Value of Accreditation.
Section 40
SEC. 40. Value of Accreditation. — The Department shall develop a system to enhance the value of accreditation among primary and secondary tourism enterprises. Only accredited enterprises shall be beneficiaries of promotional, training and other programs of the Department and its attached agencies and corporations. Accredited enterprises shall, insofar as practicable, give due preference to other accredited enterprises in obtaining relevant services. The Department shall develop an integrated system of accreditation in coordination with concerned agencies and entities, in order to reduce the regulatory and financial burden on tourism-related enterprises.