MANILA, Philippines- Isinagawa na ang mga polisiya at programa na makapaga-upgrade sa mapanuring “tourism infrastructure at capacity building” para sa mga manggagawa at entrepreneurs.
Sa naging talumpati ng Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. na binasa ni Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco sa idinaos na 34th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) opening ceremony sa SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex sa Pasay City, sinabi aniya ni Pangulong Marcos ang whole-of-nation efforts ng administrasyon nito ay naglalayong mapakinabangan ang lakas ng turismo at competitive advantages upang gawing matibay ang posisyon ng ekonomiya sa panahon ng “revenge travel.”
“As you continue to invest your energies and passion into your trade and craft, you can be assured of this administration’s fervent support for the entire tourism industry,” ayon sa Pangulo, nangako na lilikha ng isang “wholesome climate and stable foundation” sa pamamagitan ng pangangalaga sa mas ” business-friendly environment” at paghuhusayin ang seguridad at rule of law.
Kinilala rin ni Pangulong Marcos ang mahalagang kontribusyon ng small business players at local government units sa matatag na pagganap ng Philippine tourism sa mga nakalipas na taon, na nagbibigay ng livelihood opportunities sa mahigit 5 milyong Filipino.
“Of course, we must not overlook our local government units, the private sector, especially our micro, small and medium enterprises, whose efforts are just as indispensable to the vibrant performance of our tourism industry across the country,” anito.
Pinuri rin ng Punong Ehekutibo ang walang kapagurang pagsisikap ng Department of Tourism (DoT) sa ilalim ni Frasco at ng Philippine Tour Operators Association, Inc. (PHILTOA), na tinawag niya na “key players of the industry” at “staunch partners throughout this nation-building journey” ng gobyerno.
Sa kabilang dako, ipinagmalaki naman ni Frasco ang ilang “big wins” ng industriya ng turismo ng bansa sa post-pandemic era.
“As of August, we have recorded a total of 3.64 million international arrivals since January,” aniya.
Ang pigura aniya ay 75.92% ng target na 4.8 milyon ng bansa ngayong taon.
“We have built the momentum for the tourism industry of the Philippines, and this Philippine Travel Mart is another driving force to push the tourism industry closer to its pre-pandemic levels and further to even exceed it,” ayon sa Kalihim.
Tinukoy ang direktiba ng Pangulo, sinabi ni Frasco na layon ng Department of Tourism (DOT) na iprayoridad ang umuusbong na destinasyon ng bansa.
“This three-day event gives our tour operators a chance to showcase their unique travel packages across our country, (and) it allows our travel enthusiasts to have diverse and affordable options,” ayon kay Frasco.
Ginanap mula Setyembre 1 hanggang 3 sa Halls 1 hanggang 4 ng SMX Convention Center, ang PTM ay isang taunang event “that brings together the accommodations sector, travel agencies, tour operators, theme parks, airlines and other tourism-related establishments.”
“As a one-stop shop travel trade show, the travel-minded public can avail of discounted vacation packages and tour promos from more than 200 exhibitors representing the various regions of Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao,” ayon pa rin kay Frasco. Kris Jose
