Pangasinan, DOT has launched a bike trail tourism project

In the midst of the pandemic, the Department of Tourism (DOT) in this city has launched the bike trail tourism project, which will aid in physical and mental health and attract more domestic tourists.

In an interview on Friday, DOT Ilocos regional director Joseph Francisco Ortega explained that this is part of a tourism recovery plan that focuses on outdoor activities.

“We wanted to cater to domestic tourists because we are unable to cater to foreign tourists at this time,” he explained.

Ortega stated that this is one of DOT’s new products for the new normal.
“Tourism is not just about travel; it is also about healing and improving our mental health,” he explained

He added that the San Fabian bike trail is the “most ready” for the new tourism product because it already has trails and a biker’s den.During the launch on Thursday, San Fabian Mayor Constante Agbayani thanked DOT for the project.”Since the biker’s den was built here, many more establishments have been built, and more businesses have been established, which has greatly aided the residents of the upland barangays in their livelihood,” he said.

More Tourism Products.

In addition to Pangasinan, Ortega stated that the DOT Ilocos regional office will launch a nature trail in La Union, a bird-watching trail in Ilocos Norte, and food and tourism research inventory management for the region.

“These are meant to be developed this year and promoted next year,” he explained, “so we allotted funds for promotion next year.”

He also stated that the DOT will prioritize environmental protection and awareness, as well as climate change mitigation and awareness.

“By incorporating these into DOT products like the eco-trail and bird watching, among others, we will input values of education on how to take care of their surroundings or environment,” Ortega explained. (PNA)

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