For the very first time, Sarangani's Tourism Industry Association (SARTIA) plays a big role in advertising the province of Sarangani under the cluster of Region 12. Sarangani offered an array of products from Farm Tours, Scuba Diving, White Sand beaches, and its River tubing at the Philippine Travel Mart last September 4-7, 2009 at the SM Megamall trade hall.
Also enjoined with other provinces of Region 12, the booth won first place as Best Booth in Region Category. The overflowing tinagtag of Cotabato City was truly enjoyed by the visitors.
Despite the economic melt down experienced internationally, Philippine tourism remain strong due to its domestic buyers.
The USWAG SARANGANI Week celebrates the industries that supports a progressive Sarangani. The Sarangani Tourism Industry Association (SARTIA) organized together with the Sarangani Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) conducted several seminars aimed to help the Tourism businesses in Sarangani.
Mr. Antonio Lazaro of UP Asian Institute of Tourism became the key speaker to the seminar on Resort Planning and Development last July 22. Meanwhile, Ms. Claire Mangoba of Post Adventures, Inc. an advertising and merchandising agency in Manila was the resource speaker of Branding Seminar last July 23.
This event was organized by Sarangani's Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Sarangani Tourism Investment and Promotion Center (STIPC), and Sarangani Tourism Industry Association (SARTIA). This program intends to bring out the best and most unique Sarangani dishes that will be promoted and served in their establishments. The Culinary Competition highlights the indigenous ingredients found in Sarangani province and dishes are judged for its creativity, originality, and contribution to Culinary Culture.
The judges of this event were Ms. Anna Park, a chef and food consultant of Vivere Suites in Alabang, Ms. Pria Solon, a managing director of Pria's Kitchen and Catering Services and food consultant for many food brands, and Mr. Virgil Allan Casquejo of Goldenstate College. The full day event filled the Sarangani gym with delicious aroma of originally Sarangani dishes.
Winners in each category received a plaque and the winning signature dish gets a cash prize of P7,000.00. An overall winner who had a consistent standing and highest scorer when adding all the categories got a free consultation with the Chefs and also a cash prize of P5,000 with a Gasulette Stove. This activity indeed brought out the secret recipes that could best describe Sarangani in two words -- DELICIOUSLY SARANGANI!
WINNER OF APPETIZER CATEGORY - SEAFOOD ROLL FROM ROSAL BEACH RESORT
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WINNING MAIN DISH - TENDER TILAPIA IN TOMATO AND COCONUT MILK FROM ROSAL BEACH
WINNING DESSERT- SWEET POTATO BOMB FROM NIKKO'S FOOD in MALAPATAN
THE OVERALL WINNER GOES TO KALILINTAD FOOD HAUS IN MALAPATAN with the Judges.
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Jan 08, 2009
This year, the Sarangani Tourism Industry Association (SARTIA) joins together with Sarangani Tourism and Investment Promotion Center (STIPC) in this regional exposure in Manila. Go Sarangani Travel, a member of SARTIA is offering special tour packages to entice more tourists to visit Sarangani and the region.
