Davao City joins World Tourism Day

The Davao Region is joining the World Tourism Day from September 16 to 18, spearheaded by the Department of Tourism (DoT).

DoT regional director Sonia Garcia said in line with the celebration, series of activities will be held, aimed at highlighting the various eco-tourism potentials of the region under the general theme of “Culture, Adventure and Nature.”

She said the events are designed to capture the growing market of young professionals and families.

The three-day activities, which will be held at the Atrium of Gaisano Mall Davao, will feature an Exhibit and Showcase where it will specifically target new and existing resorts, adventure packages, destinations, wellness and hospitality centers. It will also showcase select floral companies in the region.

Another event is the On-the-Spot Essay Writing Competition, where regional finals among public and private high school students in the Davao Region who initially qualified in their respective and provincial and city level competitions, will be conducted.

The competition focuses on the need to promote responsible tourism activities and the protection of the environment among the young and the old and the winning entries will be published in leading newspapers and dailies in the region.

The Quiz Bee, on the other hand, is a regional finals among students from colleges and universities offering tourism and hospitality and related courses in the Davao Region. Trivia and general information questions will focus on the Davao Region’s eco-tourism industry, geography and tourism history.

A Photography Competition will also be held and is open to both amateur and professional photographers with two separate categories, namely, festival scenes and tourism destinations.

The official launching of the Search for 30-seconder Davao Region Eco-Tourism Jingle is also part of the regional activity, aimed at encouraging budding composers and hobbyists in honing their creative and artistic musical skills while helping promote responsible eco-tourism. The winning piece will be officially used in all undertakings of DoT Davao.

The Second Canon Kadayawan sa Dabaw Photo Exhibit will feature the entries of 20 finalists of the recently conducted photography competition during the 23rd Kadayawan festival last month. The winners will be declared on the first day of the showcase.