As the country prepares to shift to the new normal after two years of closure due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the Department of Tourism in Caraga (DOT-13) on Wednesday formally launched “Caraga Na”, a new initiative to promote tourism in the region.
DOT-13 Regional Director Nelia Arina led the opening of the three-day tourism promotion activity at the SM City here.
In a statement, the DOT-13 said “Caragan Na” is a call-to-action for a more proactive campaign for domestic tourism.
“This is also an invitation to all tourists to visit and explore what Caraga has to offer with its wide array of products – from conquering its mountainous terrain, frolicking in its crystal clear waters, be mesmerized with its breathtaking landscapes, and getting the full dose of adrenaline rush from its various adventures,” the statement read.
The initiative is also seen to sustain the agency’s efforts to promote regional circuits and tourism-related activities through a new tagline under the new normal.
The three-day activity will showcase different tourist spots and destinations in Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands, as well as in the region’s six cities of Butuan, Cabadbaran, Surigao, Tandag, Bislig and Bayugan.
The major tourism activities in Caraga were greatly affected due to the restrictions imposed by the government to contain the Covid-19 since March 2020.
According to the DOT-13, the pandemic affected at least 80 percent of Caraga’s tourism industry.
Source: Philippines News Agency