Tour Services

Travel and Tour Agency

Travel Agency

Tour Operator

Online Travel Agency


Tourist Transport Operators

Tourist Land Transport Operator

Tourist Water Transport Operatory

Tourist Air Transport Operator

Motorized Banca


Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE)

MICE Organizer

MICE Facility/ Venue


Adventure/ Sports and Ecotourism Facilities

Tourism Frontliner

Tour Guide

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