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Friendship kayak expedition team arrives in Davao; paddler to end adventure

Sep 9th, 2009
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The Friendship Kayak Expedition, which left Glan, Sarangani last August 31, arrived before noon Monday at the Pearl Farm Beach Resort Marina in Lanang, this city.

The team led by Khoo Swee Chiow, an extreme adventurer, author and inspirational speaker who has climbed Mount Everest twice and explored both South and North Poles, stayed overnight and started paddling early Tuesday morning off to Siargao Island in their 3,300-kilometer 100-day journey to Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.

The expedition aims to inspire everyone with its message of perseverance, exploration, and hope.

It also celebrates the 40th anniversary of Filipino-Singaporean diplomatic relations, and is also instrumental in bringing attention to the Department of Tourism’s latest campaign in developing adventure tourism through kayaking. (more…)

Kayaking in the Philippines

Sep 9th, 2009
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The Department of Tourism (DOT) has recently launched its newest tourism product that features kayaking around the Philippines.

Introduced to major foreign buyers attending the Philippine Travel Exchange ’09 (PHITEX), the new tourism product highlights kayaking adventure in beaches, lagoons, rivers, lakes, and springs.

DOT Secretary Joseph ‘Ace’ Durano, said “In a country of 7,107 islands, one can only imagine the infinite possibilities of kayaking adventure. Exploring the span of our clear waters surely opens travelers to the unique splendor of our country.”

A short video on kayaking in the Philippines was presented to top travel buyers from Asia and Europe, with delegates comprised of tour operators, travel agencies, retailers, corporate planners, alternative tours companies, and incentive travel firms. (more…)

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Puerto Princesa airport development boosts Palawan tourism

Aug 18th, 2009
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Improvements of the Puerto Princesa airport under President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and the nomination of the underground river as a new world wonder have greatly increased visitor arrival and air traffic in this province.

At least five new hotels and inns are at different stages of construction, indicating a great demand for more lodging facilities to accommodate the growing number of visitors in the city.

The more notable ones are Plaza Hotel at Junction Road corner WesCom Road — the biggest of them all; the hotel being built right beside the Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. along Rizal Avenue; the one across the provincial capitol and another one on the way to the airport. Other smaller inns and pensions are also being put up with around 20 or more rooms plus de luxe and suite rooms, according to Justin Banzon, front desk officer of Tropical Sun Inn.

Four airlines currently serve Puerto Princesa six days a week with two flights daily. These are Philippine Airlines, and its sister company, Air Philippines; Cebu Pacific and Zest Air. On Sundays, they schedule one flight each, according to Engr. Benedicto S. Guia Jr., assistant project manager of the Puerto Princesa Airport Development Project. (more…)

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The Manila Economic and Cultural Office tourism launches joint promotions with Taiwanese tour operators, airlines

Aug 18th, 2009
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The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) in Taipei enhances its partnership with travel industry leaders and stakeholders in marketing the Philippines as a top leisure and business tourism hub in the coming months.

Antonio I. Basilio, MECO Managing Director and Resident Representative, said that MECO can heighten the Taiwanese market’s awareness of the Philippines ’ value-for-money packages and attractions through a strong partnership with Taiwan ’s travel and tourism traders.

“This will also enable us to launch marketing campaigns that are aligned and targeted towards a common goal which is to help boost tourist arrivals in the country and present a cohesive brand image for the Philippines,” said Basilio.

During the first half of 2009, MECO supported the marketing efforts of leading Taiwanese destination management companies and airlines which launched unique tourism packages promoting prime leisure destinations such as Boracay, Cebu and Laoag. (more…)

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Direct Kalibo international flights boost tourism arrivals

Aug 18th, 2009
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The Civil Aviations Authority of the Philippines-Kalibo (CAAP-Kalibo) is confident that there will be more developments for the Kalibo International Airport (KIA) as having direct flights from international destinations, has boosted the tourism industry.

Engr. Percy Malonesio, said that he is having meetings in Iloilo seeking for the improvement of the KIA.

According to the report of the Malay Tourist Office, from Jan. to July of this year tourists arrivals continue to rise hitting the 424,493 mark.

Of the said figure, at least 110,432 were foreign nationals while 295,968 served as Filipino tourists and 18,093 were Overseas Filipino Workers. (more…)

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Philippine Department of Tourism opens stimulus package for North American market

Aug 17th, 2009
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Working hand in hand with its partner stakeholders – airlines, hotels, and tour operators – the Department of Tourism (DOT) launched several stimulus packages to reinforce its marketing efforts in the US market.

“After several negotiations with tourism sectors, we have created these packages to accommodate the economic environment in the US. And with other international destinations coming up with their own, we made sure that ours have competitive edge that allows tourists to stretch their dollars,” said Tourism Secretary Ace Durano.

The first includes an $899 package in partnership with Philippine Airlines and Rajah Tours, for 2 nights stay in Manila, Boracay, Cebu or Palawan. Departure is from San Francisco or Los Angeles with travel period from August 21 – November 30, 2009.

The following hotels, Sofitel Philippine Plaza, EDSA Shangri-la, Crown Plaza, Dusit Hotel, in Manila; Maribago Hotel and Shangri-la Mactan in Cebu; Boracay Regency and Dos Palmas in Palawan, will provide accommodation, some of which will require add-on costs. (more…)

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