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| Work Detail | THE deadly bombing that rocked Davao City last September 2 appeared to have minimal effect on the city's tourism industry. For instance, tourism-related events set earlier in the city are pushing through as scheduled. One of which is the city's hosting of the business-to-business meeting for World International Travel Mart in October of this year. Marilou Ampuan said that some 50 companies, foreign and local, have confirmed their attendance in the event prior to the deadly blast that rocked Roxas Night Market that left 14 people dead and 67 others injured. For the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) sub-sector, Ampuan, secretary of Mice Davao told reporters Monday in a roundtable interview in Felcris Centrale that they continued to receive bookings and inquiries both from different groups, domestic or foreign. “After the blast, two of the 50 firms is having second thoughts in attending the scheduled event here while one other cancelled its participation, but majority are still going,” she said adding that most of the participating companies are first-timer in the city. The three companies are based in Manila. Those that confirmed their participation in the event are tour operators from countries like in the Middle East, India and Japan. “Business is as usual for us here in the city,” Ampuan said. The Department of Tourism secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo assures the tourists of Davao that the city remains a safe place for visitors and residents alike. “The quick and professional response and action of our police, armed forces and security group shows that Davao is well-prepared for contingencies, including isolated attack like this bombing incident,” Teo said. The tourism secretary expressed sympathies for those who suffered loss and injury in the tragic explosion and echoed the nation’s expression of outrage for the senseless act. “The President is making inroads in his campaign against lawlessness and terrorism and we are united with him in his pursuit of peace in Mindanao and throughout the country," Teo added. Ampuan, who also served as the general manager of Bloomers Travel and Tours, said this week, three groups (36 individuals) are scheduled to have a trip in Davao City. “They will be travelling to the city to avail of the different tour packages including city tour,” The city tour includes the house of President Rodrigo Duterte, Central 911, Museo Dabawenyo, Pasalubong Center, People’s Park, Aldevinco and Durian stalls, among others. “The basic is the city tour, a lot of them interested in that tour package,” she said. Ampuan added that apart from the city tour, tourists are also interested in highland and island tour packages. City won best booth In a recently-concluded 27th Philippine Travel Mart at SMX Convention Center in Manila last September 4, the Davao City was recognized as Best Booth Competition, besting 369 others under cities/municipalities category. The booth featured the urban center’s different vibrant culture and tourist destinations showcasing flowers, durian and live cultural shows. The annual event was spearheaded by the Philippine Tour Operators Association. |
| Country | Philippines , South Eastern Asia |
| Industry | Travel & Tourism |
| Entry Date | 15 Oct 2016 |
| Source | http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/business/2016/09/07/tourism-events-davao-push-through-scheduled-496138 |
