DOT Expresses Support For Coron's Sustainable Tourism Development

Mar 11, 2021

The Department of Tourism, with its goal to draw more visitors and hasten tourism recovery, expresses support for Coron's sustainable tourism development.

DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on Thursday, March 04, remarked that the Sustainable Tourism Development Project or STDP, which will be launched this year and will run throughout 2026, will give the recovery plans for Coron a major boost.

The STDP is a collaboration among the DOT, the provincial government of Palawan, the municipalities of Coron and El Nido, and the Asian Development Bank. It aims to make Coron and El Nido's tourism development sustainable and inclusive.

The STDP is a five-year project to commence by the third quarter of this year, the major components include urban infrastructure, ecosystems improvement and enterprise development.

“The STDP will help build the capacity of local stakeholders to protect and conserve Coron’s natural beauty and biodiversity and ensure that tourism benefits the local communities,” Puyat said.

DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat stressing the importance of sustainable tourism development to jumpstart tourism.

Meanwhile, the Palawan Tourism Council (PTC), with its goal to revitalize the tourism industry of the province, will hold a virtual Palawan Travel Expo on March 15.

PTC is set to highlight Palawan's existing health protocols, preparedness of tourism establishments, and interventions to ensure the safety of all tourists in the said virtual event.

Domestic reopening of tourist destinations in the province including El Nido, Coron, and Busuanga will also be discussed.

Source:

http://beta.tourism.gov.ph/news/dot-supports-corons-sustainable-tourism-development-bounce-back

https://palawan-news.com/travel-expo-eyed-to-boost-tourism-in-palawan/