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The Sorsogon
Provincial Tourism Council (SPTC) is a non-stock, non-profit
organization of the various associations and sectors representing
the local private tourism industry organized for the purpose of
discussing issues and problems, drawing
up policies, and implementing various programs and projects
affecting or related to the promotion and development of the tourism
industryin the Province of Sorsogon.
The
Province of Sorsogon as a primary tourist destination, offering
world-class accommodations, resort and food service facilities, with
well-maintained infrastructure support systems state-of-the-art
telecommunications and transport services, but with well-preserved
and protected environment and natural resources, heritage and
distinct culture and arts, under a private sector-led, but
government-supported programs that translate into reality a
fully-empowered tourism industry with the local population fully
benefiting from it, while at the same time serving as a mirror of
the true Bicolano and Filipino hospitality.
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The local tourism
industry primarily tries to chart a path toward the
upgrading, development and maintenance of local tourist
destinations in order to widen the economic opportunities
for local residents and improve their quality of life
through tourism. |
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The local tourism
industry endeavors to strengthen the capabilities of the
local tourism councils and the local government units in
planning, developing and promoting the province’s rich
natural and man-made resources for sustainable growth. |
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The local tourism
industry hopes to encourage the adoption and enactment of
local legislative measures for the protection and
enhancement of the environment through awareness campaigns
aimed at countering or mitigating the negative impacts of
local tourism development. |
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The local tourism
industry hopes to ensure a pleasant stay and experience for
tourists while at the same time trying to protect the
interests, welfare, rights and culture of the host
community, promote quality tourism, and provide a favorable
atmosphere for investment flows in local tourism development
projects. |
In more specific
terms, the local tourism industry sector identifies for immediate
implementation the following:
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Destination area development
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Improvement of infrastructure
support facilities
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Promotion, marketing and product
development
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Human resource training
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Environmental protection
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Heritage and cultural integrity
preservation
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Institution of economic linkages
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Implementation of
land-use policies
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International cooperation and
networking
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Institution of tourism development standards and
guidelines
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