Bohol province, famous for its wondrous Chocolate Hills and unique wide-eyed Tarsier, is to hold a travel fair in Glorietta Mall on December 8 to 10, 2014. Bohol is launching new and exciting tourist destinations with rock bottom prices for air fares, hotels and resorts during the travel fair in an effort to become the must-go destination in the Philippines.
To match that longing for a Bohol trip is Air Asia’s super low fares to Bohol packaged with bargain hotels and tours. These great deals are up for grabs when you visit the Bohol Travel Fair!
Edgar Chatto, Bohol provincial governor, said the province will also formally launch its new branding “Behold...BOHOL,” which positions the province as a destination that exudes a sense of awe in every visitor.
The three-day event is the first time ever that tourism sector in Bohol comes together in a massive campaign to entice tourists to visit. It is part of the Bohol Tourism Action Plan developed through the collaboration of the United States Agency for International Development through its Advancing Philippine Competitiveness Project (USAID-COMPETE), the Department of Tourism (DOT), the United Nations-World Tourism Organization (UN-WTO), and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) as well as local tourism stakeholders.
Meanwhile, the new branding “Behold...BOHOL” was developed with the help of CNN’s branding expert Anita Mendiratta. Bohol is the first province that benefited from an outreach program of CNN.
Air Asia, the leading budget airline in the Asian region, is the exclusive airline partner for the campaign and will offer seat sale. The airline that has been awarded the Skytrax’s World’s Best Low Cost Carrier for six consecutive years is also committed to offer year-round low fares for flights between Manila - Tagbilaran (Bohol) and Manila – Cebu.
At least 50% discount in accommodation, tours and other travel essentials in Bohol will be offered during the three-day travel fair. Boholano products will likewise be on sale.
The travel fair will open in a grand program featuring the world-famous Loboc Children’s Choir. The chorale group will have a nightly concert during the three-day event.
Bohol province is dubbed as the eco-cultural tourism capital with its fascinating Chocolate Hills, pristine and white sand beaches in Panglao and Anda. It is also home to the well-loved Tarsier, considered the smallest and oldest primate in the world.
“We want to develop Bohol as the tourism superpower and a top holiday destination in the Philippines,” said Bohol governor Edgar Chatto.
He said the launch of the 'Behold... BOHOL' aims to promote the province as a complete tourist destination because every town has a unique tourist attraction to offer to visitors.
Aside from the iconic destinations, the province is surrounded by caves, tranquil rivers, fascinating water falls, marine sanctuaries, mangroves and diving sites.
Chatto said Bohol is now promoting the powdery white sand beaches of Anda, as the next tourist destination. Road and infrastructure access to Anda are underway through the convergence program of Department of Tourism and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) that seeks to connect airports to tourist destinations.
Anda is a must visit in Bohol for its unique and wider coastlines making it a perfect destination both for relaxing walk on the beach or water sports activities.
The town is also home to the Lamanok Mystical Island and is fast becoming a popular destinations. Lamanok can be reached within a two-hour drive from the capital, Tagbilaran. The island has a rich lush mangrove protecting the community from flooding, pollution and water surge. It hosts some mystical caves where ancient Boholanons bury their loved ones in jars.
Governor Chatto said Bohol is also home to Asia's largest mangrove forest called Banacon located north of the municipality of Getafe. It has a total of 425 hectares with only 15 hectares dry land and the rest are extensive mangrove plantation.
In a press statement, the Governor credited the strong support and cooperation of tourism stakeholders in Bohol in promoting the new tourist destinations of the province.
“ The strong partnership between the local government and the private tourism stakeholders, a well equipped manpower with innate hospitality as well as the rich natural, cultural and historical attractions of Bohol are the three main factors why we are confident to become a tourism superpower,” said Chatto.
Air Asia, the Filipino Low Cost Carrier is fully supporting the ‘Behold...BOHOL’ campaign by offering its lowest possible rates for tourists visiting Bohol.
Air Asia, the world’s best low cost airline flies three times daily to Bohol.
What an impressive article. The writer gave wonderful information about the Travel Fair and the Bohol itself that I'm pretty sure will catch a lot of attention and will eventually help the place of Bohol to gain more tourists not only during the said dates but also in the coming years. I hope more people will have the courage to share/start opportunities like this that allow us to see the beauty of our own country.
ReplyDeleteThis article contained a very detailed information for the readers. I appreciate the author's way of introducing bohol as if you've been to bohol just by reading the article. Great News. :)
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Fortunately, this article gave the readers an excellent point in presenting the beauty of Bohol. How I wish I can join the fair too!
ReplyDeleteThis article is very interesting! It gives people ideas when they want to go to Bohol! Kudos to the author! You're such a great writer for I felt that I was like in Bohol by just reading it! Good job! Hopefully, I can join the fair!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, this is a very interesting and great article. I've always wanted to go to Bohol because I want to see a tarsier personally and I also want to go to the chocolate hills. It's a great opportunity for those who want to visit Bohol.
ReplyDeleteYes. Bohol is really a nice place to spend your vacation or trips. You will surely enjoy the view of their attraction - the Chocolate Hills :)
ReplyDeleteI have never been in Bohol, but these photos are evidences that Bohol is one of the nicest and the best places to go to. I am happy to see how Bohol is recovering from the last tragedy that happened to Boholanos. Bohol is amazingly PHOTOGENIC!
ReplyDeleteI have never been there in Bohol. Based on what I read Bohol is a breathtaking place to go. So I hope soon I will go there.
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