The Department of Tourism in Western Visayas has cited Campuestohan Highland Resort in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, for being one of the Top Tourist Attractions/Sites in Western Visayas for Calendar Year 2022 at rites held in Iloilo City Wednesday, May 17.
DOT Region VI Director Crisanta Marlene P. Rodriguez handed the plaque of appreciation to Ralph Richard “Siote” Tan, son of founders Ricardo “Cano” Tan and Nita Tan, at the Pagdayaw 2023 rites.
The event was held to show appreciation to tourist destinations in the region for their contribution to the growth of the tourism industry in the region, she said.*
Campuestohan Highland Resort was also named the Best Resort in Negros Occidental during the Gawad Agustino – Gabi ng Parangal 2023 held at L’ Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City on Wednesday.
Ricardo “Cano” Tan received the award given by Tourism Hospitality Management Program head Belinda Berbenzana, Alexa Peller – Gawad Agustino 2023 chairperson, and Airyn Apalle – College of Accountancy, Business Studies and Computer Studies dean.
“I am thankful for this edition of Gawad Agustino that Campuestohan Highland Resort was included in the survey. That alone makes us happy that you have seen the role and potential of Campuestohan Highland Resort in the field of Tourism. Never in our wildest dreams did we think that our resort would become a model resort. We never thought of this when we initiated the project ten years ago. All we want is to offer something that can make us all proud as Negrenses,” he said.
He announced that very soon they will reinvent Campuestohan Higland Resort and offer another world-class excitement for everyone.*