The country’s top medical and wellness facilities and resort destinations take center stage as the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that it is organizing the 2nd International Medical Conference (IMTC 2007). The event will be held on November 19-23 at the Hotel Intercontinental Manila in Makati City.
According to Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano, “I am [...]
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Philippines Hosts 2007 International Medical Travel Conference
Davao Oriental hosts 1st “Surf n’ Skimboarding Safari”
Davao City — In its effort to promote the province of Davao Oriental as the Surfing Sensation of Mindanao, the Department of Tourism XI in cooperation with MPN Events Unlimited will be holding the 1st SURF n’ SkimBoarding Safari on September 14-16, 2007 at Dahican Beach, Mati City, Davao Oriental.
The activity hopes to market the [...]
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 [...]
Bacolod MassKara Festival 2007 preparations on
BACOLOD CITY, — Preparations are underway for this year’s MassKara Festival 2007 in Bacolod City slated next month.
Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said the festival will kick off on October 1 with daily activities and programs.
Its highlights will be on October 18 to 21.
Information dissemination and awareness about Bacolod’s tourism, economic and investment attractions and [...]
Zamboanga City prepares for Philippine Travel Mart
Zamboanga City – This city, now known as Asia’s Latin City, steps into high gear on preparations for the 2007 Philippine Travel Mart to be held in SM Megamall from September 7-9, 2007.
Organized by the Philippine Tour Operators (PHILTOA), Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC), the 3-day event will feature [...]
Billabong announces new sponsorship of Siargao “Cloud 9″ invitational
SURF Company Billabong announced that this year, it will secure sponsorship of the Billabong Cloud 9 invitational Philippine surfing at the island jewel of Siargao, Philippines in September.The three-year deal ensures that Billabong has naming rights sponsorship of the Philippine’s biggest surfing event until 2009.
Siargao’s ‘Cloud 9′, a powerful hollow right-hander, will provide an idyllic [...]
