DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGION IV Tender

Description Background The National Tourism Development Plan (ntdp) Calls For The Implementation Of A Tourism Product Strategy Through The Enhancement Of Existing Products And The Introduction Of New Ones As A Manner Of Diversifying The Country’s Product Portfolio To Increase The Level Of Competitiveness And Improve The Travel Experience Of Visitors. Additionally, It Has Identified The Core Products Appropriate To The Clusters And Tourism Development Areas. The Department Continues To Develop New Tourism Products That Will Cater To The Tourists’ Preferences Among Various Market Segments Taking Into Consideration The Greater Preference Stated In Various Surveys, For Lower Density, High-value Products, With Majority Opting For Outdoor Activities. One Of The Most Significant Market Segments In The Tourism Industry Are The Senior Citizens. The Senior Tourism Segment Has A Huge Impact On The Travel Industry. In 1999, Over 593 Million International Travelers Were 60 Years And Older, Which Accounted For Around 1/3 Of Holiday Spending. And This Number Is Projected To Reach 2 Billion Trips Annually By 2050 — According To The World Tourism Organization. That Is Because It’s Estimated Seniors Will Comprise Nearly A Quarter Of The World’s Population By 2050, Compared To Only 10% In 2000. Meaning That They Will Be Responsible For More Holiday Spending In The Future Than All The Younger Age Groups Combined. One Of The Tourism Products Patronized By The Senior Market Segment Is Faith Tourism. Many Seniors Are At A Stage In Life Where They Prioritize Spiritual Well-being And Seek Deeper Connections With Their Faith. Visiting Sacred Sites, Participating In Religious Ceremonies, And Engaging In Spiritual Practices During Travel Can Fulfill These Needs. Seniors Often Have A Keen Interest In History, Culture, And Traditions. Religious Sites Are Often Rich In Historical And Cultural Significance, Providing Seniors With An Immersive Experience That Combines Spirituality With Learning. Faith Tourism Often Involves Group Travel Or Participation In Religious Gatherings Where Seniors Can Connect With Like-minded Individuals, Share Experiences, And Build A Sense Of Community And Belonging. With More Free Time Available After Retirement, Seniors Have The Flexibility To Undertake Longer Journeys, Explore Distant Pilgrimage Destinations, And Engage In Spiritual Retreats Or Tours. For Some Seniors, Faith-based Travel Offers Not Only Spiritual Benefits But Also Opportunities For Relaxation, Stress Relief, And Overall Well-being, Contributing To A Holistic Approach To Health. Many Seniors Also View Faith Tourism As A Way To Pass Down Religious Traditions And Values To Younger Generations, Creating Meaningful Family Experiences And Preserving Cultural Heritage. According To The United Nations World Tourism Organization, An Estimated 300 Million To 330 Million Pilgrims Visit The World’s Key Religious Sites Every Year. Pilgrimage Is Considered As One Of The Growing Activities Of People In The World. In The Philippines, The Presence Of Numerous Religious Sites And Activities Makes It More Significant In Promoting Pilgrimage Or Religious Tourism. It Is Said That Religion Is One Of The Factors That Motivate People To Set Out On A Journey And Millions Of People Travel Towards The Great Pilgrimage Centers To Satisfy One’s Own Religious Conviction And Fulfill Their Religious Curiosity. This Type Of Tourism Has Such An Important Social And Cultural Characteristic, As Social Practice And Changing Individual Beliefs. Hence, It Owns A Kind Of Socio-cultural Potential Of Influencing The Motivational State Of A Person, Which Has The Need Of Cultural And Religious Objects Required For The Spirituality Ideological Existence. Religiously Or Spiritually Motivated Travel Has Become Widespread And Popularized In Recent Decades. Many Of Those People Travel To Sacred Places In Strong Belief That They Will Be Cured And To Pay Respect To God, But Some Of Them Are Just Curious To See Those Sacred Sites And Destinations. Faith Tourism Is A Strength Of Calabarzon With The Presence Of A Lot Of Historical Churches, Pilgrimage Sites And Religious Festivals. And To Further Strengthen Said Tourism Product In The Region And Provide A Viable Option For The Senior Market Segment, The Department Of Tourism Region Iv-a Will Conduct A Tour Program Entitled “virgenes Coronadas De Calabarzon,” A Tour Program Centered On Pontifically And Episcopally Crowned Images Of The Virgen Mary, Who Holds A Central And Revered Role In Catholicism And Other Christian Denominations. The Program Will Be Held In The Provinces Of Cavite And Rizal On May 25 – 26, 2024 To Coincide With Festivities In Identified Destinations. Procurement Requirements 1. Must Be Dot Accredited Travel And Tour Agency Located In Calabarzon. 2. Willing To Provide Services On A Send-bill Arrangement. 3. Amenable For Date Changes. Scope Of Works/ Deliverables Indicative Itinerary/budgetary Requirements ***see Main Document*** Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) The Abc Is Three Hundred Fifty-six Thousand Three Hundred Pesos (php 356,300.00) Inclusive Of Applicable Taxes And Fees. Legal Documents 1. Copy Of Mayor’s/business Permit 2. Philgeps Registration 3. Omnibus Sworn Statement (with Special Power Of Attorney For Authorized Representative/signatory If Necessary) Terms Of Payment Payment Will Be On Send-bill Arrangement. Full Payment Upon Completion Of The Requirements Stipulated In The Technical Specifications. Project Officer/contact Person Prepared By: Keneth C. De Gracia Tourism Operations Officer Ii (0947) 424 9783 Noted By: Marites T. Castro Regional Director