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Are you looking for a reliable webhosting for your online travel business?
2008-03-17 17:14:00 Finding a reliable webhosting for your online travel business is tough job? Why? Because all webhosting companies claims to offer the best webhosting package but how can you make sure their services are reliable? If you are creating a blog or website for your restaurant, hotel, resort or travel agency, getting a reliable webhosting is an ... More About: Business , Travel , Webhosting , Online , Destinations
Department of Tourism Steps Up Ecotourism in the Philippines
2008-03-16 21:50:00 The Department of Tourism (DOT) has stepped up its thrust to highlight ecotourism around the country through Magandang Pilipinas. The said project brings together the DOT, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, ABS-CBN Foundation?s Bantay Kalikasan and US-based nonprofit organization Conservation International to identify, develop and promote various ecotourism sites around the country. According to Tourism Secretary ... More About: Philippines , Cycling , Scuba Diving
Loboc, Bohol gathers sectors to draft tourism standards
2008-03-16 20:07:00 LOBOC officials now eye a standard for its eco-tourism in community based based river cruises. To attain just that, officials put on a multi-stakeholder forum to protect its people’s venture during a review and formulation workshop, March 10 at the Loboc tourism complex. Here, government agency representatives, tour operators, drivers, tour guides and floating restaurant operators rolled ... More About: Standards , Tourism , Draft , Bohol , Sectors
Philippine Department of Tourism Promotional Efforts Bags Public Relations
2008-03-15 21:49:00 The Department of Tourism (DOT) was recently presented with the Anvil Award of Merit for its The Philippines: Explore, Experience, Return (PEER) marketing campaign. An initiative of DOT?s Team North America, PEER is an Internet-based project that promotes the Philippines to American and Canadian tourists. The PEER portal, www.experiencephilippines.ph is considered one of the most successful ... More About: Public Relations , Bags , Public
Philippine Department of Tourism chief eyes bright future for tourism indus
2008-03-15 20:13:00 “Caraga Region has strong potential to have bright future in tourism industry”, said Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Joseph Ace Durano in a roundtable discussion with the members of the local press. With the issue of the mining industry that is taking place in the region at present, Sec. Durano is still optimistic that with the ... More About: Eyes , Chief , Future
It has been 487 years since Magellan landed in the Philippines
2008-03-15 20:07:00 All roads lead to Homonhon Island on Sunday, March 16, as the province of Eastern Samar commemorate the 487th anniversary of Magellan landing in the Philippines particularly at the island of Humumu (as mentioned by Pigafetta in his chronicle), now call the island of Homonhon in the municipality of Guiuan. While there is a controversy as ... More About: Years , Leyte , Tacloban City
Department of Tourism Gives P5 Million to Philippine Eagle Foundation
2008-03-14 22:10:00 The Department of Tourism (DOT) has recently contributed P5 million for the construction of the new visitor lounge of the Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City, a move which is expected to boost tourist arrivals in the center and help increase awareness on the country?s endangered species. The support was presented to the Philippine Eagle Foundation ... More About: Million
Philippines Steps Into Brazil?s Travel Market
2008-03-14 22:09:00 The Philippines has recently made headway into the Brazil ian tourist population as it landed on the cover of the recent issue of Revisitur Magazine, a leading Portuguese-language publication that caters to the travel and business industries. The initiative to feature the Philippines was headed by Philippine Ambassador to Brazil Teresita Barsana, as part the embassy?s on-going ... More About: Travel , Market , Steps
Philippines Welcomes More Underwater Photography Contests This Year
2008-03-14 21:49:00 The Philippines is fast becoming a center for underwater photography as the country hosts two European diving competitions, as well as an international exhibit, this year. According to Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, ?We are enthusiastic about welcoming divers from around the world to our shores. Activities like this help place the Philippines in the map of ... More About: Photography , Contests , Travel photography , Scuba Diving
Call to invest in medical tourism to reap economic benefits later
2008-03-13 02:11:00 A solon urges the government to support the medical tourism potential of the country to reap its economic benefits. Congressman Ruffy Biazon, the proponent of House Bill 49, is pushing for the creation of a Medical Tourism Bureau within the Department of Health (DOT) to formulate policies relative to the development of the industry, implement plans ... More About: Medical Tourism , Call , Economic
Southern Mindanao Regional Tourism Council launches ?Go South?
2008-03-12 02:24:00 If you want to travel, Go south! The South ern Mindanao Regional Tourism Council (RTC) airs its calls for tourists to go south and visit Mindanao, in its newly launched travel magazine, “Go South”. In the launching in Compostela Valley, RTC chairperson Alma Uy presented a copy of the full-colored, glossy travel mag which she said had been ... More About: Southern
Department Of Tourism ?Tunay na Pyestang Pinoy? seminar-workshop opens in T
2008-03-11 05:48:00 The seminar-workshop tagged as “Tunay na Pyestang Pinoy ” under the Department of Tourism (DOT) Operation: Tunay na Kulturang Pinoy Program, started yesterday at the SMED Center in Tacloban City, DOT 8 Regional Director Karina Rosa Tiopes said. The cultural seminar-workshop hopes to conduct the review and re development of cultural festivals, the principle of correcting and ... More About: Workshop , Seminar
Lucban Longganisa Recipe
2008-03-09 03:35:00 Recipe: Homemade Longganisa Lucban Longganisa lucban is a garlicky slightly sour sausage that is quite similar to chorizo de bilbao, the famous garlic sausage from Spain. This is a fresh homemade version that doesn’t involve any curing so it must be frozen within 3 days of making. 2 lbs pork belly or medium ground pork 1 tbsp + 1/2 ... More About: Recipe
Take the ?swim along? with whale sharks challenge
2008-03-09 01:15:00 Move over, “sing-along”, because the “in” thing in this town is “swim along.” Leisure and pleasure seekers, amateur or veteran adventurers, or the plain curious sight-seeing guests can have the challenge of a lifetime when they swim and get up-close with a menacing, giant whale shark in the seawaters of this municipality — exactly a swim ... More About: Whale , Swim , Challenge , Leyte , Whale Watching
Planning your latest summer vacation for 2008?
2008-03-08 17:26:00 With the Philippines’ 7,107 islands, wanderlusts can choose from a wide variety of getaways this summer. The more renowned tourist spots every summer continue to attract both local and foreign tourists and investors, offering a unique charm and endless possibilities. Places such as Boracay, Puerto Galera, Palawan and Batangas have been consistently on the roadmap for tourists ... More About: Summer , Travel Tips , Planning , Vacation , 2008
Promotion of ?Wow Davao? specials pushed
2008-03-07 20:29:00 City Tourism Operations Office OIC Belinda Hementera urged tourism-related establishments based in Davao City to adopt the “Wow Davao Specials ” tagline and logo in promoting their business establishments, products and services. The “Wow Davao Specials” is a project initiated by the Davao Tourism Association (DATA), supported by the Tourism Council of Davao City wherein all licensed ... More About: Promotion
Discovering the wonders of Ilocos Norte in the Philippines
2008-03-05 13:01:00 Ilocos Norte is more than white beaches and centuries-old churches. Old-time tourists used to say that when you’ve seen Pagudpud beach and Paoay Church, you’ve seen them all. Pagudpud beach, as all tourists probably know, is the home of the white sand beach which had been an all-time favorite spot of frolickers in the North. The ... More About: Philippines , Wonders , Vigan , Ilocos
2007 A RECORD YEAR FOR PHILIPPINE TOURISM
2008-03-04 06:23:00 The Philippines tourism sector (www.experiencephilippines.ph) continues to surpass expectations, welcoming a record 3 million international visitors throughout 2007. Led by Secretary Joseph Durano, the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) received kudos from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which rated the department?s tourism campaign as the best improved in Asia. ?Before last year, tourists in ... More About: Record , Year
Department of Tourism Serves Up Culinary Tourism Anew
2008-03-02 22:39:00 The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has renewed its call for travelers to practically eat their way around the country with its Kulinarya Program. First launched in 2005, the culinary tourism project now offers more food trips and will soon launch a guide book on Philippine cuisine. According to Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, ?Culinary tourism provides a ...
Department of Tourism Embarks On Selling Mission To Scandinavian Region
2008-03-02 00:56:00 The Department of Tourism (DOT) is set to present the country?s diving, natural attractions, culture and tropical beach destinations during a selling mission to Norway, Sweden and Copenhagen this March. Island beach getaways, diving and eco-tourism spots, spa and wellness attractions, as well as cultural destinations will be the main offerings to the European travel trade ... More About: Selling , Mission , Scandinavian
Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa in Cebu receives Green Hotel Standard Awar
2008-02-29 17:45:00 The Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu was recently awarded the ?ASEAN Green Hotel Standard ?. The award was given in recognition of the resort?s compliance with environmentally friendly and energy conservation measures. The ASEAN Green Hotel Standard is one of the six ASEAN tourism standards that the 10 ASEAN member countries of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, ...
Philippine Tourism Industry, Department of Tourism Prepares For World?s Lar
2008-02-28 23:51:00 Members of the Philippine travel trade and the Department of Tourism (DOT) are gearing up to present the sights, sounds and tastes of the country at the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB Berlin), the largest travel fair in the world. ?ITB Berlin has always been an important event for the industry. This is the definitive venue where our ... More About: World , Industry
Whale watching, diving boost tourism in Southern Leyte
2008-02-28 08:33:00 One among the remotest barangays in the province, Barangay Son-ok in Pintuyan, has become the haven of the biggest and friendly fish in the sea, the whale sharks, which draws hundreds of foreigners last year, Provincial Tourism Officer Nedgar Garvez disclosed in an interview with PIA Southern Leyte recently. Whale sharks are known as harmless fish ... More About: Scuba Diving , Diving , Watching
Cebu City to host tourism jobs fair on March 13-14
2008-02-27 09:25:00 The Department of Tourism (DOT) will hold another Tourism Jobs Fair (TJF) in Cebu City on March 13 to 14 this year to help the booming tourism industry meet its growing manpower requirements. DOT Secretary Joseph Ace Durano said the Tourism Job Fair in Cebu should help the tourism industry, particularly in Central Visayas, which is ...
Paete : Home of Best Wood Carvings and Papier Mache
2008-02-24 17:23:00 It was not a busy weekend so i decided to go to Baclaran to visit the church and to take some photos of this busy “baratillo district” but when i passed by Buendia, I suddenly changed my mind and decided to go to the bus terminal. I found myself sitting inside an airconditioned bus bound ... More About: Home , Wood , Destinations , Laguna
Mt. Province prepares for Lang-ay Festival
2008-02-23 22:38:00 Preparations are now underway for the fourth staging of the Lang-ay Festival in this province this April with the theme, “Living Tradition: We care and share.” After series of meetings conducted by the Lang-ay Development Council chaired by Governor Maximo B. Dalog, the different committees created for this year’s Lang-ay Festival came up with various activities ...
Philippine Department of Tourism promotes 3rd Tourism Jobs Fair
2008-02-20 00:11:00 Once again the Department of Tourism (DOT) will be holding its 3rd Tourism Jobs Fair on February 13-14, 2008 at SM City Cebu . According to DOT-8 Regional Director Karina Rosa S. Tiopes, the Jobs Fair is a “ONE ?STOP” venue for employers and suppliers of tourism jobs; and fresh graduates and other applicants who seek a ...
International Travel exhibitors to join Davao Travel Show
2008-02-20 00:10:00 International Travel exhibitors will be joining the Davao Travel Show 2008 at the Event Center of SM City Davao from February 22-24, 2008. Susan Palad, president of the Davao Travel Agencies said the MGM Grand Macau Hotel Resort is the biggest participant together with the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board. Palad said that the participation of the Macau ... More About: International , Join
Philippine Department of Tourism organizes Philippine-Korea Travel Exchange
2008-02-19 17:13:00 The Department of Tourism (DOT) is setting the stage for the 2nd Philippine-Korea Travel Exchange (PHILKOTEX) on March 13, 2008 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. PHILKOTEX brings in over 70 pre-screened Korean tour operators to meet with their Philippine counterparts and other tourism-related establishments. The Korean delegation will further be provided with arranged tours around the ...
Philippine Department of Tourism expands Philippine presence in Taiwan
More articles from this author:2008-02-18 17:12:00 The Department of Tourism (DOT) has expanded its reach in the Taiwan market with the recent exchanges with the travel trade players in the cities of Taipei, Kaohsiung and Taichung. According to Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, ?Taiwan has traditionally been one of the Philippines? major trading and investment partners. Our strategy involves not only reinforcing our ... More About: Presence 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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