Travel Log: 10M visitors in 4 years a tall order

MANILA, Philippines— The Philippines targets 10 million international tourists by 2016, when President Aquino’s term ends. Last year, almost 4 million visited the country, and the Department of Tourism targets 4.6 million visitors for 2012.
The 2016 target seems to be a tall order. This means that it four years’ time, the country hopes to double tourist arrivals.
The DOT has many challenges to hurdle to be able to attain its goal, and on top of these is its negative image or even lack of awareness about the country among travelers.
Jimenez earlier this year, according to a CNN report, told reporters that “the biggest reason for our low numbers [of tourist arrivals] is not our infrastructure, crime, negative reports in the media or even the cost of flying into the Philippines.” The problem, he said, “is ignorance….They just haven’t heard of the Philippines,” he was quoted in the CNN Go article.
Is the government willing to spend much in promoting the Philippines, just like its Asian neighbors, particularly Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and even Indonesia and Vietnam, so it can attain its ambitious goal?
Among the Asean 5, the Philippines is the cellar dweller in terms of arrivals. We trail fourth-placer Indonesia, which had 7.65 million international tourist arrivals in 2011, according to the World Tourism Organization. Malaysia had 24.71 million arrivals; Thailand 19.10 million; and Singapore 10.39 million.
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The Retirement & Healthcare Coalition (RHC) , which is composed of the European, American, Japanese and Korean Chambers of Commerce, has pinpointed seven areas in the Philippines that are ideal for foreigners to visit for long duration, perhaps even to retire in, based on three main factors: community, healthcare and lifestyle.
These areas are: Manila, Clark, Subic the Calabarzon (composed of the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), Cebu, Dumaguete and Siquijor Island. Log on to RHC’s website: www.longstayphilippines.com.
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While the Philippines is having a downturn in Chinese arrivals caused by the territorial spat between the two countries, the DOT may well entice the Indians, whose citizens are traveling outside their country in greater numbers as a result of newfound prosperity.
India is the 13th-largest market for the Philippines, which attracted 30,583 during the period January-August this year. We could attract more Indian tourists if they are given visa on arrival, just like Thailand does.
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CALENDAR: A Spanish/Latin America film festival dubbed “Pelikula, Pelicula,” showcases some 20 films at the Greenbelt 3 cinemas; ongoing until October 14….. Toyota Classics will feature the Vienna Chamber Orchestra at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (main theatre) of the Cultural Center of the Philippines on November 13, Tuesday.

The best getaway destination vacation spot near Manila convenient safe and accessible is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark Pampanga.

Highly recommended by travel guides as the best private resort in Pampanga, Clearwater Resort in Clark Philippines also offers beach and lake venues for company outings and family picnics. This outdoor resort hotel also offers several beautiful venues for beach wedding and garden receptions. No wonder this private resort in Angeles City Clark Pampanga is frequently visited by wedding couples for prenuptial photo shoot.

Travelers going north to Clark Pampanga frequently look for enjoyable hotel for family bonding during summer vacation in the Philippines. Many visitors to Angeles City, Pampanga Clark Philippines prefer to stay in private resorts located in a secure and safe destination. Staying in a private place makes it possible to enjoy a peaceful holiday with no stress. No wonder many tourists rate Clearwater Resort as the best day-trip destination for a summer getaway, a vacation and a place to celebrate special occasion also.

Wedding couples travel to the north to have their prenuptial pictorial photo-shoot at Clearwater Resort. Within this beautiful resort in Pampanga there are many scenic spots by the lake, beach and picnic grounds, perfect for prenuptial pictorials outside of Manila.

Travel guides and tourists destination listings unveil top picks for best resorts and hotels near Manila in the north. The most popular and frequently visited top pick destination for visitors to unwind and relax is Clearwater Resort located in Pampanga Angeles City, Clark Philippines. This famous hotel resort best getaway destination vacation spot near Manila convenient safe and accessible is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark Pampanga. This beach and lake resort is frequently visited by Manila families with children on a getaway to go swimming and camping, or a picnic, fishing and some quality time for family bonding. Golf is one of the most popular sports in Clark Philippines because here one can find some of the best golf courses in Pampanga.

Quiet place for rest and relaxation near Manila, in Subic, Angeles City Pampanga and Clark Philippines is something that residents of Manila travelling to the north for a short getaway are looking for. Clearwater is one of the best hotel in Clark and the resort is a very popular venue for rest and relaxation especially for golfers after a round of golf at one of the best golf courses near Manila. Clark is home to some of the best golf courses in Pampanga.

For inquiries and bookings, Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort for inquiries and reservations now

Clearwater Resort and Country Club, Clark Pampanga
Creekside Road near Centennial Expo,
Clark Freeport, Pampanga Philippines 2023
(045) 889-5151 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177
Joanne or Jeremy or Loydha

Getting to this lake and beach resort in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines

After entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway MA Roxas, passing the stand-along wine shop called Clark Wine Center on the right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, one will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on the right just 200m down.

Family Bonding by the famous lake of Clark Pampanga

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort to reserve a venue for your upcoming event now

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

For jobs and business investment opportunities in the Philippines please visit http://www.yilp.com

Hot Line for what’s happening in Clark: 045 889-5151 or 0927-940-2669 ask for Loydha

0915-542-6250 (Jeramie)