Understanding that the COVID19 pandemic wreaked havoc on our tourism industry, the Alliance of Travel and Tours Agencies of Pampampanga (ATTAP) proves their resilience as they celebrated their 25th Induction Ceremonies at the Clark Marriott Ballroom last March 2022.
It was momentous again to see again the people behind Pampanga’s tourism aspect from different sectors in this big gathering, celebrating their victories amidst being torn by the health crisis. The program started with a Business-to-Business event where sellers and buyers exchange more than pleasantries but built a strong linkage with each other to face again the ever-changing landscape of tourism.
Ms Marcia Hernandez, ATTAP Vice President, has shared with the convention the idea of focusing on and strengthening domestic tourism. Ms. Hernandez also mentioned focusing on the good things that happened in the travel industry.
The keynote speaker, Mr. Roberto Alabado III of the Department of Tourism, gave his main message stressing that sustaining the efforts is made easier when we talk. He also mentioned that the travel industry in our country jumpstarted last February 10, 2022, when we started accepting foreign tourists.
The ever supportive DOT III Regional Director, Ms. Carolina Uy shared also the latest updates and activities of the department with the help of the private sector.
Another touching moment of the event is when Ms. Christina Garcia, the past president of ATTAP, emotionally shared her journey in the travel industry. She could not thank enough her mentors and leaders that moulded to a strong leader and became one of the active keypersons in the Pampanga Tourism Landscape.
Ms. Pam Guzman of Ecozone Travel and Tours, gave her message to the plenary as the newly elected President of ATTAP, with pride and enthusiasm to bring the association to its more active state. I find her to be energetic and sociable.
Since it was more than two years when they last gathered, the ATTAP members stood proud in front of the crowd and took their oath again as a sign of their support to the thrusts of the organization.
The grand event is sponsored by:
Department of Tourism – Region III
Mabalacat City Information Office
Angels City Tourism Office
City of San Fernando, Pampanga LGU
Pampanga Tourism
Clark Tourism Promotions Division
Beautederm
Mediterranean Tourism Oprators
Cebu pacific
Tours R Us
Reddoorz
Philippine Airlines
AirAsia
Standard Insurance
Amega Travel and Tours
Royal Gulf
Scoot
Air Canda
Aboex Travel and Tours
Swissotel Clark
Seawheel
Resorts World Singapore
Emirates
Adventour Asia Magazine
Holy Angel University
AXA
Ecozone Travel and Tours