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It’s more fun in the Philippines – Philippine Department of Tourism’s new Campaign

Jan 7th, 2012
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It’s more fun in the Philippines for the international market and the hash tag “#1 for fun Philippines” for the local market to replace the highly successful “Wow Philippines” brand campaign to boost the country’s tourism marketing strategy.

Both catchy slogans were coined by the world-famous BBDO Guerrero Proximity Philippines advertising agency to answer the inquiry “Why the Philippines?”

The country hopes to attract 12 million foreign travelers/visitors to come to the Philippines up to the year 2016 when President Benigno S. Aquino III leaves Malacanang.

Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez said the new brand campaign was presented to the President and some members of his Cabinet some three weeks ago.

He said President Aquino was appreciative of it. (more…)

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Holiday Extras Champion Impartial Voting

Nov 5th, 2011
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Sometimes when there are lots of companies to choose from when it comes to booking your holiday abroad it can all seem a little daunting, as though you are looking at an endless sea of choices. It can be almost impossible to know who are the companies you can trust and who are the companies who are giving you the best value for money.

This is one of the reasons why impartial review sites are becoming so popular these days and the power of the web is really giving power back to consumers when it comes to them choosing their holidays.

If you get a chance, then try and make sure you visit Holiday Extras as they are an independent travel service company that not only give great advice about all of the necessary extras that you need to make your holiday go smoothly but they also have links to many companies who will be able to give you great value for money along with great customer service. (more…)

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Western Visayas plans to have unified tourism zone

May 13th, 2011
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The Regional Tourism Council is planning to establish a unified tourism zone in Western Visayas so that all of its provinces would benefit from the tourism allure of this resort island.

Vicky Ramos-Antonino, chair of the tourism council, said she is now visiting different provinces in the region to assess the tourism strength and weaknesses in the different areas.

“We are eyeing Aklan to be the center of tourism, Iloilo and Negros Occidental provinces will highlight cultural heritage, Antique and Guimaras provinces for eco-tourism and Capiz will cater for culinary experience as the seafood capital of the country,” Antonino said.

The plan for a unified tourism zone is expected to boost the planned revival of the Panay Railway System and the open sky policy for both the Kalibo International Airport and the Iloilo Airport.

“We are doing this unified tourism zone so that provinces in the region will not be competing with each other but instead complement one another,” she added.

Once the unified tourism zone is in place, the tourism council will then be drafting tour packages to encourage tourists to explore other tourism potentials in the region.

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Unique, varied observance of Holy Week in the Philippines

Apr 18th, 2011
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Lent in the Philippines is usually observed through weekly fastings and abstinence, penitence as well as the traditional passion plays or senakulo, panata, via crucis, visita iglesia and the pabasa in most barangays or villages in every town and city. At its culmination, there are unusual and diverse events which Filipinos prepare among themselves for their communities and their visitors that make Semana Santa or Holy Week piously meaningful and truly memorable.

“In spite of its solemnity, Lent and its peak of Holy Week are special occasions for Filipinos to pray, bond with loved ones and visitors as well as relax from the daily grind. The week-long religious observance is also a time to meld with our diverse cultural heritage by participating in different Lenten activities in our hometowns and then escaping to our summer getaways,” says Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim. (more…)

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Asian Poker Tour Philippines 2011 at Resorts World Manila

Feb 28th, 2011
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After the successfull RWM Satellite Series #1 in Manila, the Resorts World Manila has announced the upcoming Php 500 RWM Satellite Series Mega Satellites. The satellites will now run every Friday and Saturday until March 19, 2011. Also, there will be two more Sundays added to the Mega Satellite schedule on February 6 and 20.

You will now have a huge chance to enjoy the tournament since for every Php 5,300 in the prize pool of the Mega Satellite, a seat to the 500K Guaranteed RWM Satellite Series is awarded .

According to the organizers, The Poker Series Finale Mega Satellites with a buy in of Php 1,000 feature one optional re-buy and add on will be held on March 24 and 25, 2011. This tournament is as exciting as online poker tournament isnt it?  Having made its mark on Asia and various poker players around the world with more than 3 highly successful poker events in 2010, the Asian Poker Tour (APT) has announced several events for its 2011 tournament schedule. (more…)

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Voluntourism in the Philippines : Traveling for a cause

Dec 10th, 2010
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For some people, traveling would mean traversing a famous city and having a taste of other people’s culture.

Scenic and over-the-top destinations would come first into a person’s mind who loves to travel. Others seek for a more profound purpose for travelling which means giving back to the environment or community and devoting time to help and promote humanity in destinations they have chosen.

Travel volunteering gives interested people an opportunity to enjoy the fun of traveling and serving others for charitable cause.

This is also called volunteer vacations or voluntourism which lets one give a little back on his travels. The volunteering side of voluntourism involves teaching projects, engaging in environmental activities, training locals for better livelihood, and youth building. These projects are offered by companies and other organizations.

Engaging in voluntourism could be a good respond to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon’s call to strengthen the institutional frameworks that support volunteerism. (more…)

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