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University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) in Cebu to build P60-M boutique hotel to train tourism students

May 18th, 2011
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The University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) in Cebu City will build its own boutique hotel that will serve as the training ground for its tourism students to help ensure enough workers for Cebu’s tourism industry.

Dr. Alicia Cabatingan, USPF president and trustee, said the construction of the Southern Skies Boutique Hotel is meant to help bridge the gap between the academe and industry requirements.

“This is one of the bold projects the school is undertaking this year. Despite the drop in enrollment, we see that this facility would help the school produce quality tourism graduates for our tourism industry,” Cabatingan said.

She said the facility will also complement USPF’s new program called the Institute of Tourism and Hospital Management (ITAHM), the umbrella program for courses like Bachelor of Science (BS) in Hotel and Restaurant Management, BS Tourism Management and BS Travel Management. (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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Cebu City reopens three heritage sites

May 9th, 2011
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The Cebu City Government on Sunday opened to the public three sites that form the city’s culture and heritage — the Plaza Independencia, the city museum, and the city public library.

Two years after it was demolished to make way for the construction of the Cebu South Coastal Road tunnel, the Plaza Independencia is now again open for public use.

The city unveiled plaza Sunday and held the ceremonial switch-on of the plaza’s lights.

It was attended by Cebu City Mayor Michal Rama, Vice Mayor Joy Augustus Young, Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, Lourdes Ong, special assistant to the President, Councilor Nida Cabrera and other city hall officials.

Cabrera, who chairs the council committee on parks and playgrounds, hopes the plaza will attract tourists to the city. (more…)

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Philippine Department of Tourism, American Express to produce map, travel guidebook

May 6th, 2011
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The Department of Tourism (DOT) Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) has entered into an agreement with American Express Cards, through the latter’s exclusive issuer in the Philippines Banco de Oro Unibank, Inc. (BDO), for the printing of a new set of Philippine maps and travel guidebooks.

Department of Tourism Secretary Lim
Department of Tourism Secretary Lim

“We thank American Express for taking on tourism as an advocacy and assisting our information drive through this public-private partnership,” said DOT Secretary Alberto A. Lim at the signing.

The map, a “Quick Reference Guide to the Philippines”, will be designed by the DOT and will include features on Metro Manila and key destinations in the country. Meanwhile, “The Official Guide” book will have five versions for beaches, shopping and dining, heritage sites, health and wellness, and sports and adventure. The guidebooks, which will also include a list of DOT-accredited establishments, will be distributed at all airport terminals. (more…)

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2011 Zamboanga Kite Flying Competition Participants

May 2nd, 2011
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A total of 46 entries have registered in the Kite Flying Competition Year 9 held Saturday as part of the Zamboanga City 2011 Summer Festival.

The festival seeks to involve the community and provide wholesome entertainment to local residents as well as visitors in this city during summer.

Of the 46 entries, 20 registered in the Flat Kite (jumbo) and 15 in the Figure Kite (jumbo) categories while eight in Flat Kite (smallest) and three in Figure Kite (smallest) categories.

Glenn Saavedra of Barangay Guiwan went home with a total cash prize of P16,000 as two of his entries won the first prize — at P5,000 each — in the Flat Kite (jumbo) and Figure Kite (jumbo) categories. (more…)

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Baguio City needs more facilities for tourists

Apr 27th, 2011
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A local tourism leader here said this mountain resort needs more facilities to cater to visiting youth and family groups during summer.

City councilor Pinky Rondez, former chair of the city council committee on tourism, said this assessment was based on the fact that even the affluent youths and families here went instead to Boracay Island or Cebu City last week.

“We have limited facilities for the youths and more adventurous groups. For sure, we have the boating facilities at Burnham Lake, the world-class golf courses of Camp John Hay, the horseback riding at Wright Park and few others. But these are no longer enough to sustain the excitement of our would-be tourists,” she explained.

She disclosed that local hotels and inns only registered an average of 90 percent occupancy rate during the Lenten Season compared to other years when many transient homes were opened to summer visitors. (more…)

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