Browsing BusinessWorld by Subject "tourism"
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Oslob cuts down whale shark watching tourists to 800/day
(BusinessWorld,October 12, 2018 , on page S1/12)Stakeholders in Oslob town have agreed to reduce the number of daily tourists who can go whale shark watching to 800 from 1,000 as part of efforts to balance environmental protection with economic gains. Following a ... -
Panglao preparing for diving fiesta in May as travel bubble opened to mainland Bohol
(BusinessWorld,February 15, 2021 , on page S1/12)Panglao is gearing up for its 2nd Panglao International Dive Fiesta on May 4-9, with health protocols and other procedures being firmed up to ensure the safety of participants, other guests, and the island’s residents. ... -
Puerto Princesa City sees fish port project, carbon- neutral policies driving growth
(BusinessWorld,October 28, 2022 , on page S1/4)The Puerto Princesa government said its investment promotion plan will center on the area’s fisheries and tourism potential, young workforce and favorable business environment. “The city is poised to become the region’s ... -
Regulated whale shark-watching policy put on hold
(BusinessWorld,November 22, 2018 , on page S1/10)The implementation of the new rules and regulations for whale shark-watching in Oslob, Cebu has been put on hold after local tourism workers and operators complained that the policy favors city-based tour guides. Cebu Vice ... -
Sarangani eyed as another Philippine diving hotspot
(BusinessWorld,June 3, 2022 , on page S1/10)Sarangani Bay in southern Philippines, more known as a central source of the country’s tuna industry, is a diving hotspot that remains largely untapped. “Those who have had the opportunity to visit the region’s dive sites ... -
Scientists warn El Niño damage to coral reefs could be worst ever
(BusinessWorld,October 9, 2015 , on page 8/S1)Scientists on Thursday warned the world faced mass global coral bleaching next year driven by the warming effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon, and it could be the worst on record. A study by the University of Queensland ... -
Sharks worth more for tourism than in soup - study
(BusinessWorld,June 7, 2013 , on page S3/11)Sharks swimming free in the oceans may soon become more valuable as tourist attractions than when caught, sliced up and served in soup, a global study showed last week. It urged better protection for the fish, from Australia ... -
Things to know before setting off for Boracay Island
(BusinessWorld,October 26, 2018 , on page S2/12)Boracay Island is reopening today after several months of rehabilitation. But there are some things one must be mindful of before heading for one of the top tourist destinations in the country. One is that the island may ... -
Tourism chief wants more push for Davao dive sites as region highlights outdoor destinations
(BusinessWorld,January 24, 2022 , on page S1/12)The tourism department wants enhanced promotion of Davao’s dive sites as the region’s travel industry strengthens outdoor destinations for its recovery program. “Your underwater attractions definitely belong on the country’s ... -
Whale shark count in Bicol up by 19
(BusinessWorld,August 31, 2020 , on page S1/12)The number of whale sharks in Bicol’s protected seascape is up to 69 since the start of the year after 19 new individuals were spotted in addition to 50 identified as returning, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines ... -
Whales in the wild: rare gem amid Thailand mass tourism
(BusinessWorld,December 16, 2016 , on page S3/6)Piercing the water’s surface with its almond-shaped mouth, a giant Bryde’s whale opens wide for one, two, three seconds, gulping in anchovies as a boatload of awed tourists look on in the Gulf of Thailand. It’s a rare ... -
Whales under threat as climate change impacts migration
(BusinessWorld,December 4, 2015 , on page S3/4)The sight of thousands of whales surfacing, jumping and playing off the coast of South America as they migrate toward their breeding grounds is one of nature's most majestic displays. But global warming is killing off their ... -
When Boracay Island regains its charm
(BusinessWorld,October 26, 2018 , on page S2/12)The world-famous Boracay Island has started to regain its natural beauty after a six-month cleaned up and environmental restoration. Starting today, October 26, tourists all over the globe can once again enjoy the island’s ... -
World's biggest fish market will be moved
(BusinessWorld,June 22, 2017 , on page S1/9)Tokyo's famed Tsukiji fish market -- the world's biggest -- will be moved to a new location, the city's top official confirmed Tuesday, after months of delays over concerns about toxic contamination at the new site. But ...