Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco warmly welcomed Jamaican Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett during his courtesy call at the newly inaugurated Centro de Turismo Intramuros in Manila.
“Delighted to welcome the Minister of Tourism of Jamaica Edmund Bartlett and grateful to accept his compliments for the Philippines which was awarded the Global Tourism Resilience Award by the World Travel Awards in 2023, being one of only 5 nations given this inaugural recognition,” Frasco said.
“We discussed shared priorities such as tourism human capital development, social equity in tourism opportunities, community-based tourism, and sustainable development.”
The two tourism leaders discussed shared priorities, including tourism human capital development, social equity, community-based tourism, and sustainable development.
“I also highlighted our flagship programs—the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE), the Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC), and the Philippine Experience Program (PEP)—which reflect our commitment to empowering local communities and promoting environmental and cultural sustainability,” she said.
The tourism chief also underscored the Philippines’ recognition as one of the first recipients of the Global Tourism Resilience Award at the 2023 World Travel Awards, highlighting the country’s innovative leadership in overcoming tourism challenges.
Joining the courtesy call were Honorary Consul Remedios Salud Tesoro Guerrero, DOT Undersecretaries Verna Buensuceso and Ferdinand Jumapao, Intramuros Administration Administrator Joan Padilla, and Director Arlene Alipio.
During the visit, Frasco gave Bartlett a tour of the Centro de Turismo Intramuros.
“Centro de Turismo Intramuros is a dynamic visitor hub that beautifully combines history with modern technology, offering an immersive journey into the rich heritage of Intramuros.”
“The ministerial meeting was held at the newly inaugurated Centro de Turismo Intramuros whose stunning transformation is the brainchild of our First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos. This dynamic visitor hub beautifully combines history with modern technology, offering an immersive journey into the rich heritage of Intramuros,” she concluded.
