Tourism stakeholders are currently preparing for the United Nations-World Tourism Organization’s (UN-WTO) 6th International Tourism Forum for Parliamentarians to be held in Cebu on Oct. 22 to 25.
“Once again,Cebu will be the center of the world stage,” Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano said. “It is an opportunity for Cebu to look forward to and grow, and an effective way for Cebuanos to look inward and present its competitiveness and strength as a people to the rest of the world.”
Cebu received international recognition for its hosting of the 12th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit in January 2007.
The international forum, which is held every two years, is expected to gather some 400 delegates from 156 countries.
Durano was inCebu with other Department of Tourism (DOT) officials and representatives of the UNWTO for the 888 News Forum yesterday at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.
Durano said the international tourism forum would have been held inChina
He said thePhilippines ’ bid drew support from other Asean member-nations and even earned the backing of China
In an interview, Durano said tourism-related discussions to be tackled during the forum will deal on infrastructure projects, climate change, poverty reduction and the role of women in the industry.
He said infrastructure, especially airport development, will always be a vital component to increase tourism activities in a country.
A change in the climatic conditions will also be crucial in the traffic of foreign visitors, thus the tourism sector must be prepared for whatever changes in terms of trends and travel habits of tourists during wet and dry seasons, he added.
Durano also spoke of “immeasurable benefits and trickle-down effects” that the international tourism fair will bring to Cebu, as the main venue, as well asBohol , which will be visited by delegates.
“The visit will show the sustainable eco-tourism ofBohol . It should be a role model for a balanced tourism development and nature preservation,” he said.
Durano lauded the efforts of tourism stakeholders and local government units in Bohol, “who have become the pillars in making the province one of the fastest growing tourism destinations in thePhilippines
DOT Undersecretary for Tourism Planning and Promotions Eduardo Jarque Jr. said with the international media mileage that Cebu and Bohol will be getting, both provinces — “with their renowned capacity to attract visitors” — is guaranteed to be in the world map as a destination for leisure, and international meetings, conventions, incentives, and exhibitions.
“Once again,
The international forum, which is held every two years, is expected to gather some 400 delegates from 156 countries.
Durano was in
Durano said the international tourism forum would have been held in
He said the
In an interview, Durano said tourism-related discussions to be tackled during the forum will deal on infrastructure projects, climate change, poverty reduction and the role of women in the industry.
He said infrastructure, especially airport development, will always be a vital component to increase tourism activities in a country.
A change in the climatic conditions will also be crucial in the traffic of foreign visitors, thus the tourism sector must be prepared for whatever changes in terms of trends and travel habits of tourists during wet and dry seasons, he added.
Durano also spoke of “immeasurable benefits and trickle-down effects” that the international tourism fair will bring to Cebu, as the main venue, as well as
“The visit will show the sustainable eco-tourism of
Durano lauded the efforts of tourism stakeholders and local government units in Bohol, “who have become the pillars in making the province one of the fastest growing tourism destinations in the
DOT Undersecretary for Tourism Planning and Promotions Eduardo Jarque Jr. said with the international media mileage that Cebu and Bohol will be getting, both provinces — “with their renowned capacity to attract visitors” — is guaranteed to be in the world map as a destination for leisure, and international meetings, conventions, incentives, and exhibitions.
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