DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGION VII Tender

Description Among The Priorities Of The Department Of Tourism Under The Leadership Of Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco Is The Recalibration Of The Tourism Products Centered Around The Country’s “filipino-ness” And Its Unique And Defining Cultural Attributes As A Nation. The Development Of Philippine Culture, Heritage, And Arts Caravan Is Part Of The Cultural Tourism Product Development Program Conceived To Highlight And Herald The Filipino Brand And Identity In All Aspects Of The Travel And Tourism Experience. It Is In Line With The Following Agenda Of The Department Of Tourism: • To Equalize Tourism Development And Promotion • To Diversify The Product Portfolio Through Multi-dimensional Tourism • To Maximize Domestic Tourism • To Strengthen Tourism Convergence Through Close Collaboration With Lgus And Stakeholders The Program Draws Inspiration From Cebu’s Suroy-suroy Sugbo. The Suroy-suroy Sugbo Program Is A Tourism Promotions And Marketing Strategy Initiated By Governor Gwendolyn F. Garcia In 2008 That Continues To This Day. The Program Has Succeeded In Bringing Tourism Into The Countryside, Expanding The Usual Image Of Cebu As A Destination Of Only White Sand Beaches And Dive Spots. The Program Includes A Massive, Community Based Participatory Cultural Mapping Program In All The Towns And Cities Of The Province To Document Their Natural And Cultural Heritage Assets. These Are Then Showcases To Instill A Pride Of Place As A Prelude To Welcoming Tourists And Visitors. The Philippine Experience Program Is Envisioned To Create Innovative Cultural Tourism Products That Will Meet The Following Objectives: 1. Diversify The Cultural Tourism Product Offerings Of The Country For Both Domestic And International Tourists 2. Equalize Opportunities And Spread The Benefits Of Tourism Across The Regions And Destinations Of The Country 3. Improve The Identity Of The Philippines As Cultural Destination Through The Development And Packaging Of Unique Filipino Tourism Experiences 4. Promote Both Known And Lesser-known Cultural, Heritage And Art Products, Activities And Destinations In The Country. 5. Support The Preservation Of The Country’s Cultural, Heritage And Artistic Resources And Assets 6. Instill A Sense Of Pride And Patriotism Among The Filipino People Through Greater Appreciation Of The Country’s Culture, Heritage, And Arts With This, The Dot Regional Office Is Need Of The Services Of A Dot Accredited Tour Operator Engaged In The Business Of Providing Logistical And Ground Handling Services – Airline And Ferry Tickets, Rooms Accommodation, Land Arrangements (transportation, Tours And Activities, Guides And All Applicable Entrance/usage Fees) Provision Of Pillow Gifts/tokens, Tour Kits (souvenir Bags Fans, Umbrellas, And Hats) For Each Tour Participant, Provision Of Meals, Accommodation And Uniforms For The Guides And Drivers, Production Of Hand-held Signages And Decals For The Vehicles, Iand Other Ground Handling Services.