If not for the pandemic, the arrivals could have increased by 10 percent in 2020, based on the projections of city tourism officials then.
Given the attractions and amenities it can offer, Davao City has been a major host for regional and national events, both by the public and private sectors. While dependence on Mice was the local economy’s Achilles heel during the pandemic, the local government remains steadfast in making the city a mecca of Mice in the country in the years ahead.In time for the city’s 86th founding anniversary, it was swamped with Mice events that pump-primed its reentry into the market.
RICH CULTURE | Davao City is a melting pot of cultures, expressed, among others, the colorful Kadayawan Festival’s street dancing competition called “indak-indak” and “pamulak,” or the float parade). The city last hosted the event a decade ago and won its hosting again in 2020, which was eventually aborted due to the pandemic.