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    Manila Standard Today
    Oct 30 2007


    New international routes opening in Visayas airports

    By Roderick T. dela Cruz


    New international routes will be opened to bring foreign tourists from Russia, China and Korea to different destinations in the Visayas over the next two months, according to Tourism Secretary Joseph Durano.
    Durano said direct flights between Shanghai in China and Kalibo, the capital town of Aklan province, which has jurisdiction over the world-renowned resort island of Boracay, were expected to begin next month.
    He said direct flights between Incheon City, where Korea’s main international airport is located, and Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental province in Western Visayas, would also be mounted.
    In December, international flights will be launched between Beijing, the capital city of China and Kalibo, according to the tourism chief.
    He said more international flights would also be opened to bring visitors from Russia and China to Cebu, the main gateway in the Visayas.
    Early this month, Asian Spirit launched new flights from Macau, China to Sta. Ana, Cagayan, which is being developed as a free port and gaming destination in the northeastern part of Luzon.
    Durano said the plan aims to “internationalize our provincial airports” to bring tourists directly to major destinations, without passing Metro Manila.
    The Department of Tourism earlier disclosed that a group of Korean investors was building an international airport in Carabao Island in Romblon to transform the island into the next Boracay.


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    Good news, for me

    Tourism is one aspect of our economy where we are lagging, compared to our neighboring countries. Opening provincial airports to international traffic is i guess beneficial to the provinces concerned and to the country as a whole. At least, the tourists will be directed straight to their point of destination, where they will be pampered by the famous Filipino hospitality and the inherent beauty of our beaches and other tourist destinations. This would lessen the possibility of them becoming victims of holdups and all sorts of scams prevalent in big cities like Manila, and perhaps Cebu. They would leave the country happy and contented, full of nothing but good memories of their vacation - and they would be the best ambassadors of goodwill for the country. Anyway, regardless of whether they spend their foreign currency in Kalibo or Carabao island, the Philippine economy will stilll benefit in the end.
     
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