𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐨, 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧

Tourism Officer Dan Paolo Ramos welcomed the participants and set the tone of the undertaking, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and innovation in shaping Baggao’s tourism future.
Regional Director Troy Alexander Miano of DOT-Region 2 expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, commending the diligence and proactive leadership of Baggao’s local officials in championing tourism development for the town. “This initiative demonstrates the commitment of Baggao to harness its unique tourism potential and contribute to the region’s overall tourism growth,” he stated.
The workshop featured insightful presentations on the current state of tourism at both the provincial and regional levels. Honey Carmona, Planning Officer of the Cagayan Tourism Office, and Joylyn Cauilan, Supervising Tourism Officer of DOT-Region 2, provided comprehensive overviews of tourism dynamics and opportunities in the area.
Additionally, Tourism Operations Officer Kristine Wandagan discussed the accreditation process, aimed at encouraging private tourism enterprise owners and managers to subject their enterprises for accreditation. This initiative ensures adherence to quality standards in their products and services, fostering greater trust and satisfaction among tourists.
Senior Tourism Officer Romeo Caranguian delivered lectures on tourism product development, emphasizing strategies and best practices for creating a cohesive and marketable tourism circuit. The interactive sessions allowed stakeholders to contribute ideas, ensuring that the proposed tourism circuit reflects the unique characteristics and strengths of Baggao.
The event underscored the importance of collaboration in tourism development. The convergence of local officials, business representatives, and community leaders highlighted a shared commitment to positioning Baggao as a premier tourism destination in the region.
As the workshop concluded, participants expressed optimism for the municipality’s tourism prospects. The LGU, together with its regional and provincial partners, remains committed to developing a vibrant and sustainable tourism circuit that showcases Baggao’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and local ingenuity.#