Iloilo City will host the 18th Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) National Convention and Pearl Awards from October 4 to 7, an event presented by the Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6), in partnership with the city and provincial governments of Iloilo.
“The event is a gathering of the tourism officers from all over the Philippines,” said DOT-6 director, Atty. Helen J. Catalbas. “Hosting events like the ATOP National Convention and Pearl Awards is an opportunity to showcase the best tourism practices, products, and services in Western Visayas.”
The ATOP Pearl Awards celebrates the best of the Philippine tourism industry and recognizes achievements in the categories of Best Tourism Event, Best Tourism-Oriented LGU, Best Tourism Month/Week Celebration, Most Outstanding Tourism Officer, and Most Outstanding Tourism Council/Club/Organization/Association./WDJ