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Inter-Island Tourism Policy (Itop) Forum
- Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/lifestyle/2017/07/10/inter-island-tourism-policy-itop-forum-552129
- Monday, July 10, 2017
- By Mila C. Espina
THE Inter-Island Tourism Policy (Itop) Forum will be hosted by Cebu in October 2017. Cebu Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale met with the Itop officers, secretariat and delegates from Phuket, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Jeju, Korea and Cebu’s Itop team composed of Grace Paulino, Alice Queblatin and MCE to prepare for the event. Boboi Costas heads the stakeholders group while MCE handles the academe. Alice Queblatin, president of the Cebu Association of Tour Operators (Cato), gave an overview of Cebu as a Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (Mice) destination. Theme for Itop is “Synergizing MICE with Culture and Heritage.” Papers will be presented by delegates from the travel and tourism sectors, and the academe. There are about 10 members of Itop, with new members coming up.
- Cebu-Israel Friendship Dinner
Congratulations to Honorary Consul Emily Benedicto Chioson for a well-attended Cebu-Israel Friendship dinner held recently at the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu. In her welcome message, she thanked Israel and Cebu for the enduring friendship which opened up opportunities for meaningful cultural ties.
His Excellency, Amb. Effie Ben Matityao traced the historical trails of the sojourn of Israel in the Philippines. He cited how Israel came to the rescue of the Yolanda survivors and recalled and thanked the Filipinos who sheltered the Israelite refugees through the efforts of the late President Manuel Quezon.
- The Ambassador further commended Consul Emily Benedicto for sustaining the educational, economic and cultural ties of Israel and Cebu.
On the other hand, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña hoped for more viable challenges to sustain Israel’s presence in Cebu and hopes to visit the place. After the cocktails, the guests were treated to a cultural show of songs and dances.
- The Grand Chamber Awards
One memorable event in June 2017 was the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry Cebu Business Month Grand Chamber Awards. The photos on this page capture the gaiety of the event.