CREDIT: Department of Tourism - Northern Mindanao Office
The Department of Tourism Region 10 (DOT10) is set to take center stage as it proudly introduces the highly anticipated 2nd Mindanao Tourism Expo (MTEx2024). This grand event was unveiled to the public and local media during the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) talk show event, Kapihan sa PIA, held on April 3, 2024, at the Rotunda, Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City.
MTEx2024 is not a one-man show. Rather, it's a remarkable collaborative effort among the five regional offices of the Department of Tourism in Mindanao, including the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The expo is a testament to the unity and shared vision of these regions.
The goal of MTEx2024 is to promote Mindanao as a safe tourism haven, exhibiting a plethora of world-class tourism products that can compete with the best tourism destinations globally. This expo will not only showcase the beauty of Mindanao, but it will also thrust Northern Mindanao into the limelight as the next Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) destination.
During the talk show, Juan Carlos Valention Baclig, Head of Marketing and Product Development at DOT10, expressed his optimism for the region's tourism future. Baclig hopes that by the year 2024, the region will witness an influx of three million tourist arrivals.
MTEx2024 plays a crucial role in promoting Northern Mindanao. Baclig stressed the importance of this event in enticing travelers to experience the region's hospitality and explore its natural wonders.
The 2nd Mindanao Tourism Expo 2024 is slated to take place from April 26 to 28, 2024. It promises to be an event to remember, bringing together all 16 DOT regional offices, BARMM, hundreds of tour operators, and private tourism stakeholders at The Atrium, Limketkai Center.
The success of MTEx2024 is not only the success of DOT10 or the Northern Mindanao region. Itโs the success of the collective effort of the entire Mindanao region in showcasing the beauty and potential of their home.
The event signals a promising growth in the tourism industry of Northern Mindanao. With the continued efforts of DOT10 and other tourism stakeholders, the region is expected to witness a significant increase in tourist arrivals.
Baclig invites everyone to partake in this grand event. He encourages all to see for themselves the wonders of Northern Mindanao and experience the warmth and hospitality of its people.
As we look forward to MTEx2024, we are not just anticipating an event, we are anticipating a brighter future for Northern Mindanao. It is a future where tourism flourishes, where local businesses thrive, and where every visitor experiences the best of what Mindanao has to offer.
In conclusion, MTEx2024 is more than just an expo. It's a beacon of hope for the region of Mindanao, a testament to its rich culture and abundant resources, and a platform that will catapult Northern Mindanao into becoming a globally competitive tourism destination.
