By Dominic B. dela Cruz
Staff reporter
Laoag
CITY—Even with the temporary suspension of
international flights to Ilocos Norte, Department of Tourism (DOT) provincial
director Milagros R. Gonzales believes there would be an influx of foreign and
domestic tourists this Christmas season.
Ms. Gonzales state this upon
learning that several hotels and other accredited accommodations in the
province reported they are fully booked this Yuletide season.
She said December is usually
the peak season for hotels and tourists prefer to visit Ilocos Norte over other
provinces due to the scenic natural and man-made attractions here.
However, she is still hopeful
that international flights would soon resume to the province as this would
further boost tourism arrivals here. She disclosed that Asian tourists are the
main clientele of the Laoag’s and Ilocos Norte’s tourism industry.
Meanwhile, Ms. Gonzales also
said the DOT is regularly monitoring accreditation of shops, establishments and
resorts. She added that the new Ilocos Norte tourism brochures are now ready
for distribution.
Tour guides have also been
accredited and are all prepared should tourists need their services.
As the Christmas season near,
Laoag police chief P/Supt. Jeffrey Gorospe said they are now also on full
alert.
The Laoag police, he said,
has started their information campaign against illegal activities this season.
Laoag Police Assistance Centers
(PACs) are now also tourist assistance centers as police officers are ready to
help and guide tourist on where they want to visit.
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