02/06/2026
Our massive thank you to Outdoors7 Summit & Department of Tourism Region 7 - Accreditation Division DOT7 led by RD Gelena Dimpas & staff. ๐คฉ๐
๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐, ๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ป๐ฒ๐๐, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ช๐๐ 2026 ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐
The Department of Tourism Central Visayas Office, through its OUTDOORS7 Program, supported the successful staging of the Anything Watersports and Hobbies (AWAH) 2026 as it celebrated its 4th-year anniversary on May 23โ24, 2026 at Hadsan Beach Park in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.
Carrying the theme โSports and Lifestyle at the Beach Park,โ the two-day event organized by Better Than Good Management transformed the beachfront into a vibrant hub of watersports, wellness activities, outdoor recreation, and community engagement โ gathering athletes, sports enthusiasts, tourism stakeholders, outdoor advocates, and beachgoers in a celebration of active and sustainable coastal living.
As one of Cebuโs growing sports tourism and lifestyle events, AWAH 2026 highlighted the increasing role of outdoor and wellness-driven experiences in strengthening Central Visayasโ tourism identity. Through the OUTDOORS7 Program, the regional office reinforced its commitment to promoting nature-based and outdoor tourism experiences while supporting grassroots initiatives that encourage community participation, environmental appreciation, and sustainable destination development.
The event also showcased strong collaboration among partner agencies and organizations such as the Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Shangri-La Team, Poseidon, Stand Up Paddleboarding groups, and Philippine Outrigger Canoe teams, helping ensure a safe, organized, and engaging experience throughout the two-day celebration.
Adding vibrancy to the beachfront gathering were exhibitors and sponsors including Kawasaki, GoTyme, DITO Telecommunity, Bioderm, Lotte, ISLA JustPressOne, Inc., Fitbar, OUTDOORS7 exhibitors, Hiraya, and Aframe, whose interactive booths and activities further enhanced the festival atmosphere.
More than a sporting event, AWAH 2026 continues to evolve as a platform for sports tourism, wellness, lifestyle innovation, and coastal community engagement โ reinforcing Central Visayasโ vision of becoming a leading hub for outdoor adventure and sustainable tourism experiences in the Philippines.
