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Boracay arrivals hit 383,813

Written by Administrator Tuesday, 07 July 2009 12:36

Boracay — Tourist arrivals in Boracay Island registered 383,813 in the first six months of the year, according to the Department of Tourism (DoT).

Tourist arrivals in Cebu soar

Written by Administrator Wednesday, 18 March 2009 00:34

Despite the global financial crisis that resulted in the shutdown of businesses in various industries, the number of tourists that arrived in Cebu for the month of January alone showed there is no recession in the tourism industry here.

Cebu Pacific starts flights to surfing capital

Written by Administrator Wednesday, 04 March 2009 05:23

LOW-COST carrier Cebu Pacific will offer a thrice weekly Cebu to Siargao service starting today. Flights to Siargao, famous as a surfing destination, will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and will cost P1,188.

36 rounded up in Boracay anti-vagrancy operations

Written by Administrator Tuesday, 24 February 2009 23:11

BORACAY ISLAND — At least 36 persons, including 11 believed to be vagrants and prostitutes, have been rounded up by the Boracay Special Tourist Protection Office this year.

Amadeus warns drop in hotel occupancy

Written by Administrator Friday, 20 February 2009 00:45

FIRMS in Asia Pacific are expected to cut their travel expenses this year, resulting in the decline in hotel bookings in the country, according to Amadeus Philippines.

Chinatown seeks to become tourist spot

Written by Administrator Friday, 20 February 2009 00:41

MANILA, Philippines - The Chinatown in the Binondo district in Manila is being primed as a premier tourist spot in Manila.

Record number of visitors seen at Flower Festival in Baguio

Written by Administrator Wednesday, 04 February 2009 00:34

BAGUIO CITY – Tourism industry leaders here foresee record number of visitors for this year’s Flower Festival locally called "Panagbenga," thanks to the full operation of the 94-kilometer Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) which has dramatically reduced travel time from Metro Manila to this mountain resort city.