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Consul General Fernandez and Assistant Secretary Bueno met to discuss the Philippine tourism promotion activity for Hawaii this July 14.

12 July 2024, Honolulu - Consul General Emil Fernandez received a delegation from the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), headed by Assistant Secretary Maria Rica Bueno, who are in Honolulu for a tourism promotion event this Sunday, July 14. The team will be promoting the Love the Philippines tourism campaign and Bisita, Be My Guest (BBMG) program, where eligible participants will have a chance to win special prizes including condominium units in the Philippines, holiday packages and round-trip airline tickets.

Consul General Fernandez and the Tourism officials discussed the significant contribution of the tourism sector to the Philippine economy, the recovery rate of the industry post-pandemic, as well as strategies to further improve visitor arrivals in the country. The delegation shared that they also plan to learn of Hawaii’s experience in the field.

Interested participants may register to join the “Love the Philippines” and “Bisita, Be My Guest” promotion activity this Sunday, July 14, at the Regency Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa through this link: https://forms.gle/dNJPQFdnJRFnJFcn6. (END)

Consul General Fernandez (3rd from left) and Asst. Secretary Bueno (3rd from right), joined by PCG, DOT, and TPB personnel, pose using the “Love the Philippines” hand gesture.