OVER 400 establishments in Cagayan de Oro have their business permits renewed as of Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

According to the City Tourism Office, eight of them were tourism-related establishments, of which two were ticketing businesses, two were accommodation establishments, one travel and tours, and one services.

The said office added that they are expecting more than 500 tourism-related establishments in Cagayan de Oro to apply for business permit renewal this year.

In 2022, the City Tourism Office recorded around 600 tourism-related establishments in Cagayan de Oro that applied for and renewed their business permits.

The City Government advised applicants to renew their business permits on or before January 20 to avoid paying the surcharge or penalty.