Pangasinan is Ilocos’ top tourist destination

Pangasinan is now the number one tourist destination in Region 1 based on the survey conducted by the Department of Tourism.

The province under the leadership of Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. posted a record of 41.47% tourist arrivals as compared to Ilocos Norte, the former top grosser in tourism with 35.64%. Two years ago, Pangasinan ranked last in tourist arrivals in the region.

The provincial government is bent on strengthening existing development programs and has been pushing hard for the promotion of tourism in the province as part of the overall development plan of the present administration.