The Bacolod City Tourism Week celebration from September 8 to12, was a resounding success, according to a press release from the Bacolod City Tourism Office.
The week-long festivity was spearheaded by the Bacolod City Government, headed by Mayor Greg Gasataya, through the Bacolod City Tourism Office led by Chief Tourism Operations Officer Ma. Teresa Manalili.
With the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” activities were staged across two major venues: Ayala Malls Capitol Central and The Upper East, Megaworld, showcasing the vibrancy and collaborative spirit of Bacolod’s tourism sector.
HOTEL BOOTH EXHIBIT
The Hotel Booth Exhibition featured 11 hotels and resorts, namely: Acacia Hotel, Park Inn by Radisson, Resorts Negrense, Palmas Del Mar, Citadines Bacolod, The Henry Hotel Roost Bacolod, Sixty Fifth Destination Resort Hotel, Seda Capitol Central, L’Fisher Hotel, Sugarland Hotel, and Roy’s Hotel and Convention Center.
BARANGAY SUSTAINABLE EXPO
The Tatak Barangay Sustainable Expo highlighted the creativity and resilience of Bacolod barangays, with active participation from Barangay 15, Barangay 18, Barangay 29, Villamonte, Mansilingan, Granada, Alangilan, Tangub, and Banago.
The celebration involved student participation and environmental activities, as well as a two-day talk series, “Thread of Sustainability: Hotels, Food, and Stories that Empower” held on September 10 to 11, which gathered more than 200 students per day and featured insightful discussions from respected speakers.
FAMILIARIZATION TOUR
A familiarization tour was also organized as part of the celebration, led by historian and tour guide Raymond Alunan. The activity was joined by members of the local media, the Bacolod City Tourism Office team, Bacolod City Communications Office and representatives from the Bureau of Fire Protection, who explored Bacolod’s historic and cultural landmarks to deepen appreciation of the city’s heritage.
The celebration concluded with an awarding ceremony, where all participating schools, barangays, and stakeholders were recognized, with special awards given to those who excelled in the different competitions.
“Tourism Week 2025 is a true testament to what we can achieve when government, private sector, schools, and communities come together for one cause. This year’s theme, Tourism and Sustainable Transformation, goes beyond celebration-it reflects our commitment to promote responsible, inclusive, and forward-looking tourism for Bacolod City,” said Ma. Teresa Manalili, Chief Tourism Operations Officer.
The successful implementation of the week-long program was made possible not only through partnerships with schools, barangays, hotels, and the private sector but also through the dedicated facilitation of the Bacolod City Tourism Office team.*
