World tourism is far from worried about the political noise and the bombings in Metro Manila, according to Ho Kwon Ping, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Banyan Tree Group, one of the world’s leading resort chain owners.
In assessing the impact of the Batasan and Glorietta 2 bombings on the local tourism industry, Ho said, [...]
Leading tourism investor unfazed by bombings
The North Face supports “Climb For A Cause”
“Our Passion is beyond setting records and achieving fame. For us, it’s all about changing lives, not just our lives, but also, the lives of those people who inspire us to aim for extraordinary dreams.”
With this vision statement, North Face has encouraged well-meaning citizens, corporate and individuals to continue supporting the “Climb For A Cause [...]
Philippines : A Premier Surfing Haven
Photo Credits : Kage Gozun
The campaign of the Department of Tourism (DoT) to make the country a premier surfing destination is beginning to get recognition. With a coastline twice as long as the United States, the Philippines is slowly but surely securing a place in the surfing world.
In cooperation with Department of Tourism, Onboard Philippines [...]
Bacolod’s Masskara Festival opens
The 28th Bocolod City Masskara Festival opens with a simple rite at the Masskara Village to signal the start of the month-long celebration.
This year, major streets in the city will be activated to be the site of various celebrations and events in addition to the city plaza. 5th street to the whole stretch of Lacson [...]
The best is yet to come for Philippine Tourism
Tacloban City — For the first time, the Philippines would have more than three million tourists in 2007, but the best for Philippine Tourism is yet to come.
This is the pronouncement of Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano during the Philippine Travel Exchange in Cebu City last week.
Secretary Durano revealed that some $2 billion worth of [...]
Iloilo province to hold “Piyesta sa Kakahuyan”
Iloilo City — The provincial government of Iloilo will conduct its 8th “Piyesta Sa Kakahuyan” in celebration of the Ilonggos’ concern for a well-managed and sustainable environment.
The yearly event is in compliance with Provincial Ordinance no. 2000-040 which declares the holding of the activity in the month of September each year.
This year’s “Piyesta” will be [...]
Department of Tourism helped on Philippine Eagle Center’s rehabilitation
The Department of Tourism (DOT) committed to assist in the rehabilitation of the Philippine Eagle Foundation Center (PEFC) where it turned over P5 million as a start-up fund for the center’s improvement.DOT Secretary Joseph Ace Durano made the announcement during the opening of the Mindanao Travel and Tour Expo 2007 at SM City Davao Entertainment [...]
