6 Israeli Travel Agencies visit Bohol, Cebu, and Manila to promote PH tourism
In a report published by Department of Foreign Affairs, a familiarization tour was organized by the Department of Tourism and the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv for six major travel agencies to visit popular tourist destinations in the country.
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CEOs and managers of Ophir Tours, Mona Tours Ltd., Ayala Travel and Tours Ltd., Galaxy Tours, Ypaymore Ltd. and Alpha Club-Ganim Tours traveled to Bohol, Cebu, and Manila from December 6, 2016 to December 12, 2016 to attend business-to-business meetings with Philippine tour companies, conduct ocular visits to major hotels, and try different activities in each city. They were accompanied by Philippine Ambassador to Israel Neal Imperial and Mr. Francisco Lardizabal, Head of the DOT – Market Development Group.
According to Lardizabal, as reported by Philippine Information Agency,“Israel is becoming an important source of tourists for the Philippines with double-digit growth registered in the last three years.”
He added that the familiarization tour is an initiative to establish a long-term relationship with Israeli travel agencies in working together towards the promotion of Philippine tourism.
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippine Information Agency
