July 26, 2022– The Mexico Tourism Office conducted a Seminar/Workshop entitled Basic Tourism Statistics and Data Gathering (An Overview) and DOT Accreditation System Discussion for the Tourism-Related Establishments (TREs) such as the Motels, Apartelles and Resorts held at the Casa de Sta. Monica, Parian, Mexico.
A welcome remarks was given by the Chairperson of the Committee on Tourism, SB Member Hon. John Paul D. Gozun and an opening message was delivered by Mr. Randy Del Rosario, the OIC of the Arts, Culture and Tourism Office of Pampanga, to the participants.
Resource speakers were from the Department of Tourism Region III namely Mr. Christian Ray Lingat and Ms. Realyn Manalo. They highlighted the importance of the TREs data submission to the LGU and why one must undergo accreditation to the DOT.
Said activity was participated by 22 employees and owners of 16 establishments (resorts, motels apartelles).
The Mexico Tourism Officer Mr. Mike Castañeda stressed out significance of the active involvement of these concerned tourism stakeholders which will eventually lead to the beauty of partnership of the public and the private sector.