2012 Kadayawan Festival: expecting positive impact on Davao tourism sector

This year's Kadayawan sa Dabaw is expected to draw wide attention from visitors world-wide, which will have a positive impact on Davao City's tourism.

During the official opening of the 27th Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival at the People's Park, Mayor Duterte-Carpio said that the festivity will result in a high number of tourists. "People really go to places where there's festival like this one, which is unique to Davao," she said. According to Art Boncato, director of the Department of Tourism, he expects that more than 70,000 tourist to arrive.

All in all, organizers showcase 38 different activities for the whole month of August, of which 14 will be officially held by the city government and 24 will be accredited events. 

A special event of the City Agricultural Office will be holding Liwanag World Festival on August 18.