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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Palawan now on list of high-end adventure travel destinations
From Experience Philippines
Mountain Travel Sobek and Wilderness Travel, two of the leading global international tour operators, have included Palawan in their list of high-end adventure travel destinations. With this inclusion, Palawan is now among the destination offerings of leading tour companies in the world alongside the Mt. Everest and Machu Picchu treks, the Kilimanjaro and Alps climbs, and other highly specialized tours. “Being on the list of these tour operators means that the industry can meet the expectations of more discerning travellers,” Philippine Department of Tourism Secretary Joseph H. Durano said. “This proves that the Philippines has what it takes to be on the map of top-quality adventure destinations,” he added.
Mountain Travel Sobek and Wilderness Travel are considered pioneers in adventure travel packages, which range from hiking and camping expeditions to photography sessions in wildlife areas. Foreign travellers are now being lured to try kayaking and snorkelling in the Calamian archipelago and in equally stunning islands in Palawan.
On its web page on the Calamian kayaking trip, Mountain Travel Sobek invites adventurers to “discover spectacular tropical wilderness scenery, wild primary rainforest, secluded sandy coves, and golden, empty beaches, all while experiencing perfect paddling conditions in crystal-clear turquoise waters and unparalleled snorkelling in coral gardens.” The package takes 11 days and costs around US$4,500 per person.
Wilderness Travel includes snorkelling in Palawan under its WT New Exploratory Expeditions for 2008. Destinations under this offering are considered the favourite places of WT’s tour experts who designed the trips with adventurers in mind. According to Secretary Durano, the islands of Palawan have always been a favourite of diving enthusiasts and those looking for the perfect island getaway with its balanced ecological system and well-preserved natural resources.
The Calamian Group of Islands, Palawan
Extending southwesterly toward the direction of Palawan Island from Mindoro Island is the Calamian Group of Islands or Calamianes. It is said to be a concentrated version of the rest of Palawan where you can find all the attractions of the island-province packed into a much smaller space: white-sand beaches, great adventure activity sites, private islands, dense rainforest and comfortable resorts. In addition, the islands boast of several attractions that cannot be found in the rest of Calamianes PhilippinesPalawan, including the crystal-clear lakes of Coron Island and some of the best wreck diving sites in the world. The Calamianes is an adventure-sports paradise where one can go snorkelling and diving in the shipwrecks littering the bottom of the pristine Coron Bay, mingle with the local Tagbanua people— who gather swallows’ nests from the islands’ limestone caves, and go kayaking around towering limestone cliffs and saltwater lakes where one may even chance across an endangered Philippine dugong, a close relative of the manatee. The island group is also a birdwatchers’ paradise as its vast Dipterocarp forests are home to a number of endangered and endemic birds including the Tabon bird, talking Mynahs, Palawan Peacock pheasant, Philippine cockatoo, Palawan Hornbill, the Palawan Flowerpecker, the Yellow Throated Leafbird, the White Vented Shama and the Blue Paradise-Flycatcher.
The Calamianes consists of 98 islands spread out in an area totalling 1,750 sq km (680 sq mi). Of volcanic origin, it is largely mountainous and forested, but has fertile areas yielding rice, sugarcane, tobacco, and tropical fruits. Important industries in the islands are cattle raising and fishing. The archipelago is recognized as one of the last unspoiled marine Calamines Palawanenvironments and animal habitats in the world. Fortunately, the area has begun to benefit from public and private environmental preservation efforts.
Easily accessible from Manila, flights from Manila to Busuanga, the main island in the Calamianes, take just 65 minutes.
Island Hopping
The Calamian Island group is among the most beautiful regions in the country and ringing with tiny islands. The major islands in the Calamian group are Busuanga, Coron and Culion.
BUSUANGA ISLAND,
The biggest of the island group, serves as the jumping point to all different activities and links to the other island. Included in its places of interest are: "Asia’s biggest Cattle Ranch," the YKR or the Yulo-King Ranch; the Calauit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, established as a private refuge ground for imported animal species from Africa like giraffes and zebras, and other indigenous animals like the Palawan bearcat and the Calamian mousedeer are kept and bred; Busuanga River, a great place to paddle a kayak to experience an ecosystem which is said to be reminiscent of the Amazon; Maquinit Hotspring; and Coron Town, located at the southern part of Busuanga island and haven for wreck divers, because of its "Japanese Wrecks" sunk during WWII.
Two kilometers southeast of Coron Town, is CORON ISLAND. It covers an area of approximately 75 km with a length of about 20 km. It is the ancestral land of the indigenous people of the TAGBANUA tribe, who generally subsists on fishing and edible birds nest gathering. Coron Island’s topography is highlighted by dramatic limestone crags, which rise from the water edge and valley floors to sheer vertical heights to 625 meters above sea level. These "karst" were formed 260 million years ago as coral reefs in a shallow sea running the length of Southeast Asia, and uplifted by tectonic plates movements 30 million years from Guilin, China to Sarawak, Borneo.
CULION ISLAND,
Used to be an old Spanish colony before it was declared a leper colony. The main island and around 13 islands consisted what used to be a reservation, but it is now an emerging municipality. Worth visiting in Culion town is the Museum and the Catholic Church built on top of an old Spanish fort, along the east coast. On the southeastern part of the island lies the Dicabaito Channel which is the location of white sand beaches and coral reefs whose crystal clear water is best for all kinds of water activities. On the western part of the island is the well known Halsey Harbor named after "Admiral "Bull" Halsey" where one can find the most diverse or the most number of varieties of healthy mangrove forests in the entire Calamianes— an awesome channel that link the sea to the fresh water river.
To read more and see more pictures go to
Experience Philippines
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I love Palawan! That's why I wanted to share this place with you!
Mountain Travel Sobek and Wilderness Travel, two of the leading global international tour operators, have included Palawan in their list of high-end adventure travel destinations. With this inclusion, Palawan is now among the destination offerings of leading tour companies in the world alongside the Mt. Everest and Machu Picchu treks, the Kilimanjaro and Alps climbs, and other highly specialized tours. “Being on the list of these tour operators means that the industry can meet the expectations of more discerning travellers,” Philippine Department of Tourism Secretary Joseph H. Durano said. “This proves that the Philippines has what it takes to be on the map of top-quality adventure destinations,” he added.
Mountain Travel Sobek and Wilderness Travel are considered pioneers in adventure travel packages, which range from hiking and camping expeditions to photography sessions in wildlife areas. Foreign travellers are now being lured to try kayaking and snorkelling in the Calamian archipelago and in equally stunning islands in Palawan.
On its web page on the Calamian kayaking trip, Mountain Travel Sobek invites adventurers to “discover spectacular tropical wilderness scenery, wild primary rainforest, secluded sandy coves, and golden, empty beaches, all while experiencing perfect paddling conditions in crystal-clear turquoise waters and unparalleled snorkelling in coral gardens.” The package takes 11 days and costs around US$4,500 per person.
Wilderness Travel includes snorkelling in Palawan under its WT New Exploratory Expeditions for 2008. Destinations under this offering are considered the favourite places of WT’s tour experts who designed the trips with adventurers in mind. According to Secretary Durano, the islands of Palawan have always been a favourite of diving enthusiasts and those looking for the perfect island getaway with its balanced ecological system and well-preserved natural resources.
The Calamian Group of Islands, Palawan
Extending southwesterly toward the direction of Palawan Island from Mindoro Island is the Calamian Group of Islands or Calamianes. It is said to be a concentrated version of the rest of Palawan where you can find all the attractions of the island-province packed into a much smaller space: white-sand beaches, great adventure activity sites, private islands, dense rainforest and comfortable resorts. In addition, the islands boast of several attractions that cannot be found in the rest of Calamianes PhilippinesPalawan, including the crystal-clear lakes of Coron Island and some of the best wreck diving sites in the world. The Calamianes is an adventure-sports paradise where one can go snorkelling and diving in the shipwrecks littering the bottom of the pristine Coron Bay, mingle with the local Tagbanua people— who gather swallows’ nests from the islands’ limestone caves, and go kayaking around towering limestone cliffs and saltwater lakes where one may even chance across an endangered Philippine dugong, a close relative of the manatee. The island group is also a birdwatchers’ paradise as its vast Dipterocarp forests are home to a number of endangered and endemic birds including the Tabon bird, talking Mynahs, Palawan Peacock pheasant, Philippine cockatoo, Palawan Hornbill, the Palawan Flowerpecker, the Yellow Throated Leafbird, the White Vented Shama and the Blue Paradise-Flycatcher.
The Calamianes consists of 98 islands spread out in an area totalling 1,750 sq km (680 sq mi). Of volcanic origin, it is largely mountainous and forested, but has fertile areas yielding rice, sugarcane, tobacco, and tropical fruits. Important industries in the islands are cattle raising and fishing. The archipelago is recognized as one of the last unspoiled marine Calamines Palawanenvironments and animal habitats in the world. Fortunately, the area has begun to benefit from public and private environmental preservation efforts.
Easily accessible from Manila, flights from Manila to Busuanga, the main island in the Calamianes, take just 65 minutes.Island Hopping
The Calamian Island group is among the most beautiful regions in the country and ringing with tiny islands. The major islands in the Calamian group are Busuanga, Coron and Culion.
BUSUANGA ISLAND,
The biggest of the island group, serves as the jumping point to all different activities and links to the other island. Included in its places of interest are: "Asia’s biggest Cattle Ranch," the YKR or the Yulo-King Ranch; the Calauit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, established as a private refuge ground for imported animal species from Africa like giraffes and zebras, and other indigenous animals like the Palawan bearcat and the Calamian mousedeer are kept and bred; Busuanga River, a great place to paddle a kayak to experience an ecosystem which is said to be reminiscent of the Amazon; Maquinit Hotspring; and Coron Town, located at the southern part of Busuanga island and haven for wreck divers, because of its "Japanese Wrecks" sunk during WWII.
Two kilometers southeast of Coron Town, is CORON ISLAND. It covers an area of approximately 75 km with a length of about 20 km. It is the ancestral land of the indigenous people of the TAGBANUA tribe, who generally subsists on fishing and edible birds nest gathering. Coron Island’s topography is highlighted by dramatic limestone crags, which rise from the water edge and valley floors to sheer vertical heights to 625 meters above sea level. These "karst" were formed 260 million years ago as coral reefs in a shallow sea running the length of Southeast Asia, and uplifted by tectonic plates movements 30 million years from Guilin, China to Sarawak, Borneo.
CULION ISLAND,
Used to be an old Spanish colony before it was declared a leper colony. The main island and around 13 islands consisted what used to be a reservation, but it is now an emerging municipality. Worth visiting in Culion town is the Museum and the Catholic Church built on top of an old Spanish fort, along the east coast. On the southeastern part of the island lies the Dicabaito Channel which is the location of white sand beaches and coral reefs whose crystal clear water is best for all kinds of water activities. On the western part of the island is the well known Halsey Harbor named after "Admiral "Bull" Halsey" where one can find the most diverse or the most number of varieties of healthy mangrove forests in the entire Calamianes— an awesome channel that link the sea to the fresh water river.To read more and see more pictures go to
Experience Philippines
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I love Palawan! That's why I wanted to share this place with you!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Google searches reveal top tourist spots
abs-cbnNEWS.com
MANILA, Philippines - Beaches or water sports destinations are popular this year, based on internet search data by Google Inc.
In Google's Zeitgeist (German for "spirit of the times"), a collection of top items searched on the internet by users from a particular area, the company identified the "fastest-rising travel destinations" in the Philippines.
Topping the list are beach destinations like Baler in Quezon province, a budding surfing hotspot; Coron town in Palawan, which is dotted with lagoons, caves, and rare fauna; as well as El Nido, also in Palawan, which is home to the posh El Nido Resort complex.
Filipino internet users who searched for travel destinations in the Philippines were also specific about the leisure areas they favored.
Resorts that made it to the Top 10 in the Zeitgeist travel list were the Acuatico Beach Resort in Batangas, 8 Waves Waterpark and Hotel in Bulacan, the Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC) in Camarines Sur, and the Amana Resort also in Bulacan.
All of these destinations offer a variety of liesure sports including wakeboarding, waterskiing and wakeskating.
'Boracay' makes way for other travel spots?
Another rising star in the travel world is reportedly the Anawangin Cove in Zambales, a crescent-shaped enclave nestled in the San Antonio Mountains.
The Anawangin Cove is known for its pristine sands, clear waters and a virtually undeveloped landscape.
Also a favorite among internet users is the Canyon Cove Resort in Batangas. The facility boasts of a waterfront palatial complex built on both mountains and the seaside with a gigantic pool.
The area, with its Malibu-esque feel, is reportedly a popular spot for weddings, pre-nuptial celebrations or long holidays.
Also figuring in the Google travel zeitgeist is the search keyword "eco park", of which there are a handful all over the Philippines.
The list, which is compiled from over bilions of search queries on Google each year, "highlights the top trends of 2009", according to a company statement.
Lists are automatically generated per country or worldwide, and within a specific time frame.
At times, the search results are helped along by companies that improve a certain web site's searchability through "search engine optimization."
Apart from travel destinations, Google had also compiled Filipinos' top search queries for Philippine celebrities, music, news events and even for 2010 presidential candidates.
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Philippines is really a great place! There are a lot of tourist destinations, not to mention the diversity of plants and animals in the country.
MANILA, Philippines - Beaches or water sports destinations are popular this year, based on internet search data by Google Inc.
In Google's Zeitgeist (German for "spirit of the times"), a collection of top items searched on the internet by users from a particular area, the company identified the "fastest-rising travel destinations" in the Philippines.
Topping the list are beach destinations like Baler in Quezon province, a budding surfing hotspot; Coron town in Palawan, which is dotted with lagoons, caves, and rare fauna; as well as El Nido, also in Palawan, which is home to the posh El Nido Resort complex.
Filipino internet users who searched for travel destinations in the Philippines were also specific about the leisure areas they favored.
Resorts that made it to the Top 10 in the Zeitgeist travel list were the Acuatico Beach Resort in Batangas, 8 Waves Waterpark and Hotel in Bulacan, the Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC) in Camarines Sur, and the Amana Resort also in Bulacan.
All of these destinations offer a variety of liesure sports including wakeboarding, waterskiing and wakeskating.
'Boracay' makes way for other travel spots?
Another rising star in the travel world is reportedly the Anawangin Cove in Zambales, a crescent-shaped enclave nestled in the San Antonio Mountains.
The Anawangin Cove is known for its pristine sands, clear waters and a virtually undeveloped landscape.
Also a favorite among internet users is the Canyon Cove Resort in Batangas. The facility boasts of a waterfront palatial complex built on both mountains and the seaside with a gigantic pool.
The area, with its Malibu-esque feel, is reportedly a popular spot for weddings, pre-nuptial celebrations or long holidays.
Also figuring in the Google travel zeitgeist is the search keyword "eco park", of which there are a handful all over the Philippines.
The list, which is compiled from over bilions of search queries on Google each year, "highlights the top trends of 2009", according to a company statement.
Lists are automatically generated per country or worldwide, and within a specific time frame.
At times, the search results are helped along by companies that improve a certain web site's searchability through "search engine optimization."
Apart from travel destinations, Google had also compiled Filipinos' top search queries for Philippine celebrities, music, news events and even for 2010 presidential candidates.
El Nido, Palawan
Baler
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Philippines is really a great place! There are a lot of tourist destinations, not to mention the diversity of plants and animals in the country.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Asiana Airlines expands Happy Mom services
The Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines - Following high demand and appreciation from travelers, Asiana Airlines (OZ) has expanded its Happy Mom services, a unique set of services for passengers traveling with infants. Happy Mom services include exclusive check-in counters for those with infants, free breastfeeding covers, free infant slings inside the cabin, and cabin baby seat installation and rental.
Over 1,000 families have utilized the services since its launch last month in 10 international airports. Happy Mom services were initially available in the Asiana hub Incheon International Airport and in New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, London, Frankfurt, Paris, and Sydney.
“With the steady rise of international travel, families with infants are also on a steady increase. According to the 2008 boarding results, around 20,000 infants boarded the planes. It is highly anticipated that the Happy Mom services will have a good response. We will increase the services to all our international destinations starting next year,” said Asiana Airlines Airport Services vice president Joo Yong-Suk.
Asiana will now offer the services in 66 international airports, and in long-haul flights of up to 10 hours. For other airports that Asiana operates in, passengers can request the service from the Asiana airport manager. The Happy Mom services have also been extended to children up to 36 months of age. The Asiana Lounge in Incheon has also now opened its doors and is allowing children under seven years old to enter for free. Most other airlines only allow infants aged 24 months and below.
Asiana formulated the service to resolve the inconveniences experienced by travelers with infants in airports and cabins. They underwent three months of passenger monitoring, trial, and preparation in nine domestic and international routes, and 10 airports.
The exclusive check-in services include express check-in, boarding, and baggage. Their baggage is also given a priority tag for travelers to faster claiming. For breastfed babies, mothers will not have to feed them in the galley but request for the use of a free breastfeeding cover.
Asiana already provides a bassinet service to a limited number of passengers. But since the average size of infants of less than 24 months sometimes exceeds the bassinet’s specifications, parents are faced with the inconvenience of carrying their infants during the flight. Asiana has contracted Agabang, a Korean infant product company, to provide infant slings inside the cabin. A flight will have a maximum of three infant slings.
For larger babies with purchased children’s tickets, Asiana is providing free installation of baby seats upon request. This way, passengers will not be inconvenienced by having to bring along their own baby seat.
The provision of breastfeeding covers, free infant slings and cabin baby seats are all airline industry firsts from Asiana Airlines.
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Well, this is not a destination per se. But I decided to post this news from The Philippine Star because this is a related news for travelers...
I see a lot of pregnant women these days...meaning, [of course] a continuous increase in people with infants! =) ...travelers with infants!
This is great customer service by Asiana Airlines! Making it convenient for travelers with infants. The free breastfeeding cover, so that mothers will not have to feed them in the galley! Nice job! =)
MANILA, Philippines - Following high demand and appreciation from travelers, Asiana Airlines (OZ) has expanded its Happy Mom services, a unique set of services for passengers traveling with infants. Happy Mom services include exclusive check-in counters for those with infants, free breastfeeding covers, free infant slings inside the cabin, and cabin baby seat installation and rental.
Over 1,000 families have utilized the services since its launch last month in 10 international airports. Happy Mom services were initially available in the Asiana hub Incheon International Airport and in New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, London, Frankfurt, Paris, and Sydney.
“With the steady rise of international travel, families with infants are also on a steady increase. According to the 2008 boarding results, around 20,000 infants boarded the planes. It is highly anticipated that the Happy Mom services will have a good response. We will increase the services to all our international destinations starting next year,” said Asiana Airlines Airport Services vice president Joo Yong-Suk.
Asiana will now offer the services in 66 international airports, and in long-haul flights of up to 10 hours. For other airports that Asiana operates in, passengers can request the service from the Asiana airport manager. The Happy Mom services have also been extended to children up to 36 months of age. The Asiana Lounge in Incheon has also now opened its doors and is allowing children under seven years old to enter for free. Most other airlines only allow infants aged 24 months and below.
Asiana formulated the service to resolve the inconveniences experienced by travelers with infants in airports and cabins. They underwent three months of passenger monitoring, trial, and preparation in nine domestic and international routes, and 10 airports.
The exclusive check-in services include express check-in, boarding, and baggage. Their baggage is also given a priority tag for travelers to faster claiming. For breastfed babies, mothers will not have to feed them in the galley but request for the use of a free breastfeeding cover.
Asiana already provides a bassinet service to a limited number of passengers. But since the average size of infants of less than 24 months sometimes exceeds the bassinet’s specifications, parents are faced with the inconvenience of carrying their infants during the flight. Asiana has contracted Agabang, a Korean infant product company, to provide infant slings inside the cabin. A flight will have a maximum of three infant slings.
For larger babies with purchased children’s tickets, Asiana is providing free installation of baby seats upon request. This way, passengers will not be inconvenienced by having to bring along their own baby seat.
The provision of breastfeeding covers, free infant slings and cabin baby seats are all airline industry firsts from Asiana Airlines.
SOURCE
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Well, this is not a destination per se. But I decided to post this news from The Philippine Star because this is a related news for travelers...
I see a lot of pregnant women these days...meaning, [of course] a continuous increase in people with infants! =) ...travelers with infants!
This is great customer service by Asiana Airlines! Making it convenient for travelers with infants. The free breastfeeding cover, so that mothers will not have to feed them in the galley! Nice job! =)
Friday, November 27, 2009
Meco aims to make RP a favorite beach wedding location for Taiwanese couples
Written by Max de Leon / Reporter
BusinessMirror
THE Manila Economic and Cultural Office (Meco) in Taipei is now bidding to make Philippine destinations as the favorite beach-wedding locations for Taiwanese couples ahead of Hawaii.
Ireneo Reyes, Meco director for tourism, said his office will aggressively promote Boracay, Palawan, Cebu, Davao, and other island and coastal areas in the Philippines to Taiwanese tourists as alternative to Hawaii.
“The beauty of our beaches remains one of our major draws for Taiwanese. Many couples looking to get married abroad do so in Hawaii , but Philippine beaches can more than hold their own, especially when cost is factored in,” Reyes said.
He said beach wedding is one of the major themes to be exploited by the Department of Tourism and Meco in their attempt to get a bigger slice of the outbound market of Taiwan in time for the long vacation during the Chinese New Year in 2010.
Both agencies conducted product presentations in Kaohsiung, Taichung and Taipei from October 26 to 29, and joined the Taipei International Travel Fair (TITF) held at the Taipei World Trade Center from October 30 to November 2. The Philippines’ 63-sq-m booth at the TITF with a beach-wedding theme and a giant video wall showcasing local landmarks was a major draw at the fair, with some 4,500 tourism industry players and visitors stopping by to get information materials and meet with their Filipino counterparts.
The Taiwanese also showed interest in dive sites, golf and Filipino schools offering the English language program.
Filipino participants in the fair were able to get a total of 221 confirmed bookings for group tours and more than 800 queries.
In the first three quarters of the year, the number of Taiwanese visitors to the Philippines declined by 14 percent to only 77,126, from 90,104 in the same period last year.
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I really love the beaches here in the Philippines! I agree with Ireneo Reyes, Meco director for tourism, when cost is a big factor for couples wanting to have a beach-wedding, Philippine beaches are a great choice.
BusinessMirror
THE Manila Economic and Cultural Office (Meco) in Taipei is now bidding to make Philippine destinations as the favorite beach-wedding locations for Taiwanese couples ahead of Hawaii.
Ireneo Reyes, Meco director for tourism, said his office will aggressively promote Boracay, Palawan, Cebu, Davao, and other island and coastal areas in the Philippines to Taiwanese tourists as alternative to Hawaii.
“The beauty of our beaches remains one of our major draws for Taiwanese. Many couples looking to get married abroad do so in Hawaii , but Philippine beaches can more than hold their own, especially when cost is factored in,” Reyes said.
He said beach wedding is one of the major themes to be exploited by the Department of Tourism and Meco in their attempt to get a bigger slice of the outbound market of Taiwan in time for the long vacation during the Chinese New Year in 2010.
Both agencies conducted product presentations in Kaohsiung, Taichung and Taipei from October 26 to 29, and joined the Taipei International Travel Fair (TITF) held at the Taipei World Trade Center from October 30 to November 2. The Philippines’ 63-sq-m booth at the TITF with a beach-wedding theme and a giant video wall showcasing local landmarks was a major draw at the fair, with some 4,500 tourism industry players and visitors stopping by to get information materials and meet with their Filipino counterparts.
The Taiwanese also showed interest in dive sites, golf and Filipino schools offering the English language program.
Filipino participants in the fair were able to get a total of 221 confirmed bookings for group tours and more than 800 queries.
In the first three quarters of the year, the number of Taiwanese visitors to the Philippines declined by 14 percent to only 77,126, from 90,104 in the same period last year.
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One of the many beaches of El Nido, a marine reserve park and municipality at the northernmost tip of Palawan Island.
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I really love the beaches here in the Philippines! I agree with Ireneo Reyes, Meco director for tourism, when cost is a big factor for couples wanting to have a beach-wedding, Philippine beaches are a great choice.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
The City of Baguio: Burnham Park
The City of Baguio (Ilokano: Ciudad ti Baguio; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Baguio) is a highly urbanized city in northern Luzon in the Philippines. Baguio City was established by Americans in 1900 at the site of an Ibaloi village known as Kafagway. Baguio City was designated by the Philippine Commission as the Summer Capital of the Philippines on June 1, 1903 and incorporated as a city by the Philippine Assembly on September 1, 1909. Baguio is the seat of government of the Cordillera Administrative Region. The name of the city is derived from the word bagiw in Ibaloi, the indigenous language of the Benguet Region, meaning 'moss'. The city is at an altitude of approximately 1500 meters (5100 ft) in a moist tropical pine forest conducive to the growth of mossy plants and orchids.
Tourist Spots to visit in Baguio City:
* Burnham Park – the oldest park in Baguio City
* Tam-Awan Village – established by Chanum Foundation, Inc. in 1998, the artificial village is a perfect place to view the sunset, Lingayen Gulf and the South China Sea.
* Mines View – silver, gold and some ores are quarried here before.
* Teacher's Camp – managed by the Department of Education that features numerous function halls, museum, race track and cottages.
* Camp John Hay – this is a world class resort that has a picnic area, skating rink, golf course. Hotels and cottages were also put up to accommodate their visitors.
* Botanical Garden (Igorot Village) – tribal meetings and cultural presentations are being done here. It also features the typical Cordillera architecture of native huts.
* Philippine Military Academy – future officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines are trained.
* Asin Hot Springs – the hot springs is 16km northwest of Baguio. Cottages, private resorts and swimming pools are also built here.
OK, let's talk about Burnham Park first.
Burnham Park is centered around a man-made lake located at the heart of the city. It was named after the city's planner, Daniel Burnham. The park is a favorite place of local residents and visitors alike. There are different facilities for recreation and relaxation that are available in the park. You can row a boat, have a picnic, attend an outdoor concert, watch a football game, go biking, or just take a leisurely stroll around the park.
At the southern end of the park is a circular skating rink where skates can be rented. There are also tennis and basketball courts, a few restaurants, outdoor kiosks, a children's playground, and an orchidarium where various kinds of plants, trees and flowers are sold. Chairs and benches are distributed around the park for those who just want to sit down and relax.
The football field at the eastern side of the park is sometimes used for parades, carnivals, concerts, political rallys, and for display booths during special events and activities. On certain Sundays and some special occasions, cadets of the Philippine Military Academy perform a parade and review or a silent drill exhibition at the field. Just after the big earthquake that hit the city in 1990, many of its residents fled their homes for fear of aftershocks and temporarily set camp in this field.
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When I was a kid, this was the first tourist place that I was able to visit in Baguio, Philippines. I have had fun here especially during the boat ride because you have the option to paddle it yourself! Of course, playing on the field is a great way spending time with your family and friends!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Zest Air is now HK-bound
By Lester Gopela Hallig
The Philippine Star
Capt. Eliseo Tabora, Zest Air EVP and COO, turns over a model of Zest Air’s Airbus 320, to CIAC president and CEO Victor Jose Luciano during Zest Air’s Clark-Hong Kong inaugural flight at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport last Oct. 24.
MANILA, Philippines - We have evangelized and romanticized about the great things happening for the local traveler. There are the fantastic vacation spots, the new resorts and hotels, the friendly fares, and the new modes of transportation.
The latter provides options for local travelers, whichever way they want to reach their destinations. At the end of the day, it is all about giving the Filipino a chance to travel.
The latter also boasts of a new development in the form of Zest Air’s first international flight: Hong Kong via Clark.
The maiden flight took place last Oct. 24, and was greeted by well-wishers and passengers alike with glee. The Clark-Hong Kong flight is available once daily. It leaves Clark at 3:50 p.m. for a two-hour flight to Hong Kong. The return flight from Hong Kong is at 6:40 p.m. and arrives at Clark at 8:30 p.m.
The flight itself is a pleasant one, with Zest Air’s friendly and competent flight attendants and pilots taking command. As part of its service, Zest Air serves in-flight meals — good value indeed for the weary, psyched-up traveler.
Zest Air’s Hong Kong trip makes use of the brand-new 162/168-seater Airbus 320. It is a comfortable single-aisle plane that gives enough legroom and space to move. The plane is likewise globally recognized as the benchmark of single-aisle aircraft.
“Our A320s provide our passengers with added space and comfort. It has proven to be reliable and operate at cost-efficient levels,” says Zest Air president and CEO Ambassador Alfredo Yao.
Highlight of the inauguration program was the ceremonial turnover of Zest Air’s Airbus 320 aircraft model by Zest Air’s EVP and COO Capt. Eliseo Tabora to Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) president and COO Victor Jose Luciano.
Gracing the occasion were CIAC chairman Arch. Nestor Mangio, Tourism Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab, and CIAC EVP and CEO Alexander Cauguiran.
Zest Air’s opening of the Hong Kong route is part of the airline’s expansion program to other Asian destinations. Soon, Zest Air will be offering flights to Sandakan, Malaysia; Shanghai, China; Incheon, Korea; Singapore; as well as Fukuoka and Osaka in Japan.
By opening this particular flight at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark, travelers from the North need not go all the way to the domestic airport in the South to be able to catch their flight to Hong Kong.
The airline is currently serving a network of 20 destinations across the country, to and from the Manila and Cebu hubs, including Boracay via Kalibo, Bacolod, Busuanga, Cagayan de Oro, Calbayog, Catarman, Clark, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Marinduque, Naga, Puerto Princesa, San Jose Mindoro, Siargao, Surigao, Tablas, Tacloban. Tagbilaran, Virac, and Zamboanga.
In addition, Zest Air has signed an agreement with Amadeus, in line with the airline’s aim of expanding its distribution network. Amadeus is the leading global distribution system and the biggest processor of travel bookings around the world.
With this latest development, Zest Air is fast gaining a foothold in the airline industry and creating a buzz among travelers as an airline of choice. Truly, flying to a destination like Hong Kong — known for its sights, sounds, shopping, and savory cuisine — has never been this accessible.
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For more information, bookings, or flights, call Zest Air’s reservation hotline at 855-3333 or visit the official website at www.zestair.com.ph.
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Hey, this is good news especially people living in the north area of the Philippines, like me!
The Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines - We have evangelized and romanticized about the great things happening for the local traveler. There are the fantastic vacation spots, the new resorts and hotels, the friendly fares, and the new modes of transportation.
The latter provides options for local travelers, whichever way they want to reach their destinations. At the end of the day, it is all about giving the Filipino a chance to travel.
The latter also boasts of a new development in the form of Zest Air’s first international flight: Hong Kong via Clark.
The maiden flight took place last Oct. 24, and was greeted by well-wishers and passengers alike with glee. The Clark-Hong Kong flight is available once daily. It leaves Clark at 3:50 p.m. for a two-hour flight to Hong Kong. The return flight from Hong Kong is at 6:40 p.m. and arrives at Clark at 8:30 p.m.
The flight itself is a pleasant one, with Zest Air’s friendly and competent flight attendants and pilots taking command. As part of its service, Zest Air serves in-flight meals — good value indeed for the weary, psyched-up traveler.
Zest Air’s Hong Kong trip makes use of the brand-new 162/168-seater Airbus 320. It is a comfortable single-aisle plane that gives enough legroom and space to move. The plane is likewise globally recognized as the benchmark of single-aisle aircraft.
“Our A320s provide our passengers with added space and comfort. It has proven to be reliable and operate at cost-efficient levels,” says Zest Air president and CEO Ambassador Alfredo Yao.
Highlight of the inauguration program was the ceremonial turnover of Zest Air’s Airbus 320 aircraft model by Zest Air’s EVP and COO Capt. Eliseo Tabora to Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) president and COO Victor Jose Luciano.
Zest Air’s opening of the Hong Kong route is part of the airline’s expansion program to other Asian destinations. Soon, Zest Air will be offering flights to Sandakan, Malaysia; Shanghai, China; Incheon, Korea; Singapore; as well as Fukuoka and Osaka in Japan.
By opening this particular flight at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark, travelers from the North need not go all the way to the domestic airport in the South to be able to catch their flight to Hong Kong.
The airline is currently serving a network of 20 destinations across the country, to and from the Manila and Cebu hubs, including Boracay via Kalibo, Bacolod, Busuanga, Cagayan de Oro, Calbayog, Catarman, Clark, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Marinduque, Naga, Puerto Princesa, San Jose Mindoro, Siargao, Surigao, Tablas, Tacloban. Tagbilaran, Virac, and Zamboanga.
In addition, Zest Air has signed an agreement with Amadeus, in line with the airline’s aim of expanding its distribution network. Amadeus is the leading global distribution system and the biggest processor of travel bookings around the world.With this latest development, Zest Air is fast gaining a foothold in the airline industry and creating a buzz among travelers as an airline of choice. Truly, flying to a destination like Hong Kong — known for its sights, sounds, shopping, and savory cuisine — has never been this accessible.
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For more information, bookings, or flights, call Zest Air’s reservation hotline at 855-3333 or visit the official website at www.zestair.com.ph.
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Hey, this is good news especially people living in the north area of the Philippines, like me!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Chocolate Hills
The Chocolate Hills are Bohol's most famous attraction.
The Chocolate Hills are not the only example of conical karst hills on earth. Slovenia and Croatia both have conical karst hills, except that the Chocolate Hills are simpler examples because the Chocolate Hills have no caves. The Bungle Bungles in the Purnululu National Park in Western Australia feature similar sedimentary formations.
The Chocolate Hills is a rolling terrain of haycock hills – mounds of general shape which are conical and almost symmetrical. Estimated to be at least 1,268 individual mounds to about 1,776, these cone-shaped or dome-shaped hills are actually made of grass-covered limestone. The domes vary in sizes from 30 to 50 metres (98 to 160 ft) high with the largest being 120 metres (390 ft) in height. They are scattered throughout the towns of Carmen, Batuan and Sagbayan in Bohol. Bohol's "main attraction", these unique mound-shaped hills are scattered by the hundreds on the island's central plain, concentrated near the town of Carmen.
During the dry season, the precipitation is inadequate such that the grass-covered hills dry up and turn chocolate brown. This transforms the area into seemingly endless rows of "chocolate kisses". The branded confection is the inspiration behind the name, Chocolate Hills.
Vegetation
The Chocolate Hills Natural Geological Monument
The vegetation of the Chocolate Hills is dominated by hardy grass species such as Imperata cylindrica and Saccharum spontaneum. Several Compositae and ferns also grow on them. In between the hills, the flat lands are cultivated to rice and other cash crops. However, the natural vegetation on the Chocolate Hills is now highly threatened by quarrying activities.
Origin
The Chocolate Hills in Carmen, Bohol
There are a number of hypotheses regarding the formation of the hills. These include simple limestone weathering, sub-oceanic volcanism, the uplift of the seafloor and a more recent theory which maintains that as an ancient active volcano self-destructed, it spewed huge blocks of stone which were then covered with limestone and later thrust forth from the ocean bed.
Geologists have long debated about the formation of the hills, resulting in various ways the origin of the Chocolate Hills are stated or explained. The one written on the bronze plaque at the viewing deck in Carmen, Bohol states that they are eroded formations of a type of marine limestone that sits on top of hardened clay.
The plaque reads:
The unique land form known as the Chocolate Hills of Bohol was formed ages ago by the uplift of coral deposits and the action of rain water and erosion.
Another statement says:
the grassy hills were once coral reefs that erupted from the sea in a massive geologic shift. Wind and water put on the finishing touches over hundreds of thousands of years.
Still another way the origin is stated is that they were formed centuries ago by tidal movement and by the uplift of coral deposits and the action of rain water and erosion. Another theory is that they were ancient coral limestone reefs shaped by many thousands of years erosion by both water and wind. Geologists think that the specific shape of the hills is caused by the influence of the weather over millions of years. The break down of the upper layers of the limestone formations, followed by the erosion processes, resulted in these cone-shaped remnants. It is likely that they were once limestone deposits beneath the sea, uplifted by the movement of plates and then smoothed by wind and rainwater erosion.
The Chocolate Hills are conical karst hills similar to those seen in the limestone regions of Slovenia and Croatia, except that the Chocolate Hills have no caves. According to the karst theory, "sea level changes and uplift combined with terrestrial erosion and air exposure of biogenic reef regions have given rise to hummocky landscapes that are often impregnated with sinkholes and caves." The Chocolate Hills are considered among the striking examples of this karst topography. The Bungle Bungles in the Purnululu National Park in Western Australia feature similar sedimentary formations.
Legend
Fourmug explain the formation of the Chocolate Hills. The first tells the story of two feuding giants who hurled rocks, boulders, and sand at each other. The fighting lasted for days, and exhausted the two giants. In their exhaustion, they forgot about their feud and became friends, but when they left they forgot to clean up the mess they had made during their battle, hence the Chocolate Hills.
A more romantic legend tells of a giant named Arogo who was extremely powerful and youthful. Arogo fell in love with Aloya, who was a simple mortal. Aloya's death caused Arogo much pain and misery, and in his sorrow he could not stop crying. When his tears dried, the Chocolate Hills were formed.
The third legend tells of a town being plagued by a giant carabao, who ate all of their crops. Finally having had enough, the townsfolk took all of their spoiled food and placed it in such a way that the carabao would not miss it. Sure enough, the carabao ate it, but his stomach couldn't handle the spoiled food, so he defecated, leaving behind him a mound of feces, until he had emptied his stomach of the food. The feces then dried, forming the Chocolate Hills.
The last legend is about a Gluttonous giant named Dano that eats everything in his path. One day he came to a plain. He saw a beautiful young woman named Eng. To win her affection, he needed to lose weight. So he excreted everything he ate. In the end, his fecal matter covered the land and he won Eng's affection.
Tourism development
The Chocolate Hills placed Bohol on the tourist map long before the beautiful white beaches of the island became major tourist destinations. The most famous and signature tourist attraction of Bohol, it is a prime tourist destination in the Philippines. This is because the Chocolate Hills are incomparable and is one of the country's most spectacular sceneries. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who admits that she is the No. 1 tourist of Bohol for having visited the province so many times, said: "Bohol is a major tourist province. The fame of the Chocolate Hills is not only known in the country but worldwide." The national government has chosen the Chocolate Hills as one of its "flagship tourist destinations".
Of the 1,247 hills, two have been developed into resorts for tourism. The original resort is located in Carmen, Bohol located in Barangay Buenos Aires, only a few minutes drive from downtown Carmen. The resort in Carmen is called Chocolate Hills Complex. The more recent one in Sagbayan is called Sagbayan Peak.
The original viewing station of the Chocolate Hills is a government-owned and operated resort called "Chocolate Hills Complex" located in Carmen, Bohol, about 55 kilometres (34 mi) from Tagbilaran City and about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the town proper of Carmen, Bohol.
The Chocolate Hills Complex has a restaurant, hostel with swimming pool and an observation deck where one could view and even count the hills at the view deck 210 feet (64 m) above the ground. There are a total of 214 steps leading to the observation or view deck. Here one can view the landscape that is covered with more than a thousand Chocolate Hills. The Chocolate Hills Complex is composed of two hills developed into a resort. An observation deck on the higher hill offers a 360-degree panorama of the surrounding area.
The other way to view the Chocolate Hills is at "Sagbayan Peak", a mountain resort in Sagbayan town, about 75 kilometres (47 mi) northwest of Tagbilaran City. Viewing is made from the deck of an elevated ridge that provides an unobstructed view of the Chocolate Hills as well as the sea off Cebu City. This is only 18 kilometres (11 mi) from the Chocolate Hills complex in neighboring Carmen town.
Sagbayan Peak is a 5-hectare (12-acre) mountaintop resort and recreation center. Its viewing deck offers a 360-degree perspective of the Chocolate Hills plus the blue sea that separates Bohol and Cebu. The peak now has a restaurant and a children’s park with Bugs Bunny, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and various other Toontown figures. Aside from the function hall and viewing deck, a hotel, swimming pool, driving range, a butterfly dome and a tarsier sanctuary are planned. A 100-hectare (250-acre) golf course is also planned.
Patria Aurora Roa, tourism director for Central Visayas, was happy to see the latest addition to Bohol's tourist attractions. This was echoed by Bohol Governor Erico Aumentado, who said: "The Sagbayan Peak is a welcome note for Bohol tourism."
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A nice view at the observation deck with your family is a relaxing and fun way of having a family bonding...while eating...
...eating kisses! =)
Monday, November 16, 2009
Travel Diaries: Inside Boracay's 'number 1' spa
by Reyma Buan-Deveza, abs-cbnNEWS.com|
BORACAY - No stay at the beautiful island of Boracay is complete without a relaxing experience at a first-rate spa - and the Tirta Spa comes highly recommended.
Tirta Spa treats its clients to opulent facilities and a peaceful atmosphere through its natural settings and Zen-inspired decor of East Asian sensibility.
The complex boasts of a Zen garden, pavilions, and private suites for spa treatments.
Located at Sitio Malabunot, Manoc-Manoc, Boracay Island (Station 3), "Tirta" (from the Hindu word for "Holy Water") was conceptualized by its owner En Calvert.
Calvert named her spa "Tirta" after her successful retreat in the Himalayas, where she realized the benefits of spiritual healing and hope -- the same things she wants her clients to feel when they visit her spa.
"We have a lot of spas here and abroad but what makes Tirta different from all the rest is its good ambiance and its spiritual touch," Calvert said.
In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Calvert shared that her "haven of the senses" started from her personal pleasure to give massages and go to spas.
Armed with sufficient knowledge in starting and maintaining a spa business, Calvert opened her spa resort in Boracay in 2007, with the help of a friend who offered her a lot on the island.
Tirta offers packages like the "Before and After Sun" treatments and "Secrets of Egypt" treatments. Services at the spa cost from P2,750 to P3,250 for single treatments and P5,500 to P11,000 for spa packages.
As a world-class establishment, Tirta was awarded several times already. "We started [in] 2007 and in 2 years time, Tirta already received recognition as one of the best spas in Asia," Calvert said.
In 2008, Tirta Spa received the "Most Outstanding Health and Beauty Spa in Philippines" award from the Consumers Union of the Philippines.
In March this year, Tirta bagged a Gold Award as one of the five "Best Day Spa" from Asia Spa & Wellness Festival Gold Awards 2009 that was held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Currently, Calvert is in Singapore as her Tirta Spa has again been nominated for "Spectacular Spas -- Asia Pacific for 2009/2010" by the well-renowned Asia Spa Insitute in Singapore. Report and photos by Reyma Buan-Deveza, abs-cbnNEWS.com.
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Spending time at the beautiful beach of Boracay is enough for me. But a visit to a spa is definitely a treat!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Nature, culture put RP on NatGeo ‘must’ list
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines--After National Geographic magazine included the Philippines in its list of “25 Best New Travel Destinations in the World in 2010,” it appeared the country had finally overcome the “bad PR” that had caused tourists to shun it and head for its perhaps less dazzling neighbors.
Travel executives began putting out the word the country is one of the most exciting and undiscovered places that tourists should begin exploring now.
The list, published in National Geographic’s November 2009 Adventure issue, is directed at “travelers who want their money to do more—for others, for the planet and for themselves.”
It cited the Philippines’ ancient cultures, structures and biodiversity as key reasons for visiting the country.
Tourism Undersecretary Eduardo Jarque Jr. said the Department of Tourism was thrilled that the Philippines was getting the attention of travelers.
“We’re very pleased. It’s also very nice to be part of a list that people want to see,” he said. He noted that it was the first time that the country was included in a list of must-see destinations by National Geographic.
Bad rap
The magazine said the Philippines had largely been ignored because of “bad PR.”
“While it harbors as many islands as the Caribbean and some of the most spectacular reefs on the planet, the nation sees only a fraction of the visitors of nearby Thailand,” the magazine said.
“Even travel companies, it seems, have bought the bad rap: Other than the occasional sea kayaking trip, US guides have largely avoided the archipelago,” the article said.
But travel organizations have “finally gotten wise,” the magazine said.
The Philippines’ image is indeed changing, travel professionals agree.
Pat Alberto, president of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association, said the country saw an increase in tourist arrivals in the past two years, and sees this as proof that the Philippines is coming out of the shadow of Thailand and Malaysia, two of Southeast Asia’s more popular destinations.
Adventure mecca
She noted that the Philippines has become a magnet for adventure travelers because of its unspoiled beaches, mountains, rivers and dive sites.
Jarque said the Philippines has become a mecca for travelers looking for off-the-beaten track adventure.
These are the travelers who eschew luxury hotels in favor of home stays, who would rather spend a day in the outdoors than in a mall, he said.
National Geographic cited Wilderness Travel, an adventure and ecotourism company, as one of the travel organizations that has gotten past the country’s image.
It said Wilderness Travel will be organizing a tour to the Philippines next May that will showcase the country’s terrain and aquatic wonders to its American clients.
It described the trip as taking participants “high into the 5,000-foot Cordillera Central, then deep into the world’s most biodiverse marine environment.” The 12-day trip to the Philippines costs $3,300.
The trip will begin in Banaue in the Cordilleras, described by the magazine as a must-see destination for those who want a serious hiking adventure.
The tour will then move to Cabilao island off Bohol for diving on some of the reefs that form part of the Coral Triangle, the world’s greatest concentration of diverse and valuable coral reef ecosystems. The Philippines sits right in the middle of this center of marine biodiversity.
President Macapagal-Arroyo spoke at the National Geographic Society’s headquarters in Washington, DC in August and appealed for international support for preserving, promoting and protecting biodiversity in the Coral Triangle.
The NGS is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational institutions in the world. Its interests include geography, archaeology and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history.
CamSur top gainer
The DOT, which has been promoting the country’s natural and cultural wonders as the ultimate travel destination, has noted that tourists have been seeing more of the provinces.
The province of Camarines Sur, known for its beaches and surfing sites, was the top tourism gainer this year. The province received 902,000 local and foreign visitors during the first semester, the DOT said.
Other popular provincial destinations were Cebu, Bohol, Aklan and Zambales.
Jarque said travelers appear not to mind the stories of calamities, disasters, bombings and kidnappings that have put the Philippines in the headlines, seeing these events as part of life in the 21st century, post 9/11.
They know that these tragedies could happen anywhere, even in First World countries, he said.
“In our travel fair recently, nobody asked us about terrorism and security,” Jarque said.
Adventure travelers take negative news with a grain of salt, he noted.
Jarque and Alberto both said that the tourism sector has bucked the global recession and the threat of swine flu that wreaked havoc on the economies of the Philippines’ neighbors.
Tourism arrivals in the first semester have been robust, the DOT said in its first semester report.
There were 3.89 million tourists from January to June, a 16.5-percent improvement over the same period last year.
Of the total, more than 808,000 were foreign tourists. The figure compared favorably with the 760,000 foreigners who visited the Philippines in the first semester of 2008.
Saved by locals
Tourism officials said what saved the tourism industry this year was the Filipino tourist.
Instead of spending their holidays abroad this year, many Filipinos fearful of the swine flu pandemic chose to vacation in their own country.
According to the DOT’s first semester figures, the number of domestic tourists jumped 20 percent to nearly 3 million.
“Domestic tourism grew very, very fast this year,” said Alberto.
“More and more hotels and resorts are opening so it’s much more affordable and air fares are cheap. It’s a very, very good time to travel right now,” she said.
Jarque said local governments have realized that tourism brings jobs and income to their communities.
They realize that it’s better to spend their funds on improving tourism infrastructure and developing tourist attractions than on “basketball courts and waiting sheds,” he said.
“Tourism is being taken seriously…there are more and more concerns about airports, about roads,” he said.
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I'm really proud to be a Filipino!
Biodiversity is definitely one of the great factors why Philippines must be included as one of the 'Best New Travel Destinations in the World.' Plus of course the beaches, mountains, rivers and dive sites!!! =)
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