Jose Clemente III, president of the Tourism Congress of the Philippines (TCP), said the industry was looking forward to “getting back to the business of tourism without distractions. We are anticipating more dialogues and exchanges of ideas with DOT and the new leadership.”
Philippine tourism stakeholders have given newly appointed tourism chief Bernadette Romulo-Puyat a vote of confidence as they look ahead to closer working ties with the Department of Tourism (DOT) under her.
Jose Clemente III, president of the Tourism Congress of the Philippines (TCP), said the industry was looking forward to “getting back to the business of tourism without distractions. We are anticipating more dialogues and exchanges of ideas with DOT and the new leadership.”
“We hope the new secretary will be very accommodating in terms of meetings with the private sector to hear our concerns. The DOT and the private sector should work hand in hand to promote our destinations,” Marlene Dado Jante, president of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) said.
Christine U. Ibarreta, president of the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA), echoed the same sentiment. “We will be more than willing to help and support her in her bid to make the Philippines a fun destination again,” she said.
Stakeholders lauded Puyat for her decision to retain the destination’s “More Fun in the Philippines” brand and her pronouncement that she would crack down on corruption.