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A 'Resort' is any place with a pleasant environment conducive to comfort, healthful relaxation and rest, offering food, sleeping accommodations, and recreational facilities to the public for a fee or remuneration.
Resorts are classified into three classes: Class 'AAA', Class 'AA', and Class 'A', each with different minimum facility and service standards.
A License is a privilege granted by the Department of Tourism to own, operate, manage, and maintain a resort. No resort shall operate without a valid license and certificate of registration issued by the Department.
Class 'AAA' resorts must have a suitable pollution-free location, free guest parking with security, room accommodations equivalent to First Class Hotels, clean public washrooms with hot and cold water, at least four sports and recreational facilities, conference/convention facilities with toilets, and adequate employee facilities including locker rooms and cafeteria.
No, pets or animals are prohibited from bathing or swimming along beaches in resort areas.
Any person operating a resort without a license can be penalized with imprisonment of 1 to 4 years or a fine ranging from ₱4,000 to ₱20,000, or both at the court's discretion.
Documents include certified copies of Articles of Incorporation or Partnership, Business Name Certificates, latest income tax returns and audited financial statements (if applicable), list of officials and employees with their details, proof of General Liability Insurance, schedule of room rates, and proof of prior approval for recent constructions under PD 381.
The Department can conduct periodic inspections at reasonable hours, access the resort's records and premises, question employees, and investigate any matter to determine compliance with Rules and standards.
Suspension or revocation may result from false statements in applications, failure to comply with license conditions or minimum standards, serious injury or death due to negligence, allowing illegal or immoral activities, and violation of Departmental rules and regulations.
The Registry Book must record the guest's full name, address, and a residence certificate, driver's license, or passport, including the document's number, date, and place of issue.