Refurbished Coron Philippines Airport Boosts Tourism, Local EconomyThe number of tourists visiting Coron in northern Palawan has continued to increase because of the upgraded airport in the town, boosting local economy and providing livelihood opportunities to the residents, Coron Mayor Marjo Reyes said. ”The airport project has greatly helped our tourism industry and has created a chain reaction in our local economy," Reyes said. He said the Francisco Reyes airport located on Busuanga Island in Coron has enhanced tourism, not only in the town but also in other municipalities in the Calamianes Island Group (Culion, Busuanga and Linapacan). The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) funded the P150-million Coron Philippines airport project. ”It creates a chain reaction from among our small to large tourism and business and establishments here”, Reyes, a younger brother of Governor Joel T. Reyes, said. ”It provides more employment and sustains the economic growth in Coron,” he added, citing that at least 12 municipal and provincial governments-employed personnel are also detailed for the airport’s operation. Reyes cited that since the opening of the airport project last November, tourist arrivals both domestic and international, have registered an increase from 5,000 to 25,000 on a quarterly basis. The Francisco Reyes airport serves as a jump-off point to the nearby Calamian Group of Islands considered as among country’s major tourist destinations. Meanwhile, Provincial Board Member and Philippine Councilor’s League (PCL)-Palawan president Jim Gerald Pe said the airport has provided more tourism and economic activities, because it encourages more local and foreign tourists and traders to visit Coron and other Calamianes towns that are known for their pristine beaches and dive spots. Pe, a native of Coron Philippines, said the future of Calamianes’ tourism industry rests in the natural wonders that serve as year-round attractions for visitors. He foresees that Calamianes will overtake Puerto Princesa City in three to five years in terms of tourist arrivals. On the other hand, Al B. Linsangan III, president of Calamianes Association of Tourism Establishments (CATE), said that different tourism establishments in Calamianes have also observed an influx of tourists due to upgraded airport. CATE is composed of more than 50 tourism-related business establishments which are uniting efforts to further attain a sustainable tourism approach aimed to achieve long term benefits through balanced economic and environmental protection of the Calamianes area. Linsangan said CATE officers and members have vowed to provide competitive tourism services and rates with those in Boracay. On March 25, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo further enhanced tourism competitiveness in the area, leading the groundbreaking ceremony of the multi-million dollar island resort project on Dinaran Island. Businessman Salvador Zamora partnered with Banyan Tree Holdings Limited (Banyan Tree) to open a hotel and resort in the 55-hectare uninhabited Dinaran island that is surrounded by stretches of white-sand beach which is just 15 minutes away by speedboat from the town proper. To date, Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAIR), Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific and Asian Spirit are regularly servicing the Manila-Coron Philippines direct flight.  "Fired Travel Agent Reveals How To Get Dirt Cheap Airfare Tickets!" The secrets exposed here will exceed your wildest of expectations. Manipulate airline companies' ticket pricing computer systems to give you $1,000's of discounts on your ticket. Earn free vouchers for airfare tickets just from making a phone call and without ever even flying at all! The KEY to traveling for cheap, and how to use this knowledge to get the biggest bargains!My Airfare Secrets »  "Discover The Truth About Free Flight Upgrades" Make no mistake: free flight upgrades are real. If you've ever wondered how to get a free fight upgrade or have tried to get one and failed, you need to read this information right now. Learn the most powerful flight upgrade techniques which you can actually use today. Discover unique pricing tactics to ensure you get the cheapest plane tickets possible. See in depth examples of how to save money on all your future flights. Free Flight Upgrades »
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