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| Mayor Stephanie Uy-Tan in the middle during Civic-Military and Manaragat Festival Parade August 23, 2015 Photo credits to: Michael Balan, taken from Facebook page Manaragat Festival: August Month-long City Fiesta Celebration |
CATBALOGAN CITY -- The city government here is aiming to reach 100,000 tourist arrivals this year in its effort to make the city as one of the top destinations in the region.
Mayor Stephanie Uy-Tan said that from the more than 3,000 tourists in 2011, the city welcomed 90,000 visitors last year.
“The increase in arrival was enormous, which can also be attributed to the increasing number of tourism-related facilities in the city,” Uy-Tan said
This aside from the fact that Catbalogan is the center of commerce, trade, industry and education in Samar province.
The 100,000 tourist arrival target for this year is attainable, according to Uy-Tan, due to several activities that are beneficial to their tourism campaign.
Foremost to this is the activities for the upcoming 400th year celebration of the St. Bartholomew Parish next year.
Several activities have been prepared for the celebration next year that includes the presentation of various school on life of Catbalogan people from different era.
The recent achievement of Manaragat Festival at the Aliwan Fiesta will also boost their tourism campaign, Uy-Tan added.
According to the official, presenting the local traditions through dances has been proven to attract visitors. (PNA)
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