DAVAO CITY (PIA) -- The provincial local government of Davao Occidental held its first Provincial Tourism Stakeholders’ Summit starting today, May 29, 2023 up to May 31.

The three-day summit, to be held at the ABC gymnasium in Barangay Poblacion, Malita town is expected to gather more than 100 tourism stakeholders from the government and private sectors.

On the first day, the participants will be discussing the proposed Provincial Tourism Code which will serve as a roadmap to developing the tourism industry in the province.

on how to establish cooperatives, while the Department of Trade and Industry will be discussing on branding and marketing in digital and print.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Davao Occidental will conduct skills demonstration on food and beverage.

There will also be inputs on the proper customer service for the tourism stakeholders. 

A bazaar showcasing various local products of the province will also run for the whole duration of the summit. (DMA/OJT/PIA-XI)