Davide to develop reforestation project as eco-tour site

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 06/01/2016

LUSH forest covers over hiking trails are among the features of the Osmeña Reforestation Project (ORP) in Minglanilla town, which is being considered for development as an ecotourism site by the provincial government. During yesterday’s kick-off celebration…

Suspension eyed for canyoneering in southern Cebu

Victor Anthony V. Silva 05/24/2016

THE Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) will recommend that canyoneering activities in the towns of Alegria and Badian in southern Cebu be suspended starting June 1 until regulations are put in place to ensure…

Captivating Camotes

Izobelle T. Pulgo 04/30/2016

IT WAS an emotional experience for some. Others thought of it as the perfect time for family bonding. A couple appreciated the relaxed pace of the tour. And there are many who were in it for pure…

Workshop to boost ecotourism in Cebu South

04/27/2016

Ecotourism, in simple terms, means management of tourism and conservation of nature. This is achieved by maintaining a fine balance and ecology on one hand and the needs of local communities for businesses, new skills income-generating employment…

Travel enthusiasts share their favorite Cebu destinations this summer

Frauline Maria Sinson 04/09/2016

It’s another hot summer and Cebuanos love to cool down either at the beach or in the mountains. Three travel enthusiasts responded to a very informal survey by Cebu Daily News as to their top 3 destinations…

Suroy tour in Camotes Island

04/08/2016

The Cebu provincial government will hold a Suroy-Suroy Sugbo tour from April 22 to 24 to promote tourism destinations located in Poro, San Francisco and Tudela towns in Camotes Island. Provincial Tourism Officer Grace Paulino said they…

Local trade, tourism to benefit from new Cebu-Dubai flights

Vanessa Claire Lucero 03/30/2016

Emirates launch caps month’s opening of new international routes to Mactan airport Cebu’s tourism and trade economies can expect significant growth this year and in the years to come due to the launch of new flights, several…

Airport to woo more airlines in next two years, exec says

Vanessa Claire Lucero 03/27/2016

It will be a busy two years for the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) as officials aggressively market the airport to international airlines before Terminal 2 is completed in 2018. Nigel Paul C. Villarete, MCIAA general manager,…

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…

Tourism group to focus on heritage, upland sites

Vanessa Claire Lucero 03/02/2016

The Cebu City Tourism Commission (CCTC) will use the bulk of its budget this year for the maintenance of various heritage sites and enhancement of tourist destinations in the highlands. Tetta Baad, commission chair, said the Cebu…

Some Mandaue-Lapu tours cancelled due to congestion

Vanessa Claire Lucero 02/10/2016

Some local tourists have cancelled plans to tour Mandaue City and Mactan Island because of the traffic congestion, especially on the two bridges, a tour operator said. Unless alternative routes are identified, Cebu Association of Tour Operators…

IEC delegates on tour; Asean next?

Apple Ta-as, Nestle L. Semilla 02/02/2016

The 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) may be over but some delegates are extending their stay to visit tourist destinations in Cebu and neighboring provinces. Chief Supt. Manuel Gaerlan, Task Group IEC Cebu commander, said their job…

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