Carles Tourism - Official

24/08/2026

22/08/2026

22/08/2026

🌴 BUILDING A MORE INCLUSIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND EXCELLENT TOURISM INDUSTRY IN CARLES! 🌊

The Municipality of Carles successfully conducted its 3-Day Tourism Orientation and Familiarization, Human Trafficking Awareness or Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and Barrier-Free Tourism Seminar for tourism enterprises and stakeholders last August 19-21, 2026 at New Beach Head Resort, Brgy. Barosbos, Carles, Iloilo.

The three-day learning experience brought together tourism workers, tourism enterprises, local stakeholders, and partner agencies who shared one common goal — to continuously improve the quality of tourism services and create a safer, more inclusive, and more welcoming destination for everyone.

📚 Key areas covered during the seminar included:
✨ Tourism Orientation and Familiarization — deepening our understanding and appreciation of Carles’ tourism resources, destinations, culture, heritage, and tourism industry
🤝 Human Trafficking Awareness — strengthening awareness and responsibility in preventing and addressing human trafficking within the tourism sector
♿ Barrier-Free Tourism — promoting accessible and inclusive tourism experiences for persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and travelers with different needs
🌟 Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) — strengthening the culture of excellent, heartfelt, and world-class Filipino hospitality

Beyond the presentations and discussions, the seminar became an opportunity for participants to share experiences, ask questions, exchange ideas, and reflect on how each of us can contribute to making Carles a better tourism destination.

💙 Tourism is not only about beautiful destinations. It is about people, experiences, safety, dignity, accessibility, and genuine hospitality.

As Carles continues to grow as a tourism destination, we remain committed to developing a tourism industry that is:

SAFE. INCLUSIVE. RESPONSIBLE. SUSTAINABLE. EXCELLENT.

Our heartfelt appreciation to all our resource speakers (Mr. Gilbert Marin, Ret P/Col. Ma. Cecilia Detablan, and Mr. Niño Ricky Tumadiang), our partner agencies from the Provincial Government of Iloilo Tourism Office, Department of Tourism Region 6, to PNP Carles, PCG Carles, Barangay Representatives from
Brgy. Lantangan, Brgy. Gabi, Brgy. Asluman, Brgy. Granada, Brgy. Bancal, to all tourism enterprises and stakeholders, most especially to our Mayor Arnold T. Betita II, SB Merle Tupas - Chairman on Tourism for the support, to all Carles Tourism Staff and Personnel who made this three-day learning experience meaningful and successful.

Together, let us continue Creating Sustainable Island Experiences in Carles. 🏝️💙

Mabuhay ang Tourism Industry ng Carles!

21/08/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW VENUE — ACCREDITATION ON WHEELS ORIENTATION

Please be advised that the new venue for the Accreditation on Wheels Orientation conducted by the Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Office VI will be at:

📍 2nd Floor, Carles Liga Session Hall
Brgy. Poblacion, Carles, Iloilo
🗓️DATE: August 25 -26, 2026

🏨 For Accommodation Establishments:
Please do not forget to bring your CGLI (Comprehensive General Liability Insurance) as one of the requirements for DOT Accreditation.

✨ DOT ACCREDITATION IS FREE! ✨

We encourage all eligible tourism establishments to grab this opportunity to apply for DOT Accreditation and benefit from the recognition and support provided by the Department of Tourism.

📌 Please help us disseminate this information to other tourism establishments and stakeholders who may be interested.

Thank you very much, and we look forward to seeing you at the orientation!

— LGU Carles Tourism Office

20/08/2026

📢 PUBLIC ADVISORY | TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF TANGKE SALTWATER LAGOON

Please be informed that pursuant to Executive Order No. 52, Series of 2026, the Tangke Saltwater Lagoon in Brgy. Gabi, Gigantes Sur, Carles, Iloilo will be temporarily closed from September 1 to September 30, 2026, unless further extended through a subsequent Executive Order.

🚫 ALL TOURISM ACTIVITIES AT TANGKE LAGOON ARE SUSPENDED DURING THE CLOSURE PERIOD.

During this period, NO tourist boat, tour operator, travel agency, tour guide, or visitor shall be allowed to:

• Enter the Tangke Saltwater Lagoon
• Dock or moor within the lagoon
• Swim or conduct sightseeing activities
• Bring or accommodate tourists within the lagoon
• Conduct any tourism-related activity in or around the closed area

⚠️ All tourism stakeholders are strictly advised to comply with the temporary closure.

For tour operators, travel agencies, tour guides, and tourism enterprises, please adjust your itineraries accordingly and inform your guests in advance. You are encouraged to promote and reroute tours to other tourism destinations within the Municipality of Carles that remain open, safe, and suitable for visitation.

🌴 Let us work together to protect our tourism resources while continuing to provide safe and meaningful experiences for our visitors.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

CARLES TOURISM OFFICE
Creating Sustainable Island Experiences

07/08/2026

03/08/2026

📢 Calling the Attention of All Tourism Enterprises and Tourism Stakeholders!

Re: Department of Tourism (DOT) Accreditation on Wheels

📅 Date: August 25–26, 2026
📍 Venue: Carles Municipal Gymnasium, Brgy. Poblacion, Carles, Iloilo

The Municipal Government of Carles, through the Municipal Tourism Office, in partnership with the Department of Tourism Region VI, invites all tourism enterprises and stakeholders to participate in the DOT Accreditation on Wheels.

This initiative brings DOT accreditation services closer to our local tourism industry, making the application and processing of accreditation more accessible and convenient.

Please mark your calendars and take advantage of this opportunity to become DOT-accredited. We look forward to your participation!

22/07/2026