Following the successful first two parts of the Philippine Kayaking Series 2009, Kayak Explore Hundred Islands and Kayak Explore Cavite-Corregidor-Bataan, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is urging all kayak enthusiasts and novices to join the 3rd leg of the series which will be held in Cebu and Bohol on December 4-6, 2009.
Philippine Kayak Marathon
Entitled Kayak Explore Cebu-Bohol crossing, the 3rd run will follow the route of Mactan Island to Bohol, where paddlers will cross the 125-km scenic route passing through a motley of islets, coves, mangroves and river deltas. The DOT together with the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC) is supporting the event. Continue reading →
Posted in: Adventure Travel and Destinations.
Tagged: kayaking philippines · kayaking tour
Optimistic to get a bigger slice of the outbound market of Taiwan in time for the upcoming winter months’ long vacation and the Chinese New Year in February 2010, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has recently conducted presentations in three big cities of Kaohsiung, Taichung and Taipei, in Taiwan.
A busy Philippine pavilion at the Taipei International Travel Fair 2009
Tourism Secretary Ace Durano said, “Taiwan continues to be one of the country’s top source markets for nature-based travel. Prospects are high from this market, as we keep up our strong tourism links with this segment.” Continue reading →
Posted in: Travel News Update.
Tagged: Taipei International Travel Fair
Eco-tourism has a become a byword in the global travel industry but many resorts, which focus only on their cash registers, do nothing but pay lip to the earth – friendly trend in the industry.
Club Noah Isabelle
Not Club Noah Isabelle, located in the Northernmost tip of Palawan. It is one resort that truly communes with nature. Visitors will appreciate that its environmental philosophy is infused in every aspect of the resort’s operation. Continue reading →
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Tagged: Club Noah Isabelle in Palawan
The Department of Tourism (DOT) presented “Distinctly Metropolitan Manila 2009”, a sequel to the “Best of Metropolitan Manila” showcase from Nov. 5 to 26 at Clamshell I, History Town, Intramuros.
The event is part of the DOT-National Capital Region (NCR) promotions program to expand awareness on Metro Manila as an ultimate tourist destination in this part of Southeast Asia Pacific region.
The ceremonies were opened by DOT Undersecretary Oscar P. Palabyab and NCR Director Reynato L.Chua.
Palabyab said that while the project would present the 17 local government units (LGUs) of Metro Manila capsules, the show-case would be a one-stop venue where the visitors would have the opportunity to discover the many historical treasures of Intramuros, a major historical site and center of culture in the country.
”At the same time, visitors can experience the best Metropolitan Manila has to offer – its people, dances, cuisine, arts, music and festivals, ” Palabyab said. Continue reading →
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The Miss Earth Foundation is set to promote this resort island in 90 countries, as it is the venue for the international pageant to be held on November 22.
2009 MIss Earth Beauty Pageant in Boracay
Catherine Untalan, Miss Earth Philippines executive director, said that they have been urging several stakeholders in this resort island to ensure that Boracay is clean once the candidates from all over the world arrive on November 18. Continue reading →
Posted in: Aklan, Boracay Island and Destinations.
Tagged: boracay miss earth photos · miss earth 2009 pageant in boracay
The Department of Tourism (DOT) now joins Prince Albert II of Monaco and Sir David Attenborough in the Birdlife Species Champions honour roll, as it seals its commitment to the conservation of one of the rarest birds in the world, the Cebu Flowerpecker (Dicaeum quadricolor), only found in the Philippines.
Philippine Department of Tourism
Secretary Ace Durano recently signed an agreement with Birdlife International’s Head of Conservation Richard Grimmet, to firm up their support to protect this endangered bird species, endemic to the island of Cebu. Continue reading →
Posted in: Destinations and Flora and Fauna.
Tagged: philippine bird species
