VILLABA, Leyte — The Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Office VIII will conduct a Mobile Accreditation Caravan in the Third District of Leyte from October 26 to 31, 2026, to encourage tourism-related establishments to secure accreditation and help tourism stakeholders comply with industry standards.
The initiative aims to provide assistance to tourism enterprises, promote awareness of DOT accreditation requirements, and facilitate applications through the department’s online accreditation system.
The six-day caravan will feature an orientation for tourism stakeholders, evaluation of accreditation documents, and on-site inspections of tourism establishments.
The orientation on DOT accreditation is scheduled for October 26 at 9 a.m. at the Villaba Institute of Technology Gymnasium in Barangay Poblacion Del Norte, Villaba, Leyte.
The session will help tourism stakeholders better understand tourism standards and regulations, operational guidelines under the New Normal, and the requirements and procedures for DOT accreditation.
Document evaluation will follow at 1 p.m. on the same day. During this activity, the DOT team will receive and review accreditation applications and supporting documents and upload them to the online accreditation system.
Meanwhile, inspections of tourism enterprises are scheduled from October 27 to 31, beginning at 9 a.m. These inspections will assess establishments’ compliance with the standards required for accreditation.
The Mobile Accreditation Caravan provides an opportunity for tourism-related businesses to seek guidance directly from the DOT and streamline the accreditation process.
All interested tourism stakeholders and tourism-related establishments in Leyte’s Third District are encouraged to participate in the activities and take advantage of the services offered during the caravan.
Through the initiative, the DOT aims to strengthen compliance with tourism standards and support the development of quality tourism services in Eastern Visayas. END #evchub8 #leyteinitiatives
