This document outlines strategies proposed by the Puerto Galera Tourism Council to arrest the declining number of tourist arrivals. It identifies problems such as outdated information, lack of tourism-friendly facilities and activities, and environmental damage. The strategies proposed include updating information through an interactive website and tourist center, enhancing attractions like Tamaraw Falls, and upgrading ferry and facility services. Other strategies involve establishing tourism events, regulations for businesses, and reorganizing the Tourism Council.

1. STRATEGIES TO ARREST
DECLINING TOURIST ARRIVAL
BY THE
PUERTO GALERA TOURISM
COUNCIL

2. PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED
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Takot sumakay sa outrigger boat
Marami na kompetisyon mas mura
Marami na kompetisyon mas maganda pasilidad
Niloloko ang mga turista kaya nadadala sila
Mga masasama at negatibong balita
Nasisirang kapaligiran, hindi environment friendly
Hindi na tourist-friendly, masyado materialistic
Kulang sa inpormasyon at promosyon
Walang direksyon ang development ng turismo
Kanya-kanya, hilian, hilahan pababa, walang paki-alaman, walang
community spirit
Kailangang maging competitive, innovative at creative

3. Competitive Edge
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Malapit sa Manila – 3 to 4 hours away
Hindi lang magagandang beaches – meron tayong mga
coves, dive sites at Puerto Galera Bay, Verde Island
Passage
Meron tayong Tamaraw Falls, Tukuran, Bulabod,
Ponderosa, Baclayan
Kultura at Kasaysayan – Mangyan, Black Rice, History
Night Entertainment, Aqua Sports, Tour Activities,
Recreational Activities
Pambihirang orkidyas at corals

4. S1: RIGHT INFORMATION
• Updated Information Via A
Comprehensive, Integrated, Inter-active
Website
• Puerto Galera Information And Assistance
Center At Batangas Port Passenger
Terminal
• 24/7 Tourist Information And Assistance
Service

5. S2: ENHANCING OUR
COMPETITIVE EDGE
• Lower Travel Cost To Puerto Galera
• Development Of Tamaraw Falls As A
Special Interest Resort
• Development Of Muelle As A Major
Tourist Spot
• Sinandigan Lighthouse, Tukuran River,
Bulabod Beach

6. S3: UPGRADE THE FERRY
SERVICES
• Encourage Montenegro Shipping Lines
For Additional Trips For The Roro Ferry
• Attract Investments For Fastcraft
Catamaran And Roro Vessel – Investment
Incentives Code

7. S4: UPGRADE FACILITIES,
AMENITIES AND SERVICES
• Accreditation And Classification Of
Tourism Oriented And Tourism Related
Establishments
• Seminars For Staff Of Tourism Oriented
And Tourism Related Establishments
• Public Crs, Lifeguard Stations In White
Beach

8. S5 TO S7 STRATEGIES
• Establish A Tourism Calendar
• Networking Via The Town Twinning And
Sisterhood Program
• Enact New Measures To Regulate
Tourism Activities

9. S8: ORGANIZATION OF THE
TOURISM COUNCIL
• Tourism Code
• Accreditation And Classification
Committee
• Crisis Management Committee
• And Many More

10. THANK YOU
Puerto Galera Tourism Council