Negros Occ. Tourism Officer Cheryl Decena, together with Negrense tourism officers presented to Gov. Bong Lacson the trophies for the awards won at the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Convention 2024 held recently in Cotabato City.

Negros Occidental bagged the Grand Winner Award for Best Provincial Local Hosting – Negros Trade Fair and Best Provincial International Hosting – Terra Madre; Don Salvador Benedicto – Best Tourism Promotional Video; and Sipalay City – Best Sustainable Practices, Best Tourism Week Celebration, and Best Tourism-Oriented LGU.

Silay City won first runner-up in Best Cultural Festival for Kansilay Festival while Sipalay City Tourism Officer Jerick Lacson was recognized as the top 2 finalist as Outstanding Tourism Officer. #AbanseNegrense