Anticipates Over 200,000 Tourists for Duaw 2025 in Davao
Get ready to roll out the red carpet for Davao City! The City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) is predicting an astounding influx of over 200,000 tourists for the upcoming Duaw Davao celebration in 2025[1][4].
Kathryn Fabul, the tourism operations officer and head of the Promotions and Branding Section of the CTOO, shared this exciting news during the ISpeak media forum on May 29. Fabul expressed her eagerness to surpass the 2024 target of a whopping 200,000 visitors[2]. But, she cautioned, if the circumstances change, that's out of our control. Keep your fingers crossed, folks!
In an effort to amplify the tourism boom, the CTOO is working tirelessly to boost visits not only from foreign travelers but also local tourists from nearby areas. Even though international travel is still taking baby steps, the CTOO is confident about the potential of a tourism surge from homegrown and international visitors alike[2].
The momentum for Duaw Davao appears to be building strong, with the CTOO optimistic about its continued expansion[2]. In addition, tourism specialist Mary Grace Plata expects tourist numbers to skyrocket further as Davao City gears up for its 40th Kadayawan Festival, the city's prime tourist season[2].
Davao City offers a diverse calendar of events throughout the year: Araw ng Dabaw in the first quarter, Duaw Davao in the second, Kadayawan Festival in the third, and Pasko Fiesta in the fourth. To maintain safety during the celebrations, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) will deploy an impressive force of around 2,000 officers for the duration of Duaw Davao, which will run from June 5 to 29[2].
The CTOO has also unveiled two fresh additions to this year's festivities: the Definitely Davao: Tsokolate ug Kape Crawl and the Definitely Davao City Tour, both launching on June 5. Favorites such as the Reyna ng Davao pageant and the Pride Parade, which celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community, will also make a comeback[2].
Please remember, while the CTOO anticipates over 200,000 tourists for Duaw Davao 2025, the exact numbers for Kadayawan Festival 2025 are yet to be determined. The Davao region had once aimed to attract a staggering four million tourists in 2024, making the Kadayawan Festival a major crowd-puller[3].
Stay tuned for more updates on the tourism scene in Davao City!
[1]https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/metro/11/13/21/around-200k-tourists-expected-to-visit-davao-city-for-duaw-davao-celebration[2]https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/metro/05/29/25/ctoo-expects-over-200k-tourists-for-duaw-davao-2025[3]https://www.rappler.com/nation/766637-davao-regions-aims-4-million-tourists-2024[4]https://www.redorbit.com/news/business/1391083/duaw_davao_2025_expected_to_attract_more_than_200_000_tourists_to_davao_city/[5]https://www.rappler.com/nation/766637-davao-regions-aims-4-million-tourists-2024
Considers planning your travel to Davao City during the upcoming Duaw Davao celebration in 2025, as the tourism industry forecasts an arrival of over 200,000 tourists. With the city's diverse lifestyle and festivals, your visit to Davao City could be an unforgettable experience as the city prepares for the 40th Kadayawan Festival, its prime tourist season.
