THE year 2007 opens with a bang for Western Visayas tourism with the arrival of two charter groups from the Russia Federation in Boracay Island Jan. 5,6 and 8.The groups carry 403 Russian tourists from Vladivostok and Kransncyarsk, Siberia.
Department of Tourism (DOT) Director Edwin G. Trompeta said these charters are scheduled every first week of January in conjunction with the Orthodox New Year in Russia. The groups are staying an average of 8-10 days.
Blue Horizon Travel and Tours, Inc., the company handling the charter groups from Russia since early 90’s with Boracay and Cebu as the main destinations, is optimistic that with the completion of Iloilo and Silay airports, Western Visayas will be beneficiary of direct international flights in the future.
The local governments of Aklan and Malay together with the DOT, PNP have been requested to extend courtesies to the group and ensure the safe, convenient and comfortable stay of the visitors in the island.
The cooperation of the LGU and the composite security task force in Boracay has been requested considering that Boracay has limited entry and exit capabilities for the efficient handling in case of the emergency situation.
It is expected that Aklan province and Malay will realize considerable economic value from the charter.
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