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All Year Round Best Buy for Families at Franky Villa Boracay
Step into a world where luxury, comfort, and family fun merge at Franky Villa Boracay. Reserve Your Stay: Ready for...
Sol y Sombra Boracay Hotel Promo
The Book & Buy promo from Sol y Sombra Boracay Hotel is now live! 🌊 Be quick as they’re offering...
DOT and Mang Inasal Sweetens Your Trip with FREE Halo-Halo!
Get ready to #LoveTheFlavorsAtMangInasal! This World Tourism Week, Mang Inasal is giving tourists a taste of the Philippines with a...
Paradise Garden Resort Hotel and Convention Center Boracay’s Free Birthday Buffet
Step into a birthday bash like no other at Paradise Garden Resort Hotel and Convention Center Boracay! Imagine indulging in...
Red Coconut Restaurant Pizza
Experience the vibrant taste of Boracay anew at the iconic Red Coconut Restaurant, home to the island’s favorite classic pizzas...
Crimson Romantic Dinner Under the Stars
Light up your love story with a ‘Romantic Dinner Under the Stars’ at Crimson Resort & Spa, Boracay. Set on...
Throwback to the Puka shell craze in Boracay
Remember the days of the Puka Shell craze in Boracay? This throwback photo courtesy of Marcial Arac Jr. via Boracay Retrospective FB shows Yapak Beach during the height of the craze, circa 1970s. The photo shows people setting up makeshift tents, creating a whole community on the beach. The Puka Shell craze was a big deal in Boracay. Fueled by the demand for unique, locally sourced jewelry and crafts, people came from all over to collect these unique shells. The craze led to a boom in tourism and business in Boracay, and it helped to put the island on the...
Philippine Hotels Urged to Go Green: First Gen Shows the Way
First Gen, a leading clean energy provider in the Philippines, has issued a call to action to the country’s hotel industry, urging them to embrace renewable energy (RE) sources to reduce costs and environmental impact. During the recent Hospitality Philippines Conference, First Gen Vice President Carlo Vega emphasized the significant financial and ecological benefits of transitioning to cleaner energy. He highlighted the fact that hotels, major consumers of electricity, can significantly reduce their power bills while minimizing their carbon footprint by tapping into RE sources. “Hotels are massive consumers of electricity, especially for air conditioning, cooling, and water-heating systems,” explained...
Boracay up for World’s Best Luxury Island
Boracay, the famous island paradise, is in the running for “World’s Leading Luxury Island Destination” at the 2024 World Travel Awards! But that’s not all, the Philippines itself is also nominated for three other big awards: So, if you love Boracay and the Philippines, you can vote for them at www.worldtravelawards.com/vote and help Boracay and the Philippines win these awards! Voting ends on October 20th, so don’t miss your chance to help. Related posts: San Miguel’s bridge, airport projects to address challenges in Boracay Caticlan airport down memory lane A Coffee Lover’s Guide to Boracay’s Local Brew Aklan secures back-to-back...
SB Malay issues resolution on proposed Boracay bridge
The Sangguniang Bayan of Malay, Aklan, has issued Resolution No. 184, Series of 2024, clarifying its official position on the proposed construction of a bridge connecting Boracay Island to the mainland. The resolution, sponsored by the Committee of the Whole, outlines the municipality’s stance on this highly debated project. The resolution, which was passed during a recent session, addresses concerns and potential impacts of the bridge project. While the specific details of the resolution are not yet publicly available, it is understood that the Sangguniang Bayan has taken a definitive position on the matter. The proposed bridge has been a...
LGU Malay Welcomes Butuan City LGU for a Benchmarking Activity on E-Trike Operations
The Municipality of Malay, home to the world-renowned Boracay Island, welcomed officials and representatives from the City Government of Butuan for a benchmarking activity on the successful implementation of the LGU-Malay E-Trike program. The visit, which will be conducted from October 12-15, 2024, aimed to glean insights into the operational model and regulatory framework of the E-Trike program, with a view to possible replication in Butuan City. The Butuan City delegation, comprising personnel from the City Transportation & Traffic Management Department and various tricycle cooperatives, met with Malay Mayor Frolibar S. Bautista and other key LGU officials in Malay. The...
La Union surfs to victory at ATOP Awards; Cements its place as Sports Tourism Champion
La Union has once again solidified its reputation as a leader in sports tourism, with its flagship event, the La Union Surfing Break (LUSB), being inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Pearl Awards. The LUSB, which has captivated audiences with its electrifying energy since its debut in 2016, won the coveted Best Sports Tourism title for the fifth consecutive year. This remarkable achievement reflects the event’s evolution from a simple surfing competition to a major tourism spectacle that draws over 15,000 attendees every October. “This remarkable achievement is a testament...
Philippines Bets Big on Infrastructure to Supercharge Tourism
The Philippines is making a bold move to solidify its position as a world-class travel destination, prioritizing infrastructure development as a key driver for tourism growth. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has recently unveiled a comprehensive National Tourism Development Plan that focuses on enhancing connectivity and accessibility across the entire archipelago. “Our President has approved the plan, which puts primacy on the development of tourism infrastructure,” Secretary Frasco emphasized during the Love the Philippines Travel and Tourism Forum in Perth. The DOT aims to expand and upgrade roads, bridges, and airport facilities, making it easier for visitors...