DOT-10 showcases Mindanao’s 1st travel hub in Bukidnon to boost tourism, MSMEs

MALAYBALAY CITY (July 15, 2024/PIA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT)-10 reported that the opening of the tourist rest area (TRA) in the scenic town of Manolo Fortich in Bukidnon marks the first TRA in Mindanao to enhance the travel experience for local and international visitors Marie Elaine Unchuan, DOT regional director for northern Mindanao, […]
Community-based tourism: Empowering communities towards sustainable tourism

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Recognizing the valuable role of community-based tourism organizations (CBTOs) in tourism development, the Department of Tourism is providing livelihood assistance to CBTOs to give them additional opportunities and be able to take part in propelling the country’s tourism industry to move forward One of the recipients of the DOT’s livelihood […]
DOT inaugurates P7-M rest area in Bukidnon

MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon – The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) turned over a PHP7-million Tourist Rest Area (TRA) last August 04, 2023 TIEZA chief operations officer Mark Lapid said the project is the first to be completed in Mindanao. As the tourism infrastructure arm of the government, […]