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Spanish Travel journalists tour Philippines top tourist spots

Jul 31st, 2009
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In an effort to sustain increasing tourism arrivals from Spain, the Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed top members of the Spanish travel media to a familiarization tour of some of the country’s best destinations.

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The group went to Tagaytay, Cebu, Davao, Bohol and Manila to cover exciting activities such as diving, island-hopping, volcano trekking, eco-tour, dining, shopping and entertainment.

Photo shows some members of the group visiting Bohol’s Chocolate Hills, (from left, clockwise) Alfonso Lujan, Empresas y Finanzas Columnist; Francisco Miguel Portes Escriva, Photographer; Javier Garcia Monera, G.A.S. Communications Co-owner; Vicente Samuel Catala Orquin, Hello Valencia Co-Owner; Ulises Culebro Bahena, El Mundo Editor-in-Chief; Antonio Aspas Romano, Levante Editor; and Mia Mancio Martinez, CEO of Hermes Agencia de Viajes.

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Low Fares and additional air seats to boost Chinese arrivals

Jul 31st, 2009
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The Philippines is expecting more Chinese tourists in the next couple of months, with additional flights opening between mainland China and Taiwan to Cebu and Kalibo.

According to the Philippine Department of Tourism, new flights are in anticipation of the tourist influx in Cebu which will last until this year’s latter part to the early months of next year. More and more local airlines are now offering cheap airline tickets that attracts more foreign tourists.

“Direct flights to their chosen destinations are a growing demand from the Chinese market which continues to be a stable source despite the crisis,” Tourism Secretary Ace Durano stressed.

Upcoming flights include Kaohsiung – Cebu charter flight via China Airlines for 5 days a week; Guangzhou – Cebu, twice weekly chartered flight, via China Southern Airlines; Shanghai – Kalibo via Shanghai Airlines, twice weekly chartered flight; and Hangzhou – Kalibo via Philippine Airlines, also twice weekly. (more…)

More Indian MICE groups set to arrive in the Philippines

Jun 26th, 2009
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The Department of Tourism is set to welcome more than 300 tourists from two Indian MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) groups, Italco, a cement company and Quality Circle Forum.

Italco is a cement manufacturing company, while Quality Circle Forum is a group of professionals involved in quality control for both government and private entities in India.

The groups are scheduled for shopping and clubbing around Metro Manila’s cosmopolitan districts and island-hopping in Cebu’s prime beaches.

“The emerging market of India is a significant source of arrivals, specially since global tourism groups point to the remarkable growth of India’s outbound tourists which are also in the high-spending bracket,” said Ace Durano, Secretary of Tourism. (more…)

Philippine tourism unfazed by A (H1N1) situation

Jun 26th, 2009
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The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) remains unhampered at the increasing number of A (H1N1) cases in the country, optimistic that complete recovery of all confirmed patients is on the upswing.

As of 3:00 PM yesterday, June 25, 2009, there have been 727 reported cases of the virus, of which 536 or 74% of the total confirmed cases since May of this year have fully recovered from the symptoms. Based on data from the Department of Health (DOH), a notably rapid recovery is evident. To date, 85 more patients have completely recovered from the pandemic flu and were sent home, while new cases numbering 123 are being closely monitored.

According to Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, “From a global perspective, the H1N1 flu is no different from the known seasonal flu; it is mild and treatable. In fact, in the US and Mexico where it all started, it is perceived and responded to just like any other seasonal flu. The state of the global economy is still the biggest challenge for the industry.”

He added, “In Australia where the most H1N1 cases in Asia Pacific are recorded, the population has already overcome the initial psychological scare that an unknown virus naturally brings. Comparing such cases with the Philippine scenario, what we have is even milder. In the country, while the occurrences of the virus are in populated areas, these are not in main tourism destinations.” (more…)

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Tourists will flock to 2009 Marian Voyage of Peace in Cagayan Valley

Jun 18th, 2009
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A combination of religious pilgrimage and sightseeing and physical rejuvenation for a complete well-being.

This is what the Department of Tourism (DOT) wants to accomplish by organizing the 2009 Marian Voyage of Peace in cooperation with the Cagayan North Convention and Visitors Bureau (CNCVB).

The Marian Voyage of Peace which gathers the biggest number of miraculous Marian images from the North begins with a fluvial procession of Our Lady of Piat from Aparri to Tuguegarao City on June 27 to June 29.

The Tourism Department said on Wednesday herds of local and foreign devotees and tourists are expected to attend the 2009 Marian Voyage of Peace. (more…)

Honest Filipino airport cops rewarded with all-expenses paid holiday

Jun 16th, 2009
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Honesty has its own reward. For Corporals Eduardo Duran and Irvin Hawk of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) police, it’s a family holiday in any of the country’s top destinations.

Irvin Hawk, Ace Durano and Eduardo Duran

Irvin Hawk, Ace Durano and Eduardo Duran

The two honest cops were recognized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) for returning a black bag containing wads of Russian Rubbles and US Dollars equivalent to almost P500,000 cash. The owner of the bag turned out to be Russian tourist Sergey Zhelenzyak, who was with his family for a vacation in the country.

“The tourism industry commends people like Corporals Duran and Hawk who render excellent service and present the best of the country through their exemplary ways. We hope our small token of appreciation highlights their big deed,” said Durano. The cops, accompanied by M/Gen Angel Atutubo (Ret), Assistant General Manager of the Manila Airport Authority, paid a courtesy call at the DOT office. (more…)

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