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Volume III, No. 169
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DECEMBER 19, 2014
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A NEW GLOBAL TOURIST DESTINATION
By: DECIUS L. ESMEDALLA
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he Department of Tourism, with its famous brand (or “Tagline) “It’s More fun in the Philippines” and the Philippine Tourism Promotions Board spearheaded the participation of various cities and provinces including tour operators and travel agents in the recently concluded World Travel Market last November 3-6 , 2014 at the Excel Exhibition Center in London. The WTM brings together the most influential figures in and out of the industry who deliver the latest trends and updates of the world’s dynamic travel industry. Put together under one roof, one can view the vastness of the tourism potentials from South Africa, the Americas, Europe and Asia. One of the major and most visited exhibitors in the event was the famous and beautiful island Province of Camiguin in Northern Mindanao, the Philippines. This province, known for its hot and cold springs, waterfalls, white sand beaches, historical and natural landmarks captured the hearts of the visitors especially those coming from England and other countries all over the world. Part of the strategy in promoting the province to the world market
was a video presentation showcasing the unique , breath taking , and awesome sights of the province that successfully seized the attention of the potential investors , buyers and holiday seekers. The Provincial Government of Camiguin together with Department of Tourism – Region 10 , prepared collateral materials such as brochures , gazette, CD’s, and a number USB’s that were given to each visitor as they dropped by and took time to appreciate the magnificence of the island through a well designed business center, with a huge framed photo backdrop of the whole island captivating the intense beauty of its natural wonders. This has also added to the splendors of the entire Philippine Pavilion. One of the highlights of the event was the presence of a double decker bus prominently bearing the name of the province “CAMIGUIN’ with sunny beaches and cool springs painted on its outer walls traversing the main thoroughfares of the City of London. This beautiful bus, also served as one of the official vehicles of the country delegation which brought them to and from the venue, but most of all, greatly added
The venue for the World Travel market 2014 ExCEl Exhibition Center, London
to the promotional mileage in bringing the Province of Camiguin closer to the world. Another milestone of the event was the meeting of possible investors who would bring in more tourists to the island province by establishing new routes for Cruise Ships, inclusion of the Camiguin Province to their tour packages in Asia and opening of new business ventures through our resort operators and other tourism related facilities in the province. The team also had the opportunity to intensify linkages with other local travel agents and tour operators present during the event. The attendance of Camiguin Province in this world travel arena was also a welcome respite for travelers around the globe, for they also needed to explore new places to offer to their clients. Private investors seeking new destinations and longing for new experiences, inquired in terms of culture, arts, food and natural activities as new products, which they can develop and eventually sell to the industry stakeholders and partners. The team from Camiguin Province was led by Congressman Xavier Jesus D. Romualdo (Lone District of Camiguin Province), Provincial Governor Hon. Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo, Mr. Ynigo Jesus D. Romualdo (Office of the Congressman, Lone District of Camiguin) , Mayor Maria Luisa D. Romualdo Municipality of Mambajao ) , Mayor Joseph G. Uayan (Municipality of Sagay ) Mayor Joanne Marie C. Rubin ( Municipality of Guinsiliban) , Ms.
Taken during the Opening of the World Travel Market 2014 at the EXcel Exhibition Center in London last December 3-6, 2014. From left: DOT-10 Regional Director Catalino E. Chan III, Governor Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo, Hon. Ma. Luisa D. Romualdo (Mayor, Municipality of Mambajao), Hon. Joanne Marie C. Rubin (Mayor, Municipality of Guinsiliban), Hon. Joseph G. Uyan (Mayor, Municipality of Sagay) and Hon. Xavier Jesus D. Romualdo, Rep. Lone Dictrict of Camiguin.
Camiguin Province Governor, Hon. Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo, personally briefed, and presented the tourism potentials of the Province of Camiguin to possible European investors.
From left: Congressman Xavier Jesus Romualdo, guest Hon. Baby Romualdo, Governor JJ Romualdo and Mr. Inigo Romualdo wearing headress in time for the launching of visit Philippines 2015 at the WTM 2014.
Double Decker Bus in London featuring the Island Born of Fire “Camiguin Province “, in time for the World Travel Market 2014.
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