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Philippines Hosts 2007 International Medical Travel Conference

Oct 13th, 2007
by bluesunrise.
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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 calling on local stakeholders in the medical tourism industry, such as hospitals, wellness resorts, and healthcare financing services, tour operators and transportation companies to participate in this event and take advantage of the opportunity to meet and network with their counterparts around the world.”

The four-day event aims to develop medical value travel and to be the catalyst for industry alliances among medical establishments, health benefits companies, insurance travel partners, government agencies and other related enterprises. IMTC 2007 is expected to draw in more than 250 trade participants from over 23 countries. (more…)

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Philippines : A Premier Surfing Haven

Oct 7th, 2007
by naturegirl.
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Photo Credits : Kage Gozun

The campaign of the Department of Tourism (DoT) to make the country a premier surfing destination is beginning to get recognition. With a coastline twice as long as the United States, the Philippines is slowly but surely securing a place in the surfing world.

In cooperation with Department of Tourism, Onboard Philippines hopes to grow the local surfing industry, explore the numerous opportunities that it presents for Philippine tourism as well as empower and support the country’s growing community of local surfers, says Freddy Gonzalez of Aloha Board Sports Inc. (more…)

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5 Reasons To Book Your Hotel Online

Sep 28th, 2007
by Philippine Travel Blog.
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With over a million travel websites available online, Travelers are now comfortable of searching, inquiring and booking their travel and hotel requirements online. Online Travel services have become an integral part of the fast growing tourism industry in the world.

Here are the top 5 reasons to consider booking your hotel online:

1) Save Money

By booking your hotel online, you can easily compare rates provided by different online hotel reservation websites. (more…)

Coming soon in Nasugbu Batangas: Hamilo Coast

Sep 14th, 2007
by annalyn.jusay.
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The SM Investment Corporation is presently developing its biggest project to date: the 1,800-hectare Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas. Those of us who are accustomed to the giant edifices that are the SM Malls will find in Hamilo Coast a refreshing development. It will showcase to residents and tourists 13 natural coves, a sweeping 32-kilometer coastline and a number of lush hills, cliffs and valleys boasting of virgin flora and fauna. Activities in the site will be geared towards eco-tourism including diving, hiking, mountain climbing, kayaking, sailing and the like. (more…)

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Davao Oriental hosts 1st “Surf n’ Skimboarding Safari”

Sep 13th, 2007
by davaoguide.
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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 beautiful beaches and captivating coastlines of Davao Oriental as well as advocate environmental awareness. During the said event will be the launching of DOT’s “Baybay nato ni Bay” – a Coastal Management Campaign. (more…)

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The best is yet to come for Philippine Tourism

Sep 12th, 2007
by naturegirl.
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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 tourism projects are being developed nationwide to meet the unprecedented demand for hotel rooms. (more…)

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