No need to wonder why government tourism officials can’t get an accurate reading of “hotel occupancies” in Davao which gives them a good idea whether or not tourism is actually growing in this booming southern city.

Green Windows Dormitel Davao

I think it would be a big mistake for tourism offices here to depend too much on the figures of the number of occupancies in local hotels to find out if there’s a growing volume of visitors, travelers and tourists in Davao. Continue Reading

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TUNE HOTELS, an affiliate of budget airline AirAsia Bhd., will soon launch a chain of low-cost hotels in the Philippines next year.

Tune hotel chain in Ermita Manila in 2012

The popular low cost hotel chain in Asia will launch the first Tune Hotel in the Philippines in Angeles City by February next year and will followed by branches in Cebu City, Makati City, Cagayan de Oro, Pasig City, as well as two branches in the heart of Manila.

According to Tune Hotels, The Philippines will be the fourth country the hotel chain is venturing into after their most welcomed presence in Malaysia, Indonesia and the United Kingdom.

Tune Hotels’ business and pricing strategy is described as “pay-as-you-use,” With the increase in the number of tourist visiting the Philippines, more and more hotels will invest in the country.

When Puerto Princesa Underground River was nominated in 2007 in the New 7 wonders of Nature, the tourist arrival in the city increased to more than 100 percent.

Hotels in Puerto Princesa City

Flights were increased as well from 4 flights per day to 11 flights per day according to Puerto Princesa Mayor Edward Hagedorn. Continue Reading

If you are planning to visit Baguio this Christmas Season, you should try Azalea Residences Baguio near Session Road in the City of Pines.

Azalea Residences Baguio

The property will be opening soon for the holidays. What makes this property unique? This is the only accommodation option in Baguio that offers full services and amenities of a serviced apartment, complete living, dining and kitchen facilities in all its rooms. Continue Reading

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