ATONO to join WV
tourism assembly

Members of the Association of Tourism Officers of Negros Occidental will be attending the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly on the theme “The National Tourism Act of 2009: Meeting the Challenges of Domestic Tourism” in Roxas City, Capiz, December 4 to 6, a press release from Silay City said.

ATONO president Ver Pacete said the assembly will feature the best Western Visayas festivals, culture, food, tourism investment, attractions, tourism facilities, services and manpower resources.

This will be spearheaded by the Department of Tourism-Region VI, provincial government of Capiz, city government of Roxas, and Filamer Christian College , in cooperation with Capiz Visitors and Convention Bureau, the press release said.

Negros Occidental Gov. Isidro Zayco has informed all tourism officers, local chief executives and tourism frontliners in the province to support the event.

Negros Occidental is sending “Pinta Flores” dancers of San Carlos City , La Carlota's “Pasalamat” performers, and Valladolid folkloric capers.

The regional tourism congress will be held at Gerry Roxas Foundation with the participation of local government units, tourism establishments, academe and other stakeholders in the region, the press release said.

Other concerns will be focused on renewing tourism ties and link ages, sharing of best practices, and marketing of new products.

Special events include cultural performances, pageant on the Search for Tourism Ambassadors of Goodwill, and the annual tourism testimonial and awards dinner, the press release added.*

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