The provincial government of Bohol recently rolled out its vaccination program for the tourism frontliners to help hasten the economic recovery of the island province. The rollout was held at the Pavilion of The Bellevue Resort, a five-star hotel complex in the beach town of Panglao, and presided by Bohol Governor Arthur Yap.
The vaccination drive aims to inoculate some 5,000 workers in the tourism industry, one of the largest contributors to the local economy, as an initial step to reopen Bohol for international tourism under the green zone concept of the Department of Tourism.
“Vaccination marks our first steps to winning this war against Covid-19, not only for Bohol but also for country’s tourism industry including all the sectors behind it,” says Bellevue Resort’s Managing Director Dustin Chan in his virtual welcome remarks.
He expressed his gratitude to the national and provincial government for the momentous opportunity, encouraging the resort’s 178 employees and tourism workers to get vaccinated, while complying with the government’s health and safety protocols.
The program aims to inoculate workers in hotels, restaurants, tour and transport agencies, scuba diving centers, and other tourism service providers.
Chan added that The Bellevue Resort is committed to heighten its safety measures by continuously implementing its regular Covid-19 testing and health monitoring for employees. The vaccination will add an extra layer of protection as part of its stringent health protocols to ensure its employees and guests will have a secure and safe leisure stay.
Known for the iconic Chocolate Hills, powdery beaches, and world-class dive sites, Bohol is now open for leisure tourists for all ages from NCR Plus bubble subject to the guidelines of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases, the provincial government of Bohol, and the DOT.
The Bellevue Resort is a recipient of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, the world’s first-ever global safety and hygiene accreditation recognizing establishments that have adopted globally standardized health and hygiene protocols.