Cover With the concerted efforts of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the country's participation in this trade event aims to reintroduce to the world its tourism developments and product offerings, and further position itself as a tourism powerhouse in Asia, helping to fastrack the pandemic recovery of the tourism industry. (Photo: TPB Media)
With the concerted efforts of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the country's participation in this trade event aims to reintroduce to the world its tourism developments and product offerings, and further position itself as a tourism powerhouse in Asia, helping to fastrack the pandemic recovery of the tourism industry. (Photo: TPB Media)
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At the prestigious Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) 2023 convention, The Philippines takes pride in its two cities being recognised for being green destinations
The cities of Sagay and Bago were lauded at the recently-concluded Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) 2023 Convention in Messe Berlin, Germany. The event, held from March 7 to 9, is the largest travel industry convention worldwide.
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The Philippines' participation at the ITB Berlin seeks to support the country's global tourism campaign through partnership opportunities with several private sectors in the tourism industry, including tour operators, online travel agencies, online distribution platforms, travel websites, journalists, and more.
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Above The Philippines' participation at the ITB Berlin seeks to provide support to the country's global tourism campaign through partnership opportunities with several tourism private sectors including tour operators, online travel agencies, online distribution platforms, travel websites, journalists, and more. (Photo: TPB Media)
The Philippines' participation at the ITB Berlin seeks to provide support to the country's global tourism campaign through partnership opportunities with several tourism private sectors including tour operators, online travel agencies, online distribution platforms, travel websites, journalists, and more. (Photo: TPB Media)
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Sagay City was able to get the coveted People's Choice Award. It also ranked second under the Nature and Scenery category with its entry "Mangrove Forest Protection through Community-based EcoTourism Project". The city’s Suyac Island Mangrove Ecopark, located inside the Sagay Marine Reserve, is the first community-based ecotourism site in Sagay, that offers an unparalleled experience and allows travellers to connect with nature and local culture.
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Bago City, on the other hand, placed third among the finalists under the Environment and Climate category for its entry "Reviving the Majestic Diversity of Bago Watershed". The city's watershed plays a vital role in steering the wheel of the economy of Negros Occidental by supplying water to 19,000 hectares of agricultural areas.
To protect, conserve and rehabilitate the watershed, the city government mobilized its resources and strengthened community involvement through Integrated Ecosystem Management Approach (Ridge to Reef Environmental Management).
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Above Philippines' participation at the ITB Berlin seeks to provide support to the country's global tourism campaign through partnership opportunities with several tourism private sectors including tour operators, online travel agencies, online distribution platforms, travel websites, journalists, and more. (Photo: TPB Media)
Philippines' participation at the ITB Berlin seeks to provide support to the country's global tourism campaign through partnership opportunities with several tourism private sectors including tour operators, online travel agencies, online distribution platforms, travel websites, journalists, and more. (Photo: TPB Media)
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Above Philippines' participation at the ITB Berlin seeks to provide support to the country's global tourism campaign through partnership opportunities with several tourism private sectors including tour operators, online travel agencies, online distribution platforms, travel websites, journalists, and more. (Photo: TPB Media)
Philippines' participation at the ITB Berlin seeks to provide support to the country's global tourism campaign through partnership opportunities with several tourism private sectors including tour operators, online travel agencies, online distribution platforms, travel websites, journalists, and more. (Photo: TPB Media)
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“The ITB Berlin holds great opportunities for the Philippines to showcase to the world its award-winning destinations such as Boracay, Cebu, Siargao, and Palawan, and also to include Banaue, Intramuros, and South Cotabato, among others. We also look forward to giving the world a view into our distinct and diverse culture, and the country’s best asset: the warmth and hospitality of the Filipino people,” Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said in a statement.
“Our participation is pursuant to further positioning the Philippines as a tourism powerhouse in Asia, and hopefully the world in the years ahead,” she added.
Above The cities of Sagay and Bago were lauded at the recently-concluded Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) 2023 Convention in Messe Berlin, Germany. The event, which ran from March 07 to 09, is considered as the largest travel industry convention in the world. (TPB Media)
The cities of Sagay and Bago were lauded at the recently-concluded Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) 2023 Convention in Messe Berlin, Germany. The event, which ran from March 07 to 09, is considered as the largest travel industry convention in the world. (TPB Media)
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The prestigious Green Destinations Story Awards at the ITB Berlin showcases the most inspirational initiatives for sustainable tourism development from stories submitted to the yearly Green Destinations Top 100 Stories competition. With the long-term goal of securing increased arrivals, receipts, and investments for the country, TPB annually participates in the ITB Berlin, which provides the Philippine travel trade with an opportunity to network with relevant decision-makers from new and existing tourism markets across Europe, America, and Asia.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
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