ALLOW ARMED COPS IN HOTELS

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Fe Marie Dumaboc, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 06/02/2017

DORIA RECOMMENDS Police in Cebu are asking hotels and other establishments to amend their protocol and allow policemen to bring their government-issued firearms inside their buildings in the wake of yesterday’s attack at Resorts World Manila that…

Mezzo Hotel officially opens

PR 05/22/2017

A modern minimalist-themed business hotel in Cebu City, Mezzo Hotel, officially opened last May 9.   The opening started with a blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony graced by Mezzo Hotel President Ms. Shannen Tan, General Manager Ms. Aneth…

Gov’t officials from Basilan raise alarm bells in hotels

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Benjie Talisic 04/17/2017

Employees of a budget hotel in Cebu City were alarmed by the presence of a group of at least 10 persons speaking a “different language,” prompting them to alert the police yesterday. “Naghinala yong nasa hotel. (The…

Mactan hotels prepare for power interruptions

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/03/2017

  Members of the Hotels, Resorts, and Restaurants Association of Cebu (HRRAC) had already started preparations for the power interruptions on Mactan Island this Holy Week. Carlo Suarez, HRRAC president, said they are supporting the National Grid…

LGUs, hotels told: Keep predators out of Cebu

Victor Anthony V. Silva 03/08/2017

LOCAL governments, hotels and local communities should be vigilant in monitoring and arresting sex predators to help keep Cebu as a “wholesome tourist destination.” Regional Director Catalino Chan III of the Department of Tourism (DOT-7) also reminded…

Unfortunate, avoidable accident

Editorial 02/03/2017

The death of a Korean tourist who died after he went parasailing with his wife in the waters of barangay Punta Engano, Lapu-Lapu City last Jan. 24 reminded us of yet another death of a Korean tourist…

Niccolo and Marco Polo Hotels launch Lunar New Year Offer

PR 01/30/2017

THE Year of Rooster will begin at the end of January and is a perfect time of year for family gatherings and celebrations. Niccolo and Marco Polo Hotels announce their holiday special for this festive season with…

Cebu hotels nearly full

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/05/2017

Hotels in Cebu City are expecting high occupancy during the weekend leading up to the grand Sinulog celebration as millions of people participate in the annual parade and feast day of Sto. Niño. Among others, Radisson Blu…

Enough rooms for pageant visitors — Lapu-Lapu official

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/13/2016

  AS Lapu-Lapu City hosts the Miss Universe swimsuit competition on January 17 next year, a local tourism official assured that they would have enough rooms to accommodate the influx of visitors then. Hembler Mendoza, the city’s…

Tourism chief seeks bigger MICE market share for PH

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/17/2016

DOT Secretary Teo outlines department’s short-term, long-term thrusts The tourism department is looking forward for the Philippines especially Cebu and the Visayas to have a bigger slice of the international events in the meetings, incentives, conferences exhibitions…

More hotels, restaurants join ‘halal’ certification project

Vanessa Claire Lucero 03/03/2016

Three more resorts in Bohol and some restaurants in Cebu have joined the pilot  implementation of a government project that aims to help tourism establishments secure halal certification. Halal refers to food allowed under the Islamic Sharia…

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways

Doyzkie Buenaviaje 02/13/2016

WE SAY “I love you” all the time, but Valentine’s Day, is when we put more action rather than just words to show how much we care. Still, as they say, it’s different strokes for different folks.…

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