Ipinahayag ni Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco ang kaniyang pagkatuwa at pasasalamat matapos mapasama ang Palawan Island sa “2024 Trending Destinations in the World” ng TripAdvisor, ang pinakamalaking travel website sa mundo.
Sa Facebook post ng DOT nitong Sabado, Enero 13, sinabi ni Frasco na isang patunay ang naging papuri ng TripAdvisor na walang hanggan ang kagandahan ng Palawan.
“As Palawan continues to turn heads and warm hearts across the globe, this latest accolade from Tripadvisor is but a testament to the island’s timeless allure,” pahayag ni Castro.
“Ensuring the sustainability of Palawan’s tourism development and promoting an enhanced tourism experience for travelers is of utmost importance which is why the national government is engaging in collaboration and partnership with the local government units of Palawan,” dagdag niya.
Palawan, kinilala bilang 4th ‘Trending Destination in the World’
Ayon pa sa kalihim ng DOT, sigurado silang magkakaroon ng positibong epekto pagdating sa industriya ng turismo ang pagkapanalo at pagkasama ng Palawan sa nasabing listahan ng TripAdvisor.
“With the global recognition, the island is poised to attract a surge in visitors, providing a boost to the local economy and reinforcing Palawan's position as a top-tier travel destination,” ani Frasco.
“We could not be more grateful to the travel community for placing Palawan at the forefront of global travel trends. This singular achievement motivates us to maintain our commitment to sustainable tourism and showcase the beauty of Palawan to the world. Further to this, Palawan's winning streak on TripAdvisor will certainly have a positive impact on its tourism industry,” saad pa niya.
Matatandaang inihayag ng TripAdvisor kamakailan na Top 4 ang Palawan sa listahan ng “Trending Destinations in the World” para sa 2024.
“This latest recognition comes on the heels of Palawan’s back-to-back global citations in 2023 as one of the World’s Most Desirable Countries for Adventure, to Travel + Leisure’s top Islands, to Condé Nast Traveler’s Most Beautiful Places in the World and Top Readers’ Choice, cementing the continued winning streak of the island’s enduring appeal as a sought-after travel destination,” saad naman ng DOT.
