Showing posts with label #Philippines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #Philippines. Show all posts

Saturday 6 October 2018

#Philippines to rein in visitors to Boracay island, strained by tourism


The Philippines will limit the number of visitors setting foot on its most treasured island resort each day when it reopens to tourists on October 26 after a six-month rehabilitation effort, an environment official said on Wednesday.


Boracay, located off the northern tip of the central island of Panay, is famed for its sugary white sands, turquoise waters, lively nightlife and abundant water sports, which attracted nearly 2 million domestic and foreign visitors last year.


But in April, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the closure of the island, calling it a "cesspool", because of sewage dumped into the sea and buildings constructed too close to the shore.


About a third of the 600 to 700 resorts on Boracay, about 308 km (192 miles) from Manila, the capital, were operating without permits, authorities found.


Just 19,000 tourists will be allowed on the island on any given day, with the number of workers capped at 15,000 daily, the environment official, Sherwin Rigor, said in a television interview.
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 Only half of the island's 12,000 existing hotel rooms will be allowed to open each day, he added, to ensure the number of guests on the tiny 10-sq-km (4-sq-mile) island is below its "carrying capacity" of 55,000.


Rigor, who is an undersecretary at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, added that authorities would ban beachfront parties, and activities such as eating, smoking and drinking there.


The closure of Boracay, which earns the Philippines more than a billion dollars in tourism revenue every year, weighed on gross domestic product in the second quarter. Growth slowed to a near three-year low of 6 percent in April-June.

Source - TheJakartaPost

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Saturday 3 October 2015

Deep Forest Garden Hotel, Puerto Princesa, #Philippines


Located on Palawan Island, Deep Forest Garden Inn features an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub and 3 dining options. It offers air-conditioned rooms with garden views. Free internet is provided in public areas.


 Rooms at Deep Forest Garden Inn are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV and a safety deposit box. Dormitory rooms are also available.


 The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk and provides daily housekeeping service. Massage service and airport shuttle is available upon request at a surcharge, while tour activities can also be arranged. Other facilities include bike rentals and a minimart.


The on-site restaurants serve a wide variety of international dishes and fine selection of wines for guests to choose from.


Deep Forest Garden Inn is a 5-minute drive from Puerto Princesa International Airport. Shuttle service from the hotel to the town proper may be arranged at an extra charge.


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Monday 14 September 2015

Villa Caemilla Beach Boutique Hotel, Boracay, #Philippines


Welcoming guests with a private beach area situated along White Beach, Villa Caemilla Beach Boutique Hotel features luxuriously furnished rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi access.


 Located on the famous White Beach, this elegant resort is within 1.3 km from D’Mall Boracay. Caticlan Jetty Port is a 15-minute boat ride away while Kalibo International Airport is approximately a 1.5-hour drive away.


Decorated in soothing shades, air-conditioned rooms will provide a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge and seating area. The en suite bathrooms come with plush towels and free toiletries.


 At Villa Caemilla Beach Boutique Hotel, facilities include a 24-hour front desk and activity desk. For convenience, airport shuttle services are available at a surcharge.


 A variety of local and international cuisines can be enjoyed at Villa Caemilla Restaurant. For alternative dining options, room service is available. A la carte breakfast meals can also be ordered any time of the day.


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