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The Philippines is ready to host ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2006 |
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 Registrations pouring in at
www.atfdavao.com
(MANILA, PHILIPPINES – 07 October 2005): It is all systems go for the
Philippines as it gears up to host the 25th Association of Southeast Asian
Nations (ASEAN) Tourism Forum (ATF) 2006 in Davao City from 13 to 21 January
next year.
ATF will be held in the Philippines a year ahead of schedule. Myanmar, the
original host of the 2006 event, announced in July it was giving up the
2006-2007 chairmanship of ASEAN. Each year, the hosting of ATF is rotated among
ASEAN member countries.
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has signed Memorandum Order number
189, directing the Secretary of Tourism to organize and create a Philippine Host
Committee and/or an inter-agency task force to prepare and implement the
activities and programmes for ATF 2006. The memorandum also enjoins all
departments, bureaus, offices, national government agencies and local government
units, and government-owned and/or controlled corporations to give full support,
assistance and cooperation to the Tourism Secretary in organizing the region’s
premier travel trade event.
Preparations by the Philippine Host Committee (PHC) are now in overdrive. The
timely turnover of ATF 2006 in the Philippines provides a strong impetus for the
country to gear towards attaining ASEAN solidarity in spite of adversities.
Department of Tourism (DOT) and Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC)
officials together with the Davao Tourism Host Council are highly optimistic
that with the combined efforts, diligence, dedication and talents of their
top-caliber staff experienced in convention event organizing and planning, the
prospects are bright for ATF 2006 to be a breakthrough for Philippine tourism.
TTG Asia Media, which the PHC has appointed to organise the ASEAN Travel
Exchange (TRAVEX) 2006, the travel fair component of ATF, has fast-tracked
preparations for the fair and is assisting the Host Committee with ATF 2006
logistical and promotional requirements. TTG Asia Media managing director, Mr
Darren Ng, said: “We are delighted to be part of this momentous occasion for
tourism in the Philippines and the ASEAN region. TTG Asia Media has organised
several ATFs in the past, including the 1998 event in Cebu. We are confident
that, despite the very short lead-time to prepare for the TRAVEX in Davao next
year, the synergies between the Philippine Host Committee and TTG Asia Media
will result in a professional, productive, and well received ATF 2006.”
Davao City, the host destination for ATF 2006, is ready to put up the best show
possible. The Davao Host Council, chaired by Davao City mayor, Mr Rodrigo
Duterte, is preparing a weeklong celebration of the colours and flavours of
Mindanao during ATF to change misperceptions in the international market about
the city. Hotels are refurbishing their facilities to ensure a warm and
hospitable stay for delegates. Fourteen properties have been designated as
official ATF 2006 hotels. The Council’s beautification committee is looking at
increasing the streetlights and widening the city’s roads.
The official ATF 2006 website, www.atfdavao.com, contains comprehensive
information on all ATF activities. Registrations have been pouring in since the
website went online last week. All registrations and bookings for ATF 2006 are
fully automated, with the information being captured automatically for the
appointment scheduling between buyers and sellers.
The theme of ATF 2006, “Celebrating the Many Faces of ASEAN,” salutes ASEAN’s
tremendous strides in bringing to life the principle of Unity in Diversity and
highlights the need to follow through on initiatives to strengthen regional
tourism cooperation while supporting the tourism aspirations of individual
member countries.
TRAVEX will be held from 18 to 20 January 2006 at the NCCC Exhibition Centre,
which is renovating its facilities to accommodate over 400 booths. TRAVEX 2006
is expected to draw over 800 seller delegates from the ASEAN region and 430
specialists from key markets as buyers and media.
The official media partners of ATF 2006 are TTG Asia, Travel Weekly, and Travel
Trade Report. Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the official air carrier of ATF 2006.
Apart from providing courtesy and discounted tickets, PAL heads the ATF 2006 Air
Transportation Committee.
Editor’s Notes
About the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) – As the annual convention of the ASEAN
tourism industry, ATF promotes the exchange of ideas, review of industry
developments, and joint formulation of specific recommendations to further
accelerate the growth of ASEAN tourism. ATF also provides a platform for the
selling and buying of regional and individual tourism products of ASEAN member
countries.
About TTG Asia Media – With offices and news bureaus in 23 cities across the
Asia Pacific region and beyond, TTG Asia Media is Asia’s leading information
provider and exhibition organizer for the corporate, business and leisure travel
markets.
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Further Information
ATF 2006-Phil Host Committee
Ms Susana Del Mundo
Deputy Secretary General
Tel: (63-2) 525-9318 to 30
Tel: (63-2) 525-1255
Fax: (63-2) 521-6165
Email: tts@dotpcvc.gov.ph
atfdavaohousing@yahoo.com.ph
TRAVEX 2006
Ms. Melanie Lee
Project Manager – ATF 2006
TTG Asia Media
Tel: (65) 6395-7537
Fax: (65) 6536-0896
Email: atf@ttgasia.com
Davao City
Mr. Art Boncato
Vice Chair – Davao Host Council
Tel: (011 6382) 298 0888 local 311
Fax: (011 6382) 298 4877
Email: atf06_dvo@yahoo.com.ph
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Philippine Department of Tourism
447 Sutter Street, Ste. 507 San Francisco, CA 94108
Tel No. 415 9564060 Fax No. 415 9562093 Email:
pdotsf@aol.com
www.wowphilippines.com.ph
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