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 [...]
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Tubbataha Reef is Philippines largest coral reef
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 [...]
International press hail RP dive sites’ diversity
The Philippine Department of Tourism’s (DOT) relentless campaign to promote the country’s dive sites has gained unprecedented exposure worldwide, easily winning and capturing the attention of professional divers. Philipipine Dive Site The Philippines has likewise landed consistently on prominent lists of top dive sites in the whole world because of century old wrecks, mating mandarin [...]
Philippines aims to become the Dive Capital of Asia
With so much beauty and unexplored natural wonders, Local officials in the Philippines were urged on Saturday to help in the efforts by the national government to make the Philippines into a “dive capital” of the Asian region. Ronaldo Puno, Interior Secretary of the country, asked the local government units to take measures that would [...]
Philippines offers eco-friendly resorts and activities
In an effort to promote sustainable development and eco-friendly travel options, the Philippines (www.experiencephilippines.ph) offers environmental tips, socio-cultural activities and a selection of hotels and resorts ideal for the eco-friendly traveler. The Philippines has adopted eco-tourism as an important aspect of their economic development plan. Palawan, the second largest province in the Philippines (in land [...]
Philippines makes a splash in UK Dive Show
“The Philippines has more than 7,100 islands for diving,” so said Joseph “Ace” Durano, Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT) during the recently concluded Birmingham Dive Show held at United Kingdom’s (UK) second largest city. Top two on the most anticipated dive exhibitions in the world, the dive show attracts more than 50,000 visitors [...]
