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==Video draws interest on Davao’s tourism sites== | |||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R11&article=1541334128644 | |||
*By: RG Alama | |||
*''April 11, 2012'' | |||
The tourism video commissioned by the Department of Tourism Region XI and posted on social media sites has drawn interest to several tourism attractions in the region. | |||
“Many are already asking and inquiring on how to go to these sites,” DOT-XI Regional Director Art Boncato describes the reception to the video when it was first posted on social networking sites like Facebook and Google Plus. | |||
The DOT-XI commissioned South Spot, a Davao City-based production company to make the 3-minute regional version of the It’s More Fun In the Philippines video which shows breathtaking locales situated in the region these included islands, mountains, waterfalls, caves, beaches, forests, indigenous culture, peculiar wildlife, man-made attractions and other points of interests. | |||
Boncato said that many have been inquiring about Aliwagwag falls in Davao Oriental which is among the many sites featured prominently in the video. He also said the office got inquiries about surfing in Davao from those who have watched the video. | |||
"What the video showed is that marami pa pala mapupuntahan dito sa Davao (that there many places to visit in Davao.)" Boncato added. | |||
Mark Glenn Cabrera, a college student and blogger says that the video will surely entice more tourists in coming to Davao. “It (video) captured the essence that Davao boasts of many ideal destinations for tourists to check out. “ | |||
For Davao City-based travel blogger Olan Emboscado the video is a great way of promoting the many must-see, must-experience places in the whole region. | |||
“It showcases what the Region really is - a great place of great interests from Highlands to Islands. From verdant mountains to pristine white sand beaches, from exotic waterfalls to beautiful underwater world - things we enjoyed so much in our region,” Emboscado said adding that the video further inspired him to travel to other locales featured in the video. | |||
Emboscado who writes travel stories in his widely-followed blog the Travel Teller praises the DOT for utilizing the internet to spread the video. | |||
“People are now into Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and other social media networks. Photo sharing and dissemination of information could be done effectively. Also, most of the tourists these days are inspired to visit one destination because they have read and seen in it on social media networks,” Emboscado added. | |||
For his part Boncato also said that aside from attracting tourists the video also makes the stakeholders aware of these beautiful places and jumpstart the initiative in making these places more accessible to visitors. | |||
==ICT group seeks more innovative businesses== | ==ICT group seeks more innovative businesses== | ||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R11&article=1541334040948 | *Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R11&article=1541334040948 | ||