Capiz tourism potentials tapped for dev't
Roxas City -- Capiz's cutflowers and seafoods and marine and adventure attractions are included in the region's tourism market based on the Tourism Action Plan 2010 of Western Visayas.
The plan got the approval of the Regional Development Council (RDC) during its first quarter regular meeting in recognition of the important role of tourism in the region's economic development.
Department of Tourism Regional Director Edwin Trompeta said Boracay Island would still be the hub of tourist attractions in the region with the other provinces revolving around it.
Accordingly, the plan will develop the provinces of Aklan and Antique as nature-based eco-tourism and adventure sites while Iloilo will be marketed for its cultural heritage and as venue for conventions, conferences and meetings. The province of Negros Occidental and city of Bacolod will be for adventure, culture and heritage tourism, as well as site for meetings and conventions.
Recently, Roxas City was featured over GMA television network as the Seafood Capital of the Philippines because of its abundant and delicious seafoods and other marine products in its coastal waters.
A 15-minute documentary about Roxas City named "Of Sand Dunes and Curious Wonder: Exploring Roxas City" is being shown over Living Asia Channel in its travel guide segments as among Asia's fine adventure destinations.
The documentary produced by CCI Asia New Media Productions, Inc. depicts the city as a seafood capital of the country and attracts travelers with its folkloric charm as well as natural and man-made wonders. It features the abundant seafoods, cultural and religious landmarks including shell craft and horticulture industries.
(PIA)