He said Salceda’s “purported disenchantment” over the DOT’s supposed “low priority” given to Mayon as a tourist attraction was a “parochial view” and “essentially political soundbite.”
Lagman said the best argument against Salceda’s criticism was Frasco’s “resolve” to address the lack of potable water at Mayon Tourism Complex, including the newly renovated Mayon Skyline Hotel. In his letter, Lagman also cited the annual appropriation for the improvement and maintenance of the Mayon Parks Road leading to the tourism complex.According to other lawmakers, trying to draw foreign tourists into the country will entail more than changing the government’s slogan, and should start with addressing the problems faced by tourists at the country’s airports.
“Slogans have nothing to do with the image—the image will improve if the services and facilities improve. It’s really about the experience,” he said.Sen. Nancy Binay, chair of the Senate committee on tourism, questioned the timing of the launch of the new DOT campaign.
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