Negros Oriental tourism officers and employees, including staff from the Provincial Tourism Office, successfully completed the Department of Tourism – Negros Island Region (DOT-NIR) Basic Tourism Statistics Training held from September 14 to 16, 2026, at the Sierra Hotel & Resort in Dauin, Negros Oriental. The successful participation of the Provincial Tourism Office staff and other tourism personnel highlights their continued efforts to enhance their capabilities and contribute to the province’s tourism sector. With stronger skills in tourism statistics, Negros Oriental’s tourism workforce can continue working toward better data-informed strategies for the province’s destinations and tourism development.
Strengthening Tourism Knowledge and Skills
The three-day training brought together tourism officers, employees, and partners to strengthen their understanding of basic tourism statistics. The program focused on developing essential skills that can support the proper collection, analysis, and management of tourism data. Through the Basic Tourism Statistics Training, participants were equipped with essential skills in collecting, analyzing, and managing accurate tourism data. These capabilities can help tourism personnel better understand available information and use it in their respective responsibilities. For a province with diverse tourism destinations and activities, developing stronger skills in tourism statistics can contribute to more organized and informed tourism initiatives.
Building Better Tourism Data
Accurate tourism statistics play an important role in understanding tourism activities and supporting informed planning. Through the training, participants gained knowledge and practical skills that can contribute to more organized and reliable tourism data management in Negros Oriental. One of the key areas highlighted by the training was the proper handling of tourism information. Collecting accurate data is an essential part of understanding tourism activities, while analysis can help turn gathered information into useful insights.
Supporting Sustainable Tourism Growth
The training also contributes to the continued development of the province’s tourism workforce. Strengthening the skills of tourism officers and employees can help support strategies and initiatives geared toward sustainable tourism growth across Negros Oriental.
