Promoting agri-business
For several months now, this column has focused on the topic – eco- tourism.
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Tourism as a multi-sectoral concern
In a recent interview reported in national newspapers, Secretary of Tourism Alberto A. Lim mentioned the need to get different agencies involved in tourism since the Department of Tourism (DOT) alone cannot improve the state of the tourism industry.
A road construction policy for Samar Island
In the recent (August 2) meeting of the Visayas Regional Development Committee of the NEDA Board held in Iloilo City, a policy which favors road construction in the three provinces of Samar was endorsed.
Eco-tourism and the Regional Development Plan
The Regional Development Council has approved the adoption of a Regional Development Plan from 2011 to 2016. All its efforts in plan implementation are now geared towards the attainment of the objectives of this plan.
Eco-tourism in Northern Samar
The emphasis on eco-tourism in this column has taken the reader to practically all parts of the region. There are, however, some places which have not been mentioned. One of them is the eastern part of Northern Samar.
Tourists destinations in Leyte’s second district
Since January, this column has been devoted to eco-tourism in Eastern Visayas.
Tourism and human resource development (2)
The quality of services provided to tourists is an important factor in tourism promotion. It may be useful to write more on this in today’s issue.
Tourism and human resource development
The value of easy and quick access in promoting tourism was tackled in this column last week. It is also important to consider the quality of human resources. This would include all those involved in the provision of services to tourists, such as:
Consultation on the tourism development plan (3)
It is noteworthy and laudable for the Department of Tourism to have conducted last February regional consultations on the national tourism development plan.
Consultation on the tourism development plan (2)
Based on the data provided to this writer by the Department of Tourism Regional Office headed by Ms. Karina Rosa Tiopes, there are several issues and concerns confronting the tourism industry in Eastern Visayas which were mentioned during the consultation on the National Tourism Plan held last February 21, 2011. Issues on product development were mentioned in last week’s column.
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