{"id":31695,"date":"2013-04-30T08:39:23","date_gmt":"2013-04-30T08:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/wordpress\/?p=31695"},"modified":"2013-04-30T08:39:23","modified_gmt":"2013-04-30T08:39:23","slug":"dot-sees-steady-tourism-growth-in-cl-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/2013\/04\/dot-sees-steady-tourism-growth-in-cl-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"DOT sees steady tourism growth in CL this year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CITY OF SAN FERNANDO \u2013The Department of Tourism (DOT) regional office here sees a steady tourism growth in Central Luzon this year.<br \/>\nDOT regional director Ronaldo Tiotuico said they expect tourist arrivals to continuously increase as marked with the good performance in the first three months of the year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe first three months of the year showed a good start in the local tourism industry and we expect a steady increase to continue throughout the year for both local and foreign tourists,\u201d Tiotuico said.<\/p>\n<p>DOT data showed that local and foreign tourists that visited the region in January reached to 71,131.<br \/>\nIn February and March, tourist arrivals were registered at 61,215 and 65,325, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>With this summer season, the DOT official said more tourists are visiting the region\u2019s top destinations.<br \/>\nOur region is becoming a favorite destination by tourists because it offers awesome natural and man-made tourist attractions, nice beaches, hot spring resorts and colorful festivals, he said.<\/p>\n<p>He particularly cited the wave pools in Bulacan and beaches in Zambales and Baler where surfing competitions are being held during summer season.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, Tiotuico underscored the importance of DOT-DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways) convergence project that would further boost the tourism growth in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The DOT-DPWH convergence project implements tourism road infrastructure program.<\/p>\n<p>These are road projects leading to tourist destinations in the region, Tiotuico said as he cited as example the road improvements of the Friendship Highway going to Clark International Airport, Biak na Bato in San Miguel, Bulacan and the one going to Baler, Aurora.<\/p>\n<p>With this, he said the DOT-3 is upbeat to meet its target 10-percent increase in tourist arrivals this year.<br \/>\nLast year, more than two million tourists visited the region. \u25cf (PNA)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.headlinegl.com\/dot-sees-steady-tourism-growth-in-cl-this-year\/\">http:\/\/www.headlinegl.com\/dot-sees-steady-tourism-growth-in-cl-this-year\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Enjoyable place for traveler to hang out near Manila for family bonding is Clearwater Beach Resort<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Highly recommended summer vacation destination outside Manila is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark, a safe and convenient tourist spot that offers natural ambience for visitors to enjoy the outdoors with no stress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Holy Week gives hard-working Manila residents a break from the stressful life at work.\u00a0 Many residents of Manila decide to go out of town to the North, to Subic, Angeles City, Pampanga and Clark Philippines in search for a peaceful and tranquil lake and beach resort hotel for the family to spend some quality time together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Manila residents travel out of town to the north to relax and unwind in a good resort in Pampanga that is suitable for family bonding.\u00a0 The best resort in Pampanga is Clearwater which is located in Clark.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Family bonding is a regular activity in the Philippines for families living in cities like Cebu and Manila where residents experience a lot of stress from work.\u00a0 Many choose to travel out of town to the north for family bonding in a resort in Pampanga.\u00a0 Clearwater Resort is the most popular destination for family bonding as well as team building because it offers over 10 exclusive venues for events and gatherings.\u00a0 This resort is Pampanga is highly recommended by event organizers and trip advisories for family bonding, company outings, retreats and team building near Manila.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Philippines Travel Guide just unveiled recommendations and tips for Holy Week and Easter Holidays in Philippines.\u00a0 The report covers highly recommended resorts and hotels in North Luzon, nice getaway destinations for families with children, safe and convenient place for tourists to relax and unwind, good restaurants, resto bars, pubs and fine dining establishments in Pampanga, frequently visited places as well as historical sites in Angeles City, Pampanga, Clark Philippines.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The best getaway destination vacation spot near Manila is the safe and accessible private resort Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark Pampanga, a 13-hectare property with lake, beach, picnic grounds and small number of cottages.\u00a0 Parents enjoy a good round of golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga while children enjoy the outdoor picnic facilities of the best hotel near Manila, Philippines.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Clark is already a popular destination for golfers from Manila.\u00a0 Clark Freeport offers some of the best golf courses in Pampanga and outshines many golf clubs and golf courses elsewhere in the Philippines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For inquiries and bookings, &lt;a href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/contact\/index.html&#8221;&gt;Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort for inquiries and reservations now&lt;\/a&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&lt;strong&gt; Clearwater Resort and Country Club, Clark Pampanga &lt;\/strong&gt;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Creekside Road near Centennial Expo,<\/p>\n<p>Clark Freeport, Pampanga Philippines 2023<\/p>\n<p>(045) 889-5151 0917-520-4403\u00a0 0922-870-5177<\/p>\n<p>Joanne or Jeremy or Loydha<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&lt;strong&gt;Getting to this lake and beach resort in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&lt;em&gt;After entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway MA Roxas, passing the stand-along wine shop called Clark Wine Center on the right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, one will hit a major intersection.\u00a0 Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road.\u00a0 YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on the right just 200m down. &lt;\/em&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10729\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\">&lt;a href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Family-on-log-100.jpg&#8221;&gt;&lt;img src=&#8221;http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Family-on-log-100-225&#215;300.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221; width=&#8221;180&#8243; height=&#8221;240&#8243; class=&#8221;size-medium wp-image-10729&#8243; \/&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;<p id=\"caption-attachment-10729\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Family Bonding by the famous lake of Clark Pampanga<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com&#8221;&gt;http:\/\/www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&lt;strong&gt;Manila Sales Office&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&lt;em&gt;3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,<\/p>\n<p>Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605&lt;\/em&gt;<\/p>\n<p>(632) 637-5019\u00a0\u00a0 0917-520-4393\u00a0 Rea or Chay<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Email:\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com\">Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qngtcg4mmRw\">http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qngtcg4mmRw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/booking\/make-reservation.html\">http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/booking\/make-reservation.html<\/a>&#8220;&gt;Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort to reserve a venue for your upcoming event now&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&lt;a href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com&#8221;&gt;http:\/\/www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com&lt;\/a&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list.\u00a0 It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone.\u00a0 For more information, visit &lt;a href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.YatsRestaurant.com&#8221;&gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.YatsRestaurant.com%3c\/a\">http:\/\/www.YatsRestaurant.com&lt;\/a<\/a>&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines\u00a0 &lt;a href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.YatsLeisure.com&#8221;&gt;http:\/\/www.YatsLeisure.com&lt;\/a&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.<\/p>\n<p>&lt;a href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.ClarkWineCenter.com&#8221;&gt;http:\/\/www.ClarkWineCenter.com&lt;\/a&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines?\u00a0 You may want to check out these sites also:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&lt;a href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.LondonPubClark.com&#8221;&gt;http:\/\/www.LondonPubClark.com&lt;\/a&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&lt;a href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com&#8221;&gt;http:\/\/www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com&lt;\/a&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&lt;a href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.ClarkPhilippines.com&#8221;&gt;http:\/\/www.ClarkPhilippines.com&lt;\/a&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&lt;a href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.YatsWineCellars.com&#8221;&gt;http:\/\/www.YatsWineCellars.com&lt;\/a&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For jobs and business investment opportunities in the Philippines please visit &lt;a href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.yilp.com&#8221;&gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.yilp.com%3c\/a\">http:\/\/www.yilp.com&lt;\/a<\/a>&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hot Line for what\u2019s happening in Clark: 045 889-5151 or 0927-940-2669 \u00a0ask for Loydha<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>0915-542-6250 (Jeramie)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CITY OF SAN FERNANDO \u2013The Department of Tourism (DOT) regional office here sees a steady tourism growth in Central Luzon this year. DOT regional director Ronaldo Tiotuico said they expect tourist arrivals to continuously increase as marked with the good performance in the first three months of the year. \u201cThe first three months of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31695","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-about-the-philippines-pampanga-clark-and-angeles-city"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31695","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31695"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31695\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31695"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31695"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31695"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}