The Kalibo Ati-Atihan Management Board (KAMB), inspired by the outcome of this year’s festival, envisions to have a grander, more successful event next year.
During a press conference here Monday, Mayor Raymar Rebaldo said they are planning to maximize the local tri-media and tap other resources to promote the festival in honor of its patron [...]
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Kalibo plans for Ati-Atihan Festival 2010
Boracay Island visitors hit 481,157; bring in P8.8-B in tourist receipts
The number of visitors who have gone to Boracay Island from January to September of this year have reached 481,157, records from the Provincial Tourism Office (PTO) here shows.
The records from the PTO were displayed during the weeklong statistical exhibit held at the lobby of the Provincial Capitol Building here as one of the activities [...]
New International Flights from Taiwan, China to boost tourism in Boracay
More tourists are expected to visit Boracay this year as the Kalibo Airport opens its doors to more international flights and tourists from Taiwan and mainland China.
The Kalibo Airport in Aklan province is one of the gateways to Boracay, the country’s top beach destination.
Taipei-based Mandarin Airlines has launched its first direct flight to Kalibo Saturday [...]
Boracay Island Paradise to be declared National Park
Boracay will soon be declared a national park.
This, as President Gloria Macapagal—Arroyo is set to implement an unrepealed Martial Law Proclamation making Boracay a national park and placing its resources under the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA)’s control and administration.
The move will be made as the Chief Executive wants to protect and preserve Boracay’s tourism value [...]
More international flights soon at Kalibo Airport
Another airline is set to land its first international flight direct to Aklan at the Kalibo International Airport soon, presently considered one of the busiest airports in Panay Island.
According to the office of Kalibo Mayor Raymar Rebaldo here, this time, the international flight will come from Taipei, Taiwan.
Air Transportation Officer Manager Engr. Percy Malonesio said [...]
Kalibo Ati-atihan continues to draw local and foreign tourists
Department of Tourism (DOT) regional director Edwin Trompeta said the celebration of the Kalibo Ati-atihan as in the past continues to draw local and foreign tourists.
In fact, Trompeta said that people could barely now get a reservation from hotels, pension houses or inns in the capital town of Aklan, where the street-merrymaking would happen on [...]
