THE Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT) and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) will be developing a site in San Vicente, Palawan as the country’s first Tourism Enterprise Zone.
These special zones are earmarked for their tourism potential and will be strategically developed into sustainable attractions to complement the nation’s overall strength as a destination.
“San Vicente, Palawan is identified by TIEZA as its first flagship Tourism Enterprise Zone mainly for its pristine natural attractions of forests, islands, coves, and especially its 14.7km shoreline, which is said to be the longest in the world,” said Guiller Asido, COO of TIEZA.
He further points to the robust infrastructure network, including an upcoming San Vicente Airport, as reasons for siting the first Tourism Enterprise Zone there.
Asido expects the completion of the TIEZA Field office in San Vicente to coincide with the opening of San Vicente airport in December.
A study on San Vicente was also done in consultation with the municipal government and property owners to determine possible tourism products in the area, according to Maria Victoria Jasmin, undersecretary of DoT.
The DoT is now looking for private investors to collaborate in the project.
