The city government has increased its budget allocation for tourism in 2024 to PHP48.9 million, with a provision for a five-year master plan.<\/p>\n
In a statement on Tuesday, City Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office chief Rico Libre said the city government needs to craft a quinquennial tourism plan to enable the city to compete with top destinations in the country.<\/p>\n
“The trend in Philippine tourism nowadays is on health-wellness, business, and educational tourism. The provinces of Cebu and Bohol and Davao City are busy conducting training and providing assistance to their stakeholders (to boost their tourism),” he said.<\/p>\n
Next year’s tourism budget is higher by PHP17.7 million.<\/p>\n
Libre asked the city council during the budget hearing to pass a resolution for the five-year tourism master plan to identify which projects would be prioritized for implementation.<\/p>\n
He also noted that developing various white water rafting stations is necessary, while still making river tourism a priority due to the city’s white water rafting program.<\/p>\n
The city should develop eco-cultural tourism, emphasizing the indigenous community, he added.<\/p>\n
“Cagayan de Oro City still maintains its position as a top tourist destination in Misamis Oriental province as we are the gateway and hub of northern Mindanao. So we have to sustain (and even accelerate) that momentum,” Libre said.<\/p>\n
The City Budget Office said PHP1.2 million has been allocated for ecotourism livelihood, specifically for hinterland communities. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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