Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 The Philippine constitution -- Chapter 3 Law on obligations and contracts -- Chapter 4 : Law on partnership and corporation -- Chapter 5 : Law on sales, agency, and credit transactions -- Chapter 6 The tourism public sector -- Chapter 7 Law regulating transportation establishments -- Chapter 8 Law regulating accommodation establishments -- Chapter 9 Law regulating travel and tour services -- Chapter 10 Laws regulating restaurants and other tourism-oriented establishments -- Chapter 11 Law regulating professional congress organizers -- Chapter 12 Law related to tourism investments and finance -- Chapter 13 Labor law -- Chapter 14 Insurance law -- Chapter 15 Tourisms and hospitality management education -- Chapter 16 Formalities of entry to and exit from the Philippines -- Chapter 17 Special topics.

This textbook is written to provide a serious look at the different law affecting the Philippine tourism industry with the hope of achieving the following: (a) to serve as a working guide to students, teachers, and professionals in their daily conduct; (b) to prevent unnecessary litigations by promoting industrial peace; and (c) to serve as a catalyst in improving the lives of the workers and executives in the tourism industry.