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Philippine Tourism Congress elects Board of Trustees

Dec 4th, 2009
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Forty-four (44) tourism organizations representing primary and secondary tourism enterprises as well as allied and relevant enterprises in the tourism sector throughout the country, including former tourism secretaries Mina T. Gabor and Jose Antonio Gonzalez, gathered for the Tourism Congress held on November 25, 2009 at the Marriott Hotel Manila in Newport City.

philippine tourism congressConvened by Tourism Secretary Ace Durano in pursuant to Republic Act 9593 (Tourism Act of 2009), the pioneer members of the Tourism Congress included, among others, the Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP), the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), the National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (NAITAS), the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PhilTOA), the Board of Airline Representative (BAR), the Movement of Incentive Travel Executives (MITE), the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA), Spa Association of the Philippines (SAPI), the Philippine Association of Health Organizations in Medical Tourism (PhilAsHOMe), Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), Philippine Retirement, Inc. (PRI), Chamber of Real Estate and Builders Association (CREBA), Davao Tourism Association (DATA), Hotel Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu (HRRAC), Boracay Foundation, Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA), and other travel agencies, hotels, resorts and restaurant associations from all over the country. (more…)

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Philippine Department of Tourism announces 3rd leg of Phil. Kayaking Series 2009

Nov 19th, 2009
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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

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. (more…)

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Helping typhoon Ondoy victims while exploring the Philippines?

Oct 29th, 2009
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Want to help the victims of typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana)? Well, you can while exploring the Philippines’ beautiful islands. Cultureight Travel is offering 30% of its published rates to the Philippine Red Cross for the benefit of those ravaged by the recent typhoon Ondoy which poured out a month’s worth of rain in six hours.

Choose a tour package that Cultureight Travel offers – day walks to Intramuros and Luneta, Greenhills and Malate; 5-day mini-tours to Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, Davao, Camiguin, Sarangani Province, South Cotabato, General Santos City; or the 10-day expeditions to choice destinations in Visayas and Mindanao. Select date that suits your schedule then pay for reservation. Upon payment, Cultureight Travel will allot the 30% you paid for Red Cross.

“Hope we can have more Filipinos helping out other Filipinos. Our immediate volunteer works when typhoon Ondoy hit can further be supported by Red Cross’ programs since it’s houses and communities literally were wiped out,” Cultureight’s President Charisse Aquino said.

For more information, visit Cultureight Travel’s website http://www.cultureight.com or email charisse@cultureight.com

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National Geographic show tours the Philippines in a skylab, hammer and spider cab

Oct 28th, 2009
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A popular United Kingdom-based TV show that airs in the National Geographic and British Broadcasting Corporation channel is featuring the country’s unusual methods of transportation. Entitled ‘By Any Means,’ the travel documentary presents host Charley Boorman and his cameraman Paul “Mungo” Mungeam, as they go around using rare transport vehicles.

skylab-transportation-philippinesHosting the crew and providing information on the country’s interesting modes of transport, the Department of Tourism (DOT) accompanied Boorman and Mungeam in their journey which includes sidetrips to alternative tourist spots.

“Apart from presenting accessibility of our different destinations through our creative means of transportation, the show also highlights the unique facets of our tucked-away destinations,” said Ace Durano, Secretary of Tourism.

“We made certain that the group will have a one-of-a-kind feature on the Philippines. We had them visit interesting locales such as a monastery in Bukidnon, a fishing farm in Camiguin and a pineapple farm in MalayBalay,” shared Eduardo Jarque. Jr., DOT Undersecretary for Tourism Planning and Promotions.

“By Any Means” planned a 10-day trip starting from Davao to Manila. They rode a skylab from Davao to MalayBalay where they transferred to a fruit truck to reach Cagayan De Oro. From there they took a Supercat to Camiguin, then hopped on to a navy boat to Bohol. Going to Cebu, they caught another SuperCat. The crew then hitched a ride on a military chopper that took them to Ormoc. Then they commuted via a public bus to Tacloban where they visited the Leyte Landing. From Palo, they took a Jega spider cab to Basey. A fish truck brought them from Calbayog to Allen, Samar where they boarded a Ro-Ro ferry to Sorsogon. Traveling to Legazpi, the crew rode a rescue ambulance, and then scooters to Camsur until they reached Quezon province. From Calauag town, they took a railroad trolley all the way to Lopez where they got on an ‘anahaw’ delivery truck to get to Unisan. In the day to come the group will ride a hammer to reach Las Pinas then jeepney to Makati and finally a quick tour of Manila on Mad Dog bikes. (more…)

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Cebu’s best beaches, dive spots continue to lure tourists

Sep 27th, 2009
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A Cebu-based tour operator noted that the beaches and aqua sport like diving remain among Cebu’s top attractions that lure foreign tourists such as those from the United States and Europe.

Jenny Franco of Travelvision also urged the public and private sector to work together in ensuring a clean and protected environment in the province to sustain a regular influx of tourists.

Franco, also chairman of the National Association of Independent Travel Agencies—Cebu chapter, said she will join the Philippine delegation in promoting the country’s diving shops and spots in the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association (Dema) Show 2009.

The international trade-only event for diving, action water sports and adventure industries will be held in Orlando, Florida on Nov. 4 to 7.

”This will really be a good opportunity for the Philippines to increase its tourist arrivals and to promote the country as a diving destination,” Franco said. (more…)

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Tubbataha Reef is Philippines largest coral reef

Sep 12th, 2009
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Marine tourism lovers as well as the seasoned local and foreign travelers continue to be entranced by the jewel of Palawan — the Tubbataha Reef.

Derived from two Samal words meaning “long reef” exposed at a low tide, Tubbataha is the largest coral reef and first natural World Heritage Site of the country.

Tubbataha Reef has been included in the search for the “7 Wonders of Nature in the World.” In fact, Tubbataha garnered one of the slots.

It covers some 33,200-hectare community of diverse corals, fishes and other forms of aquatic life. It is a dream destination for divers and marine scientists. It is home to more than 300 coral species, at least eight species of marine mammals, 380 species of fish, seven species of sea grass and 71 species of marine algae.

The Tubbataha Reef and surrounding waters have been declared a National Marine Park under Proclamation No. 306 in August 1998. Five years later, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated the reef as a World Heritage Site. (more…)

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