DOT Region 2 Conducts Farm Tourism Workshop

The Department of Tourism Region 02 led a Farm Tourism Strategic Action Planning (FTSAP) Workshop program last January 29, 2019in Tuguegarao City. Regional Director Virgilio M. Maguigad welcomed the participants by giving updates on the performance and activities of the region.Director Maguigad stressed that it is important to identify and establish the potential growth of …

DOT Statement on DILG’s of reiteration of the Tourism Act Accreditation

The Department of Tourism (DOT) lauds the initiative of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in urging all Local Government Units (LGUs) to ensure the accreditation of primary tourism enterprises (PTEs).   In its Memorandum Circular No. 2019-17, DILG reiterates the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9593 or Tourism Act …

DOT Lauds LGUs and Leaders in the 2nd Tourism Awards and Appreciation Night

The Department of Tourism recognized partner LGUs who made tourism as one of their priorities by monitoring the influx of tourists, timely and consistent submission of tourist arrivals made it to the 2nd Tourism Awards and Appreciation Night by the DOT Region 2.     Further to their efforts of advancing and strengthening the tourism …

DOT Honors Stakeholders in the 2nd Tourism Awards and Appreciation Night

The Department of Tourism, Region 2 has conducted the 2nd Tourism Awards and Appreciation Night at Zen Hotel, Santiago City.     The Department of Tourism, Cagayan Valley Region recognizes the importance of the support of its stakeholders as partners in the advancement of its programs, projects and activities. Local Government Units and tourism stakeholders …

TOURIST ARRIVALS TO REGION 2 INCREASE BY 9.6% TO 1.17 MILLION IN 2018, TOURISM RECEIPTS INCREASE BY 10.3%

Tourist arrivals as of December 31, 2018 registered an increase of 9.57% over last year – 2017.  Tourist arrival totaling to 1,174,721 is composed of 904,198 domestic and 270,523 foreign. Data source for tourist arrivals are the accommodation establishments within the region.   Same Day Visitor arrivals likewise registered an increase of 10.18% over 2017. …

Four Tourism Organization in Region 2 Recognized at 2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum

The Department of Tourism, Region 2 takes pride in the success of the four tourism organizations in the region after being recognized and awarded during the ASEAN Tourism Forum on January 18, 2019 held at the FLC Ha Long Golf Club, Vietnam.   For the second time now, the Palaui Environmental Protectors Association (PEPA) in …