Section 96Sec./Art. 96

International and Domestic Tourist Travel. - The Department, through the development of an inter - modal international and domestic land, sea and air access system, and in coordination with relevant government agencies, shall increase and improve the accessibility of the Philippines to domestic and foreign tourists. Realizing the critical importance of the progressive development of the civil aviation environment in the advancement of the country's international and domestic tourism sector:

(a) The Secretary shall be the ex officio Vice Chairperson of the Civil Aviation Board;

(b) The Secretary shall be the ex officio Vice Chairperson

(c) The Secretary shall be authorized to appoint a representative to the board of directors of each international seaport of the Philippines; and of the governing boards of all international airports;

(d) The Secretary shall be a member of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Board.

To enhance the standards of transportation services for tourist use, the Department and the relevant government agencies shall develop an integrated, one - stop shop system for the speedy issuance of franchises and accreditation for tourism transport operators.