Western Visayas Tourism Assembly 2009

Western Visayas Tourism Assembly 2009

Roxas City, Capiz
December 4-6, 2009

Concept

The annual Western Visayan Tourism Assembly is a gathering of the tourism stakeholders both from
the government and private sector and provides a platform for exchanging and discussing critical issues of
common concern, renewing ties and linkages, sharing and learning from best practice experiences, ideas and
inspiring stories and marketing of new products.
This year’s assembly integrates wellness and tourism promotion and sessions on the National Tourism
Act of 2009 and its impacts on domestic tourism development.
 

Theme
 
This year’s assembly theme is: “The National Tourism Act of 2009: Meeting the Challenges of Domestic
Tourism”
 
Mechanics
 
The Assembly consists of showcasing tourism products, services and facilities, a learning conference to
impart relevant frameworks, fundamental tools, systems and innovative ideas for enhancing domestic tourism
development and promotion. A number of special events include cultural performances, Search for Tourism
Ambassador of Goodwill, and the annual tourism testimonial and awards dinner.

Objectives

The three-day assembly seeks to:
1.  Provide a venue for integrating regional and local efforts at tourism promotion.
2.  Recognize excellence by fostering showcase elements and tourism products.
3.  Learn and interact with expert speakers on the National Tourism Act of 2009 and i
Riles and Regulations.
4.  Strengthen LGU and private sector commitments to local initiatives and efforts.

Indicative Activities

1.  Travel Fair and Mart
2.  Tourism Conference
3.  Parade of Festivals
4.  Cultural Showcase
5.  Search for Miss WV Tourism
6.  Tourism Awards
7.  Travel Invitational
8.  Food Festival 

 More info about the said event will be posted in the official Western Visayas Tourism Assembly 2009 site.