Cotabato City 2nd in most number of tourist arrivals in R-12
TOURISM • 02:16 AM Tue Feb 10, 2015
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Cotabato City information office
Region 12's tourists destinations
COTABATO CITY - The Department of Tourism 12 today announced that this city was second in terms of most number of domestic and foreigntourist arrivals in 2014 inthe region's five cities. Data released by the DOT-12 showed Gen. Santos City registered the highest number of arrivals from January to December 2014 with271,051 visitors followed byCotabato City withtotal of 38,596
tourists recorded. Koronadal City came in third with 35,757
tourists. Kidapawan City placed fourth and fifth Tacurong City with33,232 tourists and 12,479visitors, respectively.The data was acquired by the DOT through reports from
hotels and resorts in the whole region.
The Cotabato City Tourism Office attributed this recognition to
the thriving socio-economic situation and the improving peace and order in
Cotabato City.
Mayor Japal J. Guiani, Jr. is hoping more tourists will visit the city in 2015.
This year, we are
expecting many investments to come in the city. We have several shopping malls
that are expected to open this year and we also have foreign investors who are
interested in exploring the potentials of Cotabato City,”he said.
The Department of Tourism in Central Mindanaois targeting 2 Million tourists
to arrive in the region in 2015.
Moreover, the city is also in its initial stage in
building a Visitors Information Center. This will serve as the hub of
information for tourists regarding different attractions and destinations in
the city.