THE CITY Tourism Operations Office officially kicked off the “Suroy Ta!” initiative on March 6 at Rogen Inn to strengthen Davao City’s tourism experience, highlight local cuisines, and its rich history with the Japanese.
CTOO, together with the Department of Tourism XI (DOT XI), introduced four new tourism circuits named “Abundant Harvest”, “Market Experience”, “Food Crawl”, and “Furusato Davao” with travel routes leading to the city’s agriculture, visitor experience at Bankerohan Public Market, homegrown establishments, and the shared connections with Japan before World War 2.
“Visitors are given the opportunity to see more than the well known landmarks. They are invited to discover the deeper stories of our communities, our history, and the agricultural richness that makes Davao unique,” DOT XI regional director Tanya Rabat-Tan said during the launching.
“More importantly, initiatives like ‘Suroy ta!’ help distribute tourism opportunities across different districts, and this allows more communities, entrepreneurs, farmers, and small businesses to benefit from tourism activities ensuring that the industry contributes meaningfully to local livelihoods,” she added.
The Davao Market Experience Tour is an immersive walking trip to the Bankerohan Public Market, dubbed as “The Heart and Stomach of Davao City”, to witness displays of fruits, flowers, and other products from the lively vendors.
Food Crawl lets visitors stop at the city’s popular restaurants such as Cecil’s Snack Inn & Bakeshoppe, Bulca Chong, Kusina Dabaw and many more for them to try the local flavors.
Furusato Davao, a heritage tour to tell stories of the Japanese communities who came to Davao City, and played an important part in contributing to the city’s growth. It features historical sites as well as fostering appreciation for cultural heritage.
