There is now broad consensus that the Philippines should aim to have a globally competitive services sector. Applying Porter`s framework on creating national competitive advantage (the diamond), this paper presents a comprehensive government strategy recognizing that it has an important albeit...

In the tourism sector can be established associative forms that include organizations: tour operators, travel agencies/tourism guides, local and national authorities, suppliers of the tourism industry, leisure and entertainment industry, transportation companies, Universities, training...

The current economic crisis points out to an even greater need to improve competitiveness. Since 2005, numerous developing countries have succeeded in increasing their competitiveness scores and decreasing the difference relative to advanced countries. The countries of Central and South Eastern...