As a tourism destination in for Asian Countries, there is a need for Davao City to be more Halal-friendly to attract more flights here and increase tourism arrivals. This we learned from the media conference we attended last Wednesday, May 01, 2019 held at Tinhat Boutique Hotel & Restaurant along Artiaga St, in Davao City.
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Panelists were DOST Regional Director Antonio Sales, Belinda Ambi of DTI, Marilou Ampuan and Agnes Cecilia
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Theme for the event is “Halal Trade and Tourism, Healthy Life: Awareness and Sustainability of Economic Growth”
On May 3 to 5 a Halal Program is scheduled to be held at Abreeza Ayala Mall showcasing Halal and Halal Potential Food Products and Tourism Services.
Tinhat Boutique Hotel & Restaurant is an Internationally Prime Halal Certified Establishment.
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