PH unveils its newest Gems
Calaguas, Biri, Danjugan, Batanes Islands and more are emerging tourist spots
Baguio or Boracay? If you cannot decide which among the traditional tourist spots to visit, why not try the recently-named emerging Philippine Gems that also offer unspoiled and pristine natural wonders but devoid of the crowd and the noise.
The 10 new Philippine Gems or the next mainstream destinations in the country include Batanes, Apo Island in Negros Oriental, Panglao in Bohol, Danjugan Island in Negros Occidental, Mt. Kanlaon, Biri Island Rock Formation in Northern Samar, Caramoan in Camarines Sur, Tubbataha Reef, Lake Sebu in South Cotabato, and Calaguas Island in Camarines Norte. These places were recognized by the private company Isla Lipana & Co. in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DoT)Tourism Promotions Board (TPB).
The recent statistics from the DoT showed that it has breached its targeted three million tourist arrivals from January to August 2013. According to the DoT data, there were 3.2 million foreign visitors for the first eight months. The DoT has set a target of five million or more tourist arrivals by the end of the year. The numbers will likely go higher given the newest gems of the country.
“The search for the 10 Philippine Gems envisions the upholding of both domestic and foreign tourism that would hopefully encourage business investments. The Philippine Gems steer awareness and appreciation for the country’s pristine and natural sites, even the underdeveloped ones. In our modest way, we aim for these places to gain local and international attention, and in due course, greater economic activity,” said Alexander Cabrera, Isla Lipana & Co. Chairman.
The project aims to showcase the country’s good side to the world, such as its well-preserved wonders. The recognition of the newest Philippine Gems will also help local governments in preserving these places and promote sustainable growth and development.
Now that the 10 Philippine Gems are named, Cabrera said that they will turn over the project to DoT to connect with the local government units concerned to spur and boost the development in the areas.
The 10 newest emerging sites were chosen via an open public online voting conducted from June 26 to August 9.
For more information, visit www.philippinegems.com
Baguio or Boracay? If you cannot decide which among the traditional tourist spots to visit, why not try the recently-named emerging Philippine Gems that also offer unspoiled and pristine natural wonders but devoid of the crowd and the noise.
The 10 new Philippine Gems or the next mainstream destinations in the country include Batanes, Apo Island in Negros Oriental, Panglao in Bohol, Danjugan Island in Negros Occidental, Mt. Kanlaon, Biri Island Rock Formation in Northern Samar, Caramoan in Camarines Sur, Tubbataha Reef, Lake Sebu in South Cotabato, and Calaguas Island in Camarines Norte. These places were recognized by the private company Isla Lipana & Co. in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DoT)Tourism Promotions Board (TPB).
The recent statistics from the DoT showed that it has breached its targeted three million tourist arrivals from January to August 2013. According to the DoT data, there were 3.2 million foreign visitors for the first eight months. The DoT has set a target of five million or more tourist arrivals by the end of the year. The numbers will likely go higher given the newest gems of the country.
“The search for the 10 Philippine Gems envisions the upholding of both domestic and foreign tourism that would hopefully encourage business investments. The Philippine Gems steer awareness and appreciation for the country’s pristine and natural sites, even the underdeveloped ones. In our modest way, we aim for these places to gain local and international attention, and in due course, greater economic activity,” said Alexander Cabrera, Isla Lipana & Co. Chairman.
The project aims to showcase the country’s good side to the world, such as its well-preserved wonders. The recognition of the newest Philippine Gems will also help local governments in preserving these places and promote sustainable growth and development.
Now that the 10 Philippine Gems are named, Cabrera said that they will turn over the project to DoT to connect with the local government units concerned to spur and boost the development in the areas.
The 10 newest emerging sites were chosen via an open public online voting conducted from June 26 to August 9.
For more information, visit www.philippinegems.com
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