From exotic island vistas to exciting adventure tourism, from rich architectural heritage to colossal shopping malls, Philippines with its multifarious tourism offerings is a destination that holds great appeal for all segments of Indian travellers.
The archipelago of Philippines comprises about 7,641 islands. Palawan, which is the largest province in the country, is popularly known as the last frontier and has as many as 1780 big and small islands. The jewel of Palawan is the breathtakingly beautiful El Nido with its 45 islands and islets. El Nido has become world famous for its pristine beaches, exotic corals, craggy cliffs and hidden coves. A lot of effort has been made by stakeholders of the tourism industry, from the government to resort operators, to ensure responsible and sustainable tourism in this part of the country. This was evident at the Miniloc Island Resort, in El Nido. The resort, which offers all-inclusive stays for its guests, is a little paradise, and is a great place to explore the surrounding area.
Spectacular nature
While the spectacular views from the Airswift flight from Manila to El Nido, prepares a traveller to what lies ahead, island hopping on a traditional bangka boat is an exhilarating experience of discovering the natural beauty of the destination. There are stunning views all around as you pass through the rocky islands dotting the sea. The towering Cadlao island is the largest in El Nido, while Helicopter Island does look like a chopper has landed on water. The highlight is definitely the astoundingly beautiful small lagoon, which can only be accessed in a kayak because of its small entrance. The emerald green waters of the lagoon are surrounded by vegetation like cactus, wild orchid and vines. The big lagoon was earlier a cave, and the sights of stalactites and stalagmites are indicative of this. This area supports a lot of marine species and commercial fishing is not allowed.
Bu hikaye Express Travelworld dergisinin Express Travelworld (Vol.13, No.6) July, 2018 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye Express Travelworld dergisinin Express Travelworld (Vol.13, No.6) July, 2018 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
'The Proposed Crafts School Will Have Fully Equipped Working Studios For All The 28 Crafts Of Kutch'
Shrujan (meaning Creativity in Sanskrit) is a not-for-profit organisation working with craftswomen in Kutch to revitalise the ancient craft of hand embroidery. LLDC- Living and Learning Design Centre is a pioneering new effort of Shrujan to revitalise and promote this glorious craft heritage of Kutch. Ami Shroff, director and spokesperson of Shrujan Trust elucidates about this unique initiative and the proposed Crafts School.
Tourism Has The Biggest Multiplier Effect: KJ Alphons Union Tourism Minister
Speaking at the recently held The Indian Express Round Table Conference (RTC) in New Delhi, the tourism minister said that the sector is contributing over 6.8 per cent to India’s GDP and employs 84 million people. The theme of the RTC was '20 Million Inbound Travellers by 2020'
Invest In Our Tourism Sector, Says MP Tourism
Heritage building Minto Hall looking spanking new after a Rs 64 cr refurbishment was the venue of the fifth edition of the Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart (MPTM) which showcased the state's varied tourism offerings to industry stakeholders from across India and invited them to invest in its tourism sector through an attractive tourism policy.
Luxury On Track
Luxurious journeys on trains is a niche tourism product that has always found takers among the well travelled cognoscenti across the world. The luxury trains of India are an excellent showcase of the country's glorious culture, but focused efforts are needed by industry stakeholders to promote this segment.
#Enjoy The Seaview
Signature Swarovski crystal staircases, the longest zipline at sea, the first-ever cruise ship restaurant by two Michelin starred chef Ramón Freixa, and much more. Global cruise brand, MSC Cruises recently unveiled its swanky new waterbaby, MSC Seaview at a grand christening ceremony in Genova, Italy.
Airlines Preferred Mode Of Transport In India: Survey
Airlines Preferred Mode Of Transport In India: Survey
GTM 2018 : A Key Milestone
The 44th edition of Germany Travel Mart organised in Dresden, by the German National Tourism Board and Dresden Marketing Board, highlighted another successful year for tourism in Germany and a record growth for eight consecutive years
Behold… It's Bohol!
Located in the heart of Central Visayas, the island province of Bohol is the 10th largest island in the Philippines and one of the country’s most iconic travel destinations. It is composed of an oval-shaped mainland surrounded by 72 smaller islands. The province is abundant in beaches and resorts. It’s well-known for Panglao beach and Anda beach. Tagbilaran City, the capital of Bohol, is known as the ‘City of Friendship’.
an ocean of opportunities
the potential of cruise tourism both in terms of passenger movement on varied itineraries and india as a cruise tourism port has been discussed since over a decade. in this cover story, industry experts identify the challenges and the possible way forward in this niche line of business.
Air Canada Positive On Business From India
AIR CANADA is bullish on driving growth from the India market through its newly commenced Mumbai-Toronto direct flight – the only non-stop service on this route.
