By BOY RYAN B. ZABAL
BORACAY - The popular island paradise of Boracay was voted among the top ten holiday destinations in Asia in a recent Smart Travel Asia online survey.
The "Island of the Gods”, Bali, Indonesia ranked first followed by Thai island of Phuket. The South Indian idyll of Kerala in India came in third while the neon-powered city of Hong Kong is fourth.
Bangkok, Thailand co-ranked with Hoi An, Vietnam in fifth for the best holiday destinations in Asia.
According to Smart Travel Asia, Bali remains a peaceful ritual-minded Hindu enclave in a bustling Muslim country and Phuket for its string of wonderful beaches, fine food, nightlife and special Thai can-do hospitality.
Boracay, off mainland Panay, climbed one position to share the sixth spot with newcomers Goa, India and Langkawi, Malaysia.
Boracay is the top island beach destination in the country with over 400,000 travelers in the first six months this year, data from the Department of Tourism showed.
The island of Palawan and Chiang Mai in Thailand were ranked seventh followed by Angkor (Siem Reap, Cambodia,) Shanghai, China and Tokyo, Japan. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Koh Samui, Thailand in ninth while Penang, Malaysia and Rajasthan, India in the tenth spot.
Mandala Spa of Boracay was also ranked 24th for the Best Spa Hotels in Asia, Cebu Pacific ranked fourth for Best Budget Airlines and Philippine Airlines maintained the tenth spot for Best Cabin Service Worldwide.
Smart Travel Asia, the region’s only dedicated online travel magazine with over one million readers worldwide, also voted the best business hotels, luxury resorts, spas, business cities, shopping spots, and the world's best airlines and airports.
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Saturday, August 29, 2009
Dental Tourism in Asia
The world economic crisis moves people to look for more ways to save money, especially when it comes to their dental needs.
Dental tourism has already proved itself to be one of the best solutions for this purpose.
It’s easy, accessible, and interesting for most persons. There are some leading countries who have already shown their efficiency in this emerging field.
Emerging Developing Countries
Dental tourism is a subset of the medical tourism, when a person travels abroad to have the necessary dental treatment. Usually, developing countries are being chosen. They are cheaper and the quality of service is high. In fact, saving money is the main purpose. 95% of persons who take advantage of dental tourism have confirmed this. However, when it comes to choosing which clinic to visit, quality still remains first.
Dental tourism can help you save from 30% to 70% on dental treatment. The final result depends on the country you choose and the quantity of work that is going to be done. It’s simple: the more teeth you are going to treat, the more money you are going to save, especially when you don’t have dental insurance.
About 50% of the American population does not have dental insurance and that reflects on the population’s dental health. That’s another reason people look for alternative methods of tooth treatment, considering that U.S. clinics are too expensive. Besides, it’s a perfect occasion to travel and see the world. Some dental tourism destinations, like the Philippines or Thailand, are really beautiful countries.
In the Philippines you may visit this site http://dentistphilippines.webs.com
Dental tourism has already proved itself to be one of the best solutions for this purpose.
It’s easy, accessible, and interesting for most persons. There are some leading countries who have already shown their efficiency in this emerging field.
Emerging Developing Countries
Dental tourism is a subset of the medical tourism, when a person travels abroad to have the necessary dental treatment. Usually, developing countries are being chosen. They are cheaper and the quality of service is high. In fact, saving money is the main purpose. 95% of persons who take advantage of dental tourism have confirmed this. However, when it comes to choosing which clinic to visit, quality still remains first.
Dental tourism can help you save from 30% to 70% on dental treatment. The final result depends on the country you choose and the quantity of work that is going to be done. It’s simple: the more teeth you are going to treat, the more money you are going to save, especially when you don’t have dental insurance.
About 50% of the American population does not have dental insurance and that reflects on the population’s dental health. That’s another reason people look for alternative methods of tooth treatment, considering that U.S. clinics are too expensive. Besides, it’s a perfect occasion to travel and see the world. Some dental tourism destinations, like the Philippines or Thailand, are really beautiful countries.
In the Philippines you may visit this site http://dentistphilippines.webs.com
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Bohol in Taiwan's ice cream ad
The pristine white beaches, crystal-clear waters, and historical landmarks, are among the attractions of Bohol that captivated the makers of DuRoyal, the number one ice cream brand in Taiwan, which led them to make it the location for their ad campaign shoot for 2009.
Every year, DuRoyal spearheads a unique promotional drive for their summer months, and this year they chose Bohol, Philippines for their main location. The campaign also includes a raffle that would entitle one hundred lucky winners to a dream trip to the country.
According to Secretary Ace Durano of the Department of Tourism (DoT), whose team hosted the crew for the duration of their shoot, “The country’s exposure in an international commercial for a successful ice cream brand reaffirms our country’s position as a best-selling summer destination. Our partnerships with leading companies continue to strengthen the Philippines’ international marketing links.”
Durano added that at the recent visit of DuRoyal executives in Bohol, they were impressed with the hospitality of the Boholanos as well as its serene and appealing environment.
Eduardo Jarque, Jr., Undersecretary for Tourism Planning and Promotions, also noted, “The producers commented that Bohol was the perfect choice for their ice cream brand’s latest ad campaign, to be launched in time for the summer holidays in Taiwan.”
DuRoyal was declared as the number one ice cream brand in Taiwan, according to Breakthrough Magazine, their country’s leading publication, and the International Center of Photography (ICT) Marketing Year Book.
Aiming at providing quality ice cream to the Taiwanese market because of its strict selection of the world’s finest ingredients for their products, DuRoyal maintains the highest standards.
In fact, DuRoyal’s bestselling product Crunch Pie overtook McDonald’s and Coca Cola as the leading consumer product in the Taiwanese market.
Their packaging design was awarded the Taiwan Packaging Star for five consecutive years, also receiving theWorldstar Excellence in the international competition.
Dir. Rica Bueno, Marketing Head for DoT Team Asia Pacific, said,“One of the highly-regarded consumer brands in Taiwan choosing the Philippines as the main highlight of their campaign is a privilege we are grateful for.”
The TV commercial is part of the joint promotions campaign of the DoT and DuRoyal to feature the RP's attractions through its ice cream product line.
Every year, DuRoyal spearheads a unique promotional drive for their summer months, and this year they chose Bohol, Philippines for their main location. The campaign also includes a raffle that would entitle one hundred lucky winners to a dream trip to the country.
According to Secretary Ace Durano of the Department of Tourism (DoT), whose team hosted the crew for the duration of their shoot, “The country’s exposure in an international commercial for a successful ice cream brand reaffirms our country’s position as a best-selling summer destination. Our partnerships with leading companies continue to strengthen the Philippines’ international marketing links.”
Durano added that at the recent visit of DuRoyal executives in Bohol, they were impressed with the hospitality of the Boholanos as well as its serene and appealing environment.
Eduardo Jarque, Jr., Undersecretary for Tourism Planning and Promotions, also noted, “The producers commented that Bohol was the perfect choice for their ice cream brand’s latest ad campaign, to be launched in time for the summer holidays in Taiwan.”
DuRoyal was declared as the number one ice cream brand in Taiwan, according to Breakthrough Magazine, their country’s leading publication, and the International Center of Photography (ICT) Marketing Year Book.
Aiming at providing quality ice cream to the Taiwanese market because of its strict selection of the world’s finest ingredients for their products, DuRoyal maintains the highest standards.
In fact, DuRoyal’s bestselling product Crunch Pie overtook McDonald’s and Coca Cola as the leading consumer product in the Taiwanese market.
Their packaging design was awarded the Taiwan Packaging Star for five consecutive years, also receiving theWorldstar Excellence in the international competition.
Dir. Rica Bueno, Marketing Head for DoT Team Asia Pacific, said,“One of the highly-regarded consumer brands in Taiwan choosing the Philippines as the main highlight of their campaign is a privilege we are grateful for.”
The TV commercial is part of the joint promotions campaign of the DoT and DuRoyal to feature the RP's attractions through its ice cream product line.
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