The Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) is an autonomous corporate entity attached to the Department of Tourism (DOT). The PTA was created on May 11, 1973 by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 189 (P.D. 189) synchronously with the DOT as the latter's development arm.

In pursuit of its mission as set in its revised Charter (P.D. 564), the Authority is mandated to develop identified tourism priority areas; to operate, maintain and promote facilities in a pioneering capacity; to provide technical and financial assistance to qualified tourism projects; and, to generate revenues to fund national and corporate development undertakings.

The PTA is envisioned to be a self-sustaining government corporation contributing to national development objectives, serving as the epitome of public service as it pioneers sustainable, environmentally responsible, socially responsive and culturally catalytic tourism development.

The PTA is committed to effectively and efficiently implement tourism development undertakings as guided by the following national development thrusts: cultural awakening, countryside development, environmental conservation, foreign exchange generation, employment creation, and poverty alleviation.

• Pursue tourism infrastructure development particularly in government identified tourism super region
• Divest properties in line with national privatization program
• Optimize revenue-generating potentials of operational business entities through improved marketing and promotion strategies
• Promote manpower advancement and instill a culture of professionalism and teamwork among the workforce