Tourism Summit 2024 gives spotlight to travel content creators, entrepreneurs

MANILA, Philippines— The Department of Tourism and non-profit organization Go Negosyo on Monday mounted the third edition of Tourism Summit in Parañaque City.

This year’s Tourism Summit, being held at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay, gathered around 200 tourism key stakeholders, social media strategists and business leaders from various industries who are discussing opportunities, emerging market trends and innovative approaches in the tourism sector.

The Tourism Summit 2024 is led by Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, Go Negosyo Founder Joey Concepcion, guest of honor First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos.

During which, they presented Inspiring Tourism Entrepreneur Awards entrepreneurs from accommodations and tour services, food and retail, sustainable ecotourism, and unique attractions.

Digital content creators and social media influencers were also given special awards for their contributions in showcasing the Philippines’ heritage, culture, cuisine and destinations.

Among the star-studded guests of the summit include the following content creators and business leaders:

Issa Litton, Sam YG and Go Negosyo adviser Jophine Romero served as hosts and moderators of the summit.

Aside from these personalities, students from various schools in Metro Manila and CALABARZON, as well as aspiring entrepreneurs, travel aficionados and stakeholders witnessed the program.

Tourism Summit 2024 is also being live streamed for those who could not physically attend the event.

Last year, DOT and Go Negosyo also joined hands to host the Tourism Summit in Cebu.

They also awarded 20 enterprises in the tourism industry and ten travel vloggers were given special recognition for their roles in promoting the country’s tourism.