SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) holds the 11th National Convention from October 3-6, 2010 at the Subic Bay Freeport, with its theme “ATOP-Strengthening Domestic Tourism.”
This year’s gathering of tourism officers and stakeholders is being held at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center and enjoys full support from officials of Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and Olongapo City.
ATOP National President Roselyn Armida B. Merlin said that convention will discuss pressing issues on the country’s tourism industry and the role of LGUs, local tourism officers and stakeholders in the promotion of domestic tourism.
“This year’s event will also recognize best tourism practices and will present awards to remarkable tourism innovations and activities,” she added.
Department of Tourism Secretary Alberto A. Lim, the keynote speaker of the convention, expressed his unwavering support to the initiatives of the association of tourism officers, who are at the forefront in promoting the different Philippine tourism destination.
“I commend your association for this year’s theme, ‘ATOP-Strengthening Domestic Tourism,’ as it affirms your commitment to chart the new paths of involvement to promote travel and tourism as an engine for socio-economic growth and sustainable development,” Lim said.
Dante Navarro, 11th ATOP National Convention chairman, said that aside from DOT Secretary Lim,other speakers include Olongapo City Mayor James Gordon Jr., DOT Tourism Services and Regional Offices Undersecretary Simeon Marfori II, Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Regional Director Lisa Paguntalan and Camarines Sur Governor Luis Ray Villafuerte.
Marfori will discuss issues on the impact of domestic tourism on the LGU; Paguntulan on Philippine biodiversity and eco-tourism to various investments and tourism related institutions; and Villafuerte on domestic tourism attributes”The Camarines Sur Experience.”
The four-day event will be highlighted by the biodiversity tours in Subic’s famous eco-tourism destinations such as the Zoobic Safari, Ocean Adventure and Treetop Adventure.
ATOP was organized in 2000 with the end-in-view of promoting sustainable community tourism programs in partnership with local chief executives who advocate tourism development in their respective LGUs.
This year’s gathering of tourism officers and stakeholders is being held at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center and enjoys full support from officials of Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and Olongapo City.
ATOP National President Roselyn Armida B. Merlin said that convention will discuss pressing issues on the country’s tourism industry and the role of LGUs, local tourism officers and stakeholders in the promotion of domestic tourism.
“This year’s event will also recognize best tourism practices and will present awards to remarkable tourism innovations and activities,” she added.
Department of Tourism Secretary Alberto A. Lim, the keynote speaker of the convention, expressed his unwavering support to the initiatives of the association of tourism officers, who are at the forefront in promoting the different Philippine tourism destination.
“I commend your association for this year’s theme, ‘ATOP-Strengthening Domestic Tourism,’ as it affirms your commitment to chart the new paths of involvement to promote travel and tourism as an engine for socio-economic growth and sustainable development,” Lim said.
Dante Navarro, 11th ATOP National Convention chairman, said that aside from DOT Secretary Lim,other speakers include Olongapo City Mayor James Gordon Jr., DOT Tourism Services and Regional Offices Undersecretary Simeon Marfori II, Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Regional Director Lisa Paguntalan and Camarines Sur Governor Luis Ray Villafuerte.
Marfori will discuss issues on the impact of domestic tourism on the LGU; Paguntulan on Philippine biodiversity and eco-tourism to various investments and tourism related institutions; and Villafuerte on domestic tourism attributes”The Camarines Sur Experience.”
The four-day event will be highlighted by the biodiversity tours in Subic’s famous eco-tourism destinations such as the Zoobic Safari, Ocean Adventure and Treetop Adventure.
ATOP was organized in 2000 with the end-in-view of promoting sustainable community tourism programs in partnership with local chief executives who advocate tourism development in their respective LGUs.
