Sports Tourism Stakeholders meet in Iloilo City

The Sports Tourism Forum, to be held on June 5 in Iloilo City, will bring together dozens of professionals in the tourism, sports and education sectors.

The one-day event is jointly presented by the Department of Tourism Region VI, Sport Turismo Alliance, Inc, the Province of Iloilo and the City of Iloilo. About a hundred participants from across the country will be attending this forum to be held for the first time in Panay Island.

“This is a sports tourism MICE event and we are excited to present the best penal of speakers known in the industry,” revealed Charles Lim, the president of Sports Turismo Alliance, Inc – a non-stock, non-profit organization advocating sports tourism.

Leading the distinguished speakers, is Assistant Secretary of the Department of Tourism, Roberto Alabado who is concurrently in charge of Sports Tourism as well as being DOT Regional Director for IVB.

Other speakers include Princess Galura of Sunrise Events, Inc the organizers of the IRONMAN and 51.50 triathlons in the Philippines; Patrick Gregorio of DuckWorld PH, chief organizer of the recently revived MPTC Tour of Luzon; Jamelle Camba of multi sports tourism destination awardee, Subic Bay Freeport; Carlo Sampan, Assistant Vice President of Milo Sports Program; Celso Jimenez, Jr, Executive Director of the recently concluded National Big Bike Convention and Cleofe Albiso, Managing Director of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts.

“Numerous cities are seriously exploring to develop their cities into sports hubs to attract more tourists. There are many aspects to look into before this could happen,” explained Lim. “This is what this forum is all about. We are here to assist you in that process.”

“Tourists visiting the Philippines for sports activities are increasing by large numbers,” added Lim. “We look forward to the synergy in developing sports tourism in the region. This forum shall be a big stepping stone towards this goal.”

The Forum is also supported by top brands such as Cebu Pacific, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts and The Primer Group.

Registration is still ongoing by emailing arantxa.selrahco@gmail.com or call 09208404817.