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Cebu Chamber of Commerce - News

As a follow-up activity to the successful celebration of Cebu Business Month 2007, the Provincial Government of Cebu has scheduled the Southern Heritage Trail of Suroy-Suroy Sugbo 2007 on July 27-29. All Chamber Members, friends and the general public are cordially invited to join this exciting tour and discover the beauty of the Cebu Countryside. You will also be regaled with each municipality’s brand of hospitality at every stop and treated to their native delicacies and products.

The construction of a new beach villa in Tuburan, Cebu is viewed as a “job generator” for the town’s residents, a public official said Monday.

Vice Mayor Rose Marie Suezo said the presence of the Apalan Beach Villas will enable jobless locals to find another way of providing for the needs of their families.

“Although there were no specific conversations with the developers on the terms of giving jobs to the locals, I am hopeful that they (developers) will help us,” Suezo told Cebu Daily News.

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Discover a resort in a class of its own. Set in 11.4 hectares of secluded grounds yet only 30 minutes from downtown Cebu City, Plantation Bay offers one of the largest privately-owned waterways in the world, with the clean elegance of colonial-plantation architecture. Decompress from life’s pressures in the healing tranquility of an environment that truly feels “away from it all”. If you have ever spent time at a tropical plantation, you know what we mean. If not, come and discover a refreshingly different Flavor of Life.Whether you’re traveling for a family vacation or romantic getaway, for business or pleasure, this is far and away your best choice in the Philippines. More…

Visit Plantation bay website, www.plantationbay.com. A member of HRRAC Association.

Seeing the need to cope with the demand for spa services, a hotel firm is putting up a half-hectare traditional Japanese-inspired village to cater to more clients.

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa will invest on a 6,500-square-meter lot within their area in order to open a new and “unique” spa in the next two to three months.

“We have a limited spa and limited services to offer. (So) we want to add more,” Efren Belarmino, Plantation Bay general manager, told Sun.Sar Cebu.

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Situated amidst lush tropical landscaped gardens and within the arm of a beautiful private  cove, Shangri-La’s Mactan Island Reosrt and Spa offers an exciting selection of recreational facilities, ranging racquet and ball sports to sailing and seadiving.

For more relaxed activity, the resorts’s Chi Spa offers the ultimate in pure indulgence and revitalisation. 

Whether you’re seeking a holiday with your family, a romantic getaway for two or simply a break from the city, Shangri-La’s Mactan Island Resort and Spa is very definitely the place to be.

Contact Shang-ri La at (+63-32)231 -0288 or email mac@shangri-la.com. 

Lancaster Cebu Condo Hotel Opens Doors to Guests -| NewswireToday

Lancaster Cebu Resort Residences [LCRR] in Mactan, Cebu, is now ready to accept guests in the condotel. Under the management of Lancaster Hotels, Land and Properties, Inc. [LHLPI], the condotel operation of LCRR was soft launched March 2007.

Summer must have started here in the Philippines. Welcome sunshine!

Summer time is here and for sure beaches and vacations always come to mind during these times. Bantayan is an option for those who find Boracay too expensive or too far. Though, I personally haven’t been to Bantayan yet, I have been to Boracay though for a couple of times. But this place sure is in my wish list of places to visit.

As what I have heard Bantayan is almost like Boracay less the commercialized atmosphere. Same powdery, white sand beaches, crystal clear waters which is ideal for snorkelling or diving. There are also caves and dive spots to visit, just hire a boat to get you to the destinations you wish to visit.

By land, one can take the two-hour bus ride from the northern bus terminal in Cebu City up to San Remigo or drive your own vehicle. From there, inter-island ferries to Santa Fe in Bantayan Island and to Malapascua are available. For those who have their own vehicles the ferry charge is somewhere around P1,000++. There is also a night ferry from Cebu City to Sta. Fe; travel time is about nine hours.

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Saudi royal family to invest in Bohol resort - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

Saudi Arabia’s royal family is buying up a chunk of Panglao Island in Bohol, where they intend to put up a six-star resort.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo herself disclosed the news in a speech at the Bohol Youth Day celebration on Saturday at the Carlos P. Garcia Sports Complex here where she also rallied support for Team Unity senatorial bets.

The President made the disclosure to prove “the Philippines has regained world confidence because of its growing economy and stabilizing politics.”

Ms Arroyo said the Saudi Arabian royal family, through its Kingdom Holdings, expressed their intention to invest $150 million in Panglao through a tie-up with Ayala Land.

Hilutungan Island, Cordova, Cebu, the Philippines.

Hilutungan is the island and sun beach resort, an affiliate of Cordova Reef in the main island. Across this island, a little further north is the Nalusuan Island which also has its fish sanctuary but mostly of those aquarium-type small colorful fishes. Hilutungan’s sanctuary, which I like most, is the one facing Cordova and has more variety with those meter long fishes. it is a lonely island with accommodating people and wide stretches of shifting sugar-fine white sand. when we came across  here last year, i reallty love to stay for a long time. 

It is a sun-and-sea destinations every summer (March-May) in Cebu: the island of Hilutungan. The choice is not really for the resort above, which is ridiculously expensive, but for its nearby marine sanctuary where teeming colorful fishes of various sizes literally feed off your hands while snorkelling (bring bread of course). Pumpboat boats could be rented from takeoff points in Mactan between $20-50 for the entire day. Diving or snorkelling fee at the sanctuary is about $1 and is for the island funds and the Dept of Envrionment and Natural Resources which maintain the fabulous marine sanctuary.

It is a real paradise! 

If u want a quick getaway from the fastlane, pack up your bags and relax. Just an hour away from the city, Danao City offers a unique hideaway which will surely relax your weary mind.

El Salvador has been around for quite a while now. However, major improvements weren’t started until a few years ago (maybe 2004 or 2005). El Salvador used to have these small Wigwam Huts (Php400). Now, bigger and better rooms take the place of these “roofed beds”.

LOCATED in Sabang, Danao City, Elsalvador Resort is just an hour, ride away from the hustle-and-blustle pace of Cebu City. This resort is a perfect place for family, friends or lovers on a leisure trip. Elsalvador Resort has 29 accommodation units equipped with great amenities.

To complement its excellent facilities, the resort also has a warm and friendly staff. Indeed, Elsalvador offers a lifestyle partaking of the marvels of nature and the splendor of the timeless gifts of the earth.

“Elsalvador is the best place for rest and recreation,” says resort manager Iris Barrameda, adding, that the resort will be added 16 suite rooms to cater to all clients especially during the summer season. “For P980 to P1, 980 you can already spend a wonderful holiday at Elsalvador Resort.”

Malapascua is described by the lonely planet as “The Thinking Man’s Boracay” and is the next greatest beach discovery after Boracay. It is like Boracay 5 /10 years ago or I would describe it as Boracay less the nightlife (very quiet at night!) . The sand is sugary fine and the waters are calm such that you can imagine you have a large swimming pool that you can swim for miles. Malapascua  is a good thing to do adventure in time for the summer season and specially holy week which is the peak season for these beaches.

Malapascua, is an island off the northern tip of Cebu Province, in the Philippines. It’s about 130 kms. (80 mi.) from the City of Cebu to Maya and about 30 mins. pumpboat ride, an outriggered boat to the island. Electricity and transportation in the island is scarce. 

The island has long been visited by European tourist mostly from Switzerland and Germany, since it was being promoted by tourist who have been to the island. It was just recently that many local tourist, myself included, who have also visited this Island paradise.

Malapascua offers a crystal clear waters, white sand, fresh catch and best of all, the tranquility that the island has to offer. Dive spots are numerous around Malapascua with some World War II wrekage and rich marine life.

For more details about Malapascua, click here.

Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa announce the appointment of Stefano A. Ruzza as its Director of Operations, with effect from 4 September 2006.

At the international hospitality chain’s first and only Hilton Worldwide Resort in the Philippines, Ruzza will provide direction for all of the hotel’s operational departments including Front Desk Service, Food & Beverage/Kitchen, Housekeeping, Engineering, Security, Purchasing among others. At Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa, Ruzza’s responsibilities include ensuring the smooth operation of these departments with a focus on maximization of revenue and profit, staff training and implementation of international Hilton service standards. Ruzza will also be in charge of all preparation for the forthcoming ASEAN Summit for which Hilton Cebu is one of the official hotel partners responsible for hosting the delegates which include Heads of States and Prime Ministers, and international media. More…