Articles tagged “philippines”

Tourism

Philippines seeks to protect tourist-friendly tarsiers from extinction

Animals that draw tourists enjoy protection from the states that profit off their existence, but their popularity also makes them the target of less regulated industries.

Matikas Santos, Philippine Daily Inquirer | 11 years ago

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Philippines on the hunt for its next big tourist attraction

The Philippines is looking to attract new and returning visitors by promoting little-known sites, a smart technique to capture the attention of nearby visitors accustomed with Philippines landscape.

Amy R. Remo, Philippine Daily Inquirer | 11 years ago

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Philippines extends tourist visa to 6-month stays

Australia has attracted a huge number of tourists through its relatively open borders and long-stay visas. The Philippines could see an also influx of tourists looking for short-term work, which would ultimately boost the economy and country’s profile.

Jocelyn R. Uy, Philippine Daily Inquirer | 11 years ago

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Philippines tourism on the rise, but tough competition from region: report

Mayvelin U. Caraballo, Manila Times | 11 years ago

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Philippines wants to become the top diving destination in the world

It’s better to be known for one thing than nothing at all, but the Philippines will have to do some heavy lifting to become the diving hotspot. A focus on water activities and biodiversity could have a greater impact.

Marian Z. Codilla, Philippine Daily Inquirer | 11 years ago

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Can the Philippines challenge Macau with a new $1 billion casino-resort?

The generous tax loopholes will most certainly be attractive, but perception of Manila as a dirty, crime-filled destination is the casino's biggest challenge. It wouldn't want to become the Atlantic City of Asia.

Oliver Teves, Associated Press | 11 years ago

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Rural Philippine village mourns crocodile that drove tourism, ate people

Tourism economies build up around the oddest of sights, and one man's giant, man-eating crocodile is another man's presidential library.

Jim Gomez, Associated Press | 11 years ago

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Philippines tourism can’t sell “fun” while gun crime remains pervasive

It's not just the crime that's a problem for visitors -- U.S. cities excel at high murder rates -- it's the pervasive sense that corruption thrives at every level of Philippine society.

Hrvoje Hranjski, Associated Press | 11 years ago

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The Asian gaming boom continues as Manila prepares for its share

As the world's newly fabulously rich figure out ways to spend their money, Philippines races to join Macau and Singapore among the ranks of Asia's top gaming destinations.

Farah Master, Reuters | 11 years ago

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Philippines uses its proximity to popular Asian cities to lure Brits in new tourism campaign

Philippines is a popular destination on its own, but associating its beaches and culture with more well-known locations is a means to increasing awareness amidst a global audience.

Skift | 11 years ago