LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, Feb. 18 (PNA) — Benguet provincial employees are encouraged to lead in promoting their own ‘pride of place’ as part of leveling up and getting to know the province’s tourist destinations on the road to ASEAN Integration 2015.
Provincial Tourism Operations Officer Clarita Prudencio, in an interview on Wednesday, explained that this is in line with the “Visit Philippines 2015” program aimed to strengthen the Department of Tourism (DOT) tagline of “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” in promoting the country’s tourist destinations.
The campaign banners business meetings, history and culture, lifestyle and entertainment, music and arts, and sports, adventure and eco-tourism.
Prudencio said instead of the usual Lakbay Aral in other places, appreciation on where and what to visit locally is what the provincial government is promoting.
According to Prudencio, Benguet Governor Nestor Fongwan would like employees to help boost the province’s tourism industry.
Everybody in his or her own place is a tour guide is the ultimate aim of the local tourism promotional program, Prudencio added.
The provincial government has engaged employees to experience and join tourism events.
As local government employees, they should be the first to know and promote places of interest and other related events, and know basic information such as exact location, distance and other frequently asked questions, Prudencio said.(PNA)