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| The Philippine Department of Tourism Korea (PDOT Korea) offers the Philippine Specialist Program, an online training program for travel agents in Korea designed to provide systematic and professional knowledge about the Philippines. Courtesy of Philippine Department of Tourism Korea |
By Jun Ji-hye
The Philippine Department of Tourism Korea (PDOT Korea) has launched an online training program called the "Philippine Specialist Program" (PSP) designed to provide travel agents in Korea with systematic and professional knowledge about the Southeast Asian country.
PDOT Korea said the program, which was launched Monday, offers vivid and useful information that reflects changing consumer trends amid the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that the program is aimed at preparing for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic when international tourism is expected to resume.
The course consists of online modules containing a total of 43 themes introducing various tourism resources, including history, local festivals, gastronomy, attractions, activities and useful travel tips. Each module includes video materials in addition to text information to boost understanding.
Participants can take the online courses by registering on the official website.
After completing 43 modules followed by special quiz sessions, the participants will be awarded certificates certifying them as specialists on the Philippines.
"These online learning courses are planned to support Korean travel agents who are willing to provide accurate and up-to-date information about the Philippines to customers, develop new tour products and finally sell the tour products once the overseas travel restrictions are relaxed," said Maria Apo, the tourism director of PDOT Korea.
The training also provides a variety of special benefits that enable participants to organize and sell tour products by displaying the phrase "PDOT-Certified Philippine Specialist" on their websites, promotional channels and email signatures.
The participants will be given priority status in invitations to various events organized by PDOT Korea. In addition, the PDOT Korea will select some of the participants and place them on its official website with relevant links in a bid to help them maximize their sales of tour products.
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