Tourism dep't to retain 5.5-M WV tourist arrivals target despite Boracay closure

Date

April 20, 2018

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PN20180420_B3

Excerpt

Boracay Island has been declared closed by President Rodrigo RoaDuterte for 6 months effective April 26, 2018. Despite the scheduled closure of Boracay Island, DOT 6 regional director Atty. Helen Catalbas is confident that the region will reach the target as other provinces- Mainland Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo and Negros Occidental actively work hand in hand to develop and promote their respective provinces to attract and draw tourists.the study.

Citation

Tourism Dep't to retain 5.5-M WV tourist arrivals target despite Boracay closure. (2018, April 20). Panay News, p. B3.