North Luzon Travel Expo in Baguio City kicks off

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00:00 The three-day North Luzon Travel Expo in Baguio City began this weekend, aiming to strengthen

00:05 the tourist value chain and promote unique tourism offerings, attractions and services

00:10 in northern Luzon.

00:12 The expo is considered the largest gathering of tourism pioneers in the region, with over

00:17 80 exhibitors from various sectors participating.

00:21 The event featured activities such as art exhibitions, music shows, fashion parades

00:26 and product presentations.

00:28 Tourism Secretary Cristina Frasco emphasized the importance of community-based enterprises

00:33 and local tourism stakeholders in promoting northern Luzon as a hotspot for natural beauty

00:40 and rich culture.

00:41 "And that they see for themselves the viability of your tourism products and are then able

00:49 to go back to their regions and provinces and deliver the good news that North Luzon

00:54 is ready and open for tourism.

00:57 We strengthen the ties that bind our tourism community, promoting our shared goals to ensure

01:03 the success of the region as a whole, as a premier tourist destination, both to international

01:11 as well as local travelers."