The Department of Tourism-Central Luzon (DOT 3) is strengthening efforts to provide a safe and secure environment for tourists in the region.<\/p>\n
In an interview Tuesday, DOT-3 Regional Director Richard Daenos said a series of seminar orientations on disaster risk reduction and crisis management for the tourism industry is being conducted from Nov. 13 to 16 to all DOT-accredited tourism enterprises in the region in a bid to ensure the safety and ease the impact of crises and disasters that affect them.<\/p>\n
He said the event is being participated in by managers as well as security and safety officers in the tourism sector.<\/p>\n
Daenos cited the need to develop and hone the skills of the industry stakeholders during any crisis, whether man-made or natural.<\/p>\n
He said experts from the Office of Civil Defense Region 3 and Police Regional Office 3 will provide overviews and strategies on how to ease the effects of disasters and other emergencies and ensure faster recovery.<\/p>\n
Daenos said the topics to be discussed will enable participants to help craft plans to ensure a safer, adaptive and resilient community towards sustainable tourism development.<\/p>\n
He said the seminar orientation is designed to also enhance the industry stakeholders\u2019 role as effective tourism front-liners capable of providing excellent service to visitors.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe DOT collaborates closely with the local government units and stakeholders to strengthen tourism governance and ensure the safety and security of the tourists,\u201d he added. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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