The Davao Oriental State College (DORSU) and Mati Metropolis within the Southern Philippines formally signed a five-year memorandum of settlement (MOA) to strengthen halal tourism and hospitality providers within the metropolis.
Signed on Monday, 18th November, the settlement mandates DORSU’s Centre for Tourism Data, Training, and Communication (CTIEC) to supply technical experience and academic help to Mati’s Metropolis Tourism and Promotions Workplace.
The MOA likewise underscores Mati’s dedication to fostering financial development whereas addressing the cultural and non secular wants of its various communities.
Mayor Michelle Rabat emphasised the partnership’s function in positioning Mati Metropolis as a mannequin for sustainable and inclusive tourism in Mindanao.
Rabat stated: “Collectively, we purpose to raise Mati Metropolis as a mannequin for sustainable and halal tourism, creating alternatives for financial development whereas celebrating our various heritage.”
What does the partnership entail?
The partnership will concentrate on programmes selling halal tourism, aligned with town’s halal ordinance, to make sure respect for Muslim beliefs and traditions.
DORSU’s involvement contains offering technical help, conducting analysis, and main capacity-building initiatives.
Then again, the Metropolis Tourism and Promotions Workplace has pledged to make sure the initiatives’ efficient implementation.
Rabat defined: “This collaboration prioritises inclusivity in tourism insurance policies whereas strengthening native capacities in hospitality providers.”