R1 Tourism Summit 2026

The Ilocos Sur Hospitality and Related Establishment Professionals Association (ISHAREPA) proudly participated in the 2026 Region 1 Tourism Summit, held on September 29–October 1, 2026 at the Sison Auditorium, Lingayen, Pangasinan.

With the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” the summit brought together tourism and hospitality stakeholders from across Region 1 to explore how digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence can help shape the future of tourism.

Representing ISHAREPA were:

ISHAREPA Officers

• Mark E. Tandoc – President

• Michael Lapira – Treasurer

• Mari Terry – Secretariat

• Marjorie Joy Dafun – Secretariat Officer

Establishment Member

• Eric John Galapon– Manager, Hotel Van Gogh

Individual Member

• Glenn de Peralta 

A Special Thank You to Our Generous Members

ISHAREPA extends its heartfelt appreciation to our establishment members who generously contributed raffle prizes during the Stakeholders’ Night. Your generosity and support helped make the evening more memorable and meaningful for fellow tourism stakeholders.

Amìan Cafe

Angkong Seafood Restaurant

Cafe Bigaa, Vigan Plaza Hotel 

Cafe Evelyn

Cordillera Inn, Vigan, Ilocos Sur 

D' Outbase Lodging House and Resort

The Dessert Shop by Grace Vigan

Fiesta Garden Hotel

Hidden Garden Lilong and Lilang Restaurant 

Hotel Luna

Hotel Van Gogh

Le Dream Hotel 

Vitalis Villas

Your participation demonstrates the spirit of collaboration, generosity, and solidarity that makes our Ilocos Sur tourism and hospitality community strong.

As we move forward in an increasingly digital and AI-driven tourism landscape, ISHAREPA remains committed to collaboration, innovation, and service excellence while keeping authentic Filipino hospitality at the heart of everything we do.