Nissan Philippines Named Official Mobility Partner for 36th UN Tourism Commission Joint Meeting and 1st Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism

In partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT), Nissan Philippines has been designated as the Official Mobility Partner for the 36th Joint Meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for East Asia and the Pacific and the UN Tourism Commission for South Asia (36th CAP-CSA) and the 1st UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific, held from June 26-28, 2024, in Cebu.

The annual Joint Meetings of the UN Tourism Commission for East Asia and the Pacific and the UN Tourism Commission for South Asia aim to strengthen regional cooperation and discuss challenges faced by the tourism sector. This year’s event was attended by UN Tourism member states, associate members, affiliate members from the private sector, other international and regional organizations, and representatives from the Office of the President.

In addition, this year’s meeting coincided with the inaugural UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific. This forum served as a platform to celebrate the power of gastronomy tourism, bringing together destinations and international experts to exchange knowledge and best practices while highlighting the unique culture and delicacies of the Philippines.

In collaboration with Nissan’s local dealer partners at Nissan Cebu North under Nissan Cebu Distributors Inc., Nissan Cebu Central under AutoSynergy Inc., and Nissan Cebu South under the Gateway Group, 50 units of various models from Nissan’s current lineup, including the Terra, Urvan, and the Kicks e-POWER Sport, were provided to shuttle delegates around during the event.

The Kicks e-POWER Sport, a limited edition of the popular subcompact SUV, was among the vehicles utilized for shuttling delegates. This model offers a sportier appearance with its exclusive Galaxy Black paint color and body kits, consisting of silver-painted front, side, and rear skirts, as well as a silver-painted rear roof spoiler.

“We are proud to be partnered with the Department of Tourism as the event’s official mobility partner,” said Nissan Philippines President Yasuhisa Masuda. “Nissan and the DOT have always had a good relationship filled with collaboration, as seen in our different partnerships throughout the years and most recently with Drive Pinas. Together, we share the goal of encouraging local tourism, featuring the best of what the country has to offer.”

In 2023, Nissan and the DOT renewed their partnership with Drive Pinas, sharing a common vision of promoting local tourism using Nissan’s vehicles. Drive Pinas aims to highlight the diverse destinations and cultures of the country, along with promoting more inclusive and sustainable tourism.