Awardees of 2nd Panglao Tourism Stakeholders’ Appreciation Night

STORYTELLER AWARD.  Panglao Mayor Boy Arcay and other officials award Paolo Rigotti as best tourism storyteller of the year during the 2nd Panglao Tourism Appreciation night held recently. (Contributed)

THE municipality of Panglao thru its tourism office has recognized top taxpayers in this premier tourist town during the 2nd tourism stakeholders’ appreciation night.

The Awards: TOP 10 TAXPAYERS – Top 1 Henann Group of Resort Best Accommodation Establishment (Category A); The Bellevue Resort Bohol Best Accommodation Establishment (Category B); Amarela Resort Best Accommodation Establishment (Category C); and Nimisia Resort Best Travel and Tour Agency – LV Travel and Tours Corp. Best Dive Shop – Club Aquasports Inc.

Best Bar and Restaurant – Mist Restaurant;

Best Health and Wellness Center – Hada Aesthetic and Acne Skin Care;

Best MICE Facility – Henann Tawala;

Best Gallery & Souvenir Shop – Islands Souvenirs;

Best Tourist Land Transport Service Provider – LV Transport Services;

Best Tourist Sea Transport Service Provider – Double P Boat Express;

Panglao Tourism Ambassador Award – Miranda Renner;

Tourism Innovation Award – Let’s Go Natural Sustainable;

Tourism Practitioner Award – The Bellevue Resort Community Engagement Award

(Lumad Panglaoanon Cultural Troupe);

Tourism Leadership Award – Leucodio Trotin;

Best Tourism Storyteller Award – Paolo Rigotti;

Best Community-Based Tourism Organization – Panglao Association of Dive Operators; and

Best Community Tour Guide – Crisanto Pogoso – BISGA.

To all tourism stakeholders of Panglao—those who were able to join the celebration and those who continue to contribute quietly yet consistently—your efforts are sincerely valued and deeply appreciated. Whether recognized on stage or working behind the scenes, your dedication, resilience, and commitment play a vital role in sustaining the quality and integrity of Panglao’s tourism industry. As the sector continues to face evolving challenges, it is our shared spirit of collaboration and unity that keeps Panglao moving forward. Together, you remain the foundation and driving force of Panglao Tourism—strengthened by partnership, inspired by shared purpose, and guided by a collective vision for a sustainable and thriving destination for all. (PR)