Chinese media and travel agents impressed Dakak, Dapitan.

Photo by Jong Cadion

DAPITAN CITY - A recent FamTour to Dakak Park and Beach Resort in Dapitan City organized by the Philippine Tourism Office (PTO) based in Shanghai, China and the Department of Tourism China Team, has deeply impressed Chinese media and travel agents from Shanghai, China.

In an email correspondence with the Tourism Attache for East and Western China Gerry Panga who was unable to join the group due to flu said, "All very happy and deeply impressed. Pati si Congen napa-dive first time (Even Consul General dived for the first time)!" 

New Dapitan City Hall (Photo by 
Jong Cadion)

The dis embarko de Rizal (Photo 
by Jong Cadion)

The twelve-member delegation headed by Consul General Charles C. Jose of PTO along with top producing travel agents from Shanghai and the media personalities from East China Tourism news and Shanghai Daily inspected Dakak Park and Beach Resort and experienced the various tours that Dapitan City has to offer with only five to 30 minutes travel time, from river cruising to firefly watching to Aliguay island tour, from aqua sports activities to adventures at the mountain top like zipping, horseback riding and rappelling, from bar hopping in Dakak to rides and shows at Gloria’s Fantasyland and bowling in Gloria de Dapitan; this four-day Famtour that started on November 20, 2012 ended with a city historical tour highlighting our national hero’s legacy during his exile in Dapitan City.

The Monument of Rizal @ City Plaza 
of Dapitan (Photo by Jong Cadion)

Consul General Jose expressed confidence that the Chinese tourists will definitely want to visit Dapitan City not just because of what it can offer but also the great service and the warmth of hospitality that Dapitanons exude from travel to tours saying: “That was an unbelievably good time that I had last week in Dakak!"

The Chinese delegation and DOT China Team was met by Vice Mayor Ruben Cad, Councilors Apple Marie Agolong and Rosalina “Nene” Jalosjos Johnson, DOT Regional Director Mary June Bugante, Chief Operations Officer of the Jalosjos Group of Companies Maria Consuelo Locop at the Dipolog City Airport along with CAAP Manager Erlinda Delos Reyes.

The Pinky-white sand of Dakak
(Photo by Jong Cadion)

The group was billeted at the majestic Dakak Park and Beach Resort in Barangay Taguilon, Dapitan City which is known for its 750-meter stretch of white sand and the recently launched Dakak Adventure Zone that houses the longest zipline in Asia.

    

With the positive feedback gained from this recent Famtour to Dakak, Dapitan City, DOT Team China Head Ms. Arlene Itik expressed full support to make Dapitan City as among the top tour destinations in the Philippines for the Chinese market.