Connect with us

Travel

French officials to lead Manila, Cebu spiritual tourism road show

Published

on

French Ambassador to the Philippines Nicolas Galey said Wednesday that the mission, to be held on April 23-26 in partnership with Atout France, reflects the importance of the tourism industry in France and its keen interest to build cooperation with tourism stakeholders in the Philippines. (Pixabay photo)

French Ambassador to the Philippines Nicolas Galey said Wednesday that the mission, to be held on April 23-26 in partnership with Atout France, reflects the importance of the tourism industry in France and its keen interest to build cooperation with tourism stakeholders in the Philippines. (Pixabay photo)

MANILA — A delegation of French tourism professionals will visit Manila and Cebu City to lead a three-day spiritual tourism road show this month.

French Ambassador to the Philippines Nicolas Galey said Wednesday that the mission, to be held on April 23-26 in partnership with Atout France, reflects the importance of the tourism industry in France and its keen interest to build cooperation with tourism stakeholders in the Philippines.

Galey said Asian travelers now play a “significant role” in the French tourism industry, “and indeed, Filipino visitors would have a huge influence on Asian arrivals to France in the next decade.

buy robaxin online orthosummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/png/robaxin.html no prescription pharmacy

He said this kind of promotion on pilgrimages seeks to plant fruitful seeds into the market and maintain France’s position as the European destination of Filipino travelers.

In an effort to increase the number of Filipino tourists in France, the French Embassy in Manila implemented the delivery of visas in 48 hours less than a year ago.

Recognizing the continuously rising importance of the Philippines as a market in Asia, Atout France Region Director for ASEAN, Morad Tayebi, said the road show wouldbe part of a “very ambitious action plan” for the Filipino market.

“In the past six months, we have organized three familiarization trips to France for about 40 Filipino travel agents to have a meaningful experience of French destinations,” Tayebi said.

“The goal for these agents was, of course, to earn enough knowledge to create innovative packages and so, quench the wanderlust of Filipino travelers craving for unique experiences,” he added.

France offers a wide variety of touristic experiences, and it is this diversity that has made France the top tourist destination in the world, with 88 million visitors last year, said Galey.

buy cymbalta online orthosummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/png/cymbalta.html no prescription pharmacy

While Philippine tourist arrivals is quite far from France’s figures, the Department of Tourism is also promoting various tourism products, such as farm and sport tourism, and this year’s newest, faith-based tourism.

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Maria in Vancouver

Lifestyle1 month ago

Becoming Your Best Version

By Matter Laurel-Zalko As a woman, I’m constantly evolving. I’m constantly changing towards my better version each year. Actually, I’m...

Lifestyle2 months ago

The True Power of Manifestation

I truly believe in the power of our imagination and that what we believe in our lives is an actual...

Maria in Vancouver3 months ago

DECORATE YOUR HOME 101

By Matte Laurel-Zalko Our home interiors are an insight into our brains and our hearts. It is our own collaboration...

Maria in Vancouver3 months ago

Guide to Planning a Wedding in 2 Months

By Matte Laurel-Zalko Are you recently engaged and find yourself in a bit of a pickle because you and your...

Maria in Vancouver3 months ago

Staying Cool and Stylish this Summer

By Matte Laurel-Zalko I couldn’t agree more when the great late Ella Fitzgerald sang “Summertime and the livin’ is easy.”...

Maria in Vancouver4 months ago

Ageing Gratefully and Joyfully

My 56th trip around the sun is just around the corner! Whew. Wow. Admittedly, I used to be afraid of...

Maria in Vancouver5 months ago

My Love Affair With Pearls

On March 18, 2023, my article, The Power of Pearls was published. In that article, I wrote about the history...

Maria in Vancouver5 months ago

7 Creative Ways to Propose!

Sometime in April 2022, my significant other gave me a heads up: he will be proposing to me on May...

Maria in Vancouver6 months ago

Why Eating Healthy Matters

We are what we eat, so don’t be fast, cheap, easy, or fake — we should take these words to...

Maria in Vancouver6 months ago

Maria Goes To Lapu Lapu Day Block Party!

On April 27, 2024, the Filipino community of Vancouver had its first Pinoy multi-Block Party in the most diverse neighbourhood,...