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DOT URGES TOURISM RELATED ESTABLISHMENTS TO BE ACCREDITED W/ THE AGENCY
Wednesday 9th of November 2011
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Nov. 9 (PIA) -– The Department of Tourism (DOT) here urges all tourism-related establishments in the city to obtain accreditation with the agency and get the benefit of being part of DOT’s program.
DOT Acting Regional Director Mary June Bugante shared, if an establishment is accredited with DOT, that particular establishment will be given priority in DOT trainings and will be included in the tourism department’s promotional materials.
Bugante called on all tourism-related establishments to get their accreditation now as it will be mandatory in 2012.
She said the fee is minimal and is based on capital...
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