Bacolod City – Tourism leaders, hotel executives, and tour operators came together recently to strengthen collaborations for the upcoming Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival, a press release from the Bacolod City Tourism Office said.
The meeting, led by the Bacolod City Tourism Office with Headrush PH, gathered presidents and representatives from travel and tour operators: NAITAS, NITAS, NITATOA, and ALTTA, alongside sales and marketing heads from Citadines Bacolod City, Seda Capitol Central, Park Inn by Radisson, and L’ Fisher Hotel.
Discussions centered on creating exclusive Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival Tour Packages (BCIF-TP) that will showcase Bacolod’s rich culinary culture, with its world-famous Chicken Inasal as the highlight.
“With Bacolod’s Chicken Inasal Festival gaining national attention, our goal is to develop immersive travel and tour packages that attract more visitors while ensuring an unforgettable experience,” said Ma. Teresa Manalili, Chief Tourism Operations Officer of Bacolod City. “By working hand in hand with our partner hotels and tour operators, we can enhance Bacolod’s reputation as a premier food and travel destination.”
The Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival is an annual celebration that pays tribute to the city’s signature grilled chicken dish. With a strong partnership between the tourism sector and hospitality industry, this year’s festival is expected to boost local tourism and promote Bacolod as a must-visit food capital. (news by bcto)