Lingayen, Pangasinan—The Provincial Government of Pangasinan, led by Governor Ramon V. Guico III, bagged three major awards for its services and excellence in tourism and heritage promotion during the 25th Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) National Convention and Pearl Awards held in Koronadal City, South Cotabato, on October 10, 2024.
The province was awarded 1st runner-up for Best Tourism Souvenirs (Banaan Museum Souvenirs); 2nd runner-up for Best Sports Tourism Event (Philippine Beach Games of Pista’y Dayat); and 2nd runner-up for Best International Event Hosting (2nd International Conference on Pangasinan and Bulosan Studies).
Pangasinan Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office (PTCAO) Chief Maria Luisa A. Elduayan expressed pride and elation for the significant accolades received by the province that served as a show window of the governor’s continuing efforts and support for local tourism.
“These are all manifestations of the hard work and passion of PTCAO’s Pangasinan tourism team, the cooperation and collaboration among our MSMEs, LGUs, partner organizations, the private sector, and the full support of the administration of Governor Ramon Mon-Mon Guico III,” PTCAO said in its social media post.
ATOP Pearl Awards is an annual recognition program that honors outstanding individuals, organizations, and local government units (LGUs) for their remarkable contributions to the development and promotion of the Philippine tourism industry.
It can be recalled that the province was likewise awarded as Region 1’s Best Province in Local Tourism Planning last September 20 during the Region 1 Tourism Summit 2024 in San Fernando City, La Union.
(Chona C. Bugayong/Photos: PTCAO)
