The Davao City Tourism Operations Office (DCTOO) is beefing up the implementation of an ordinance that seeks to create a Barangay Tourism Council tasked to promote and regulate tourism activities in every barangay.

It was in 2003 when the ordinance was passed, which aims to strengthen the tourism industry in every barangay in the city.

According to DCTOO, the city’s tourism approach has expanded from focusing on the heart of the city to the hinterlands.

“Ang tourism during pandemic nanagan ang mga tao sa bukid. So, nanagan ang mga tao, na-realize nila nga during pandemic na ang tourism diay kay wala lang sa syudad, nag communing with nature, mag-hiking sa kabukiran,” DCTOO Head, Jennifer Romero, said.

DCTTO has also started the inventory of upland areas that are potential tourist destinations.

“Eco-adventure, that is enjoying the nature through hiking, through trekking. Mao na na murag ang endpoint nato nga maging produkto nato na siya sa tourism,” Romero added.

To regulate tourism establishments, DCTOO will issue the city tourism certificate through its licensing unit.

The office is also monitoring all tourism-related establishments that are non-compliant and without accreditation.

“Tanan its a worthwhile activity siya nga ang endpoint niya is responsible, regulated tourism na everybody get to enjoy unya wala tay maligsan,” Romero said.