Department of Tourism - Region III

BEYOND BORACAY: Adopting the ASEAN Green Hotel Standard. The objective of this standard is to develop a Green Hotel Standard with a certification process which will increase the Environmentally-friendly and Energy Conservation in the ASEAN Accommodation industry, with a unified agreement across ASEAN Members States. The standard will establish a professional Green Hotel Operation; Environmental plan, Green product, Human Resource and environmental management, which will enable Environment and Communities to benefit from a collective approach to operational professionalism. Follow the link below:

http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/index.php?title=ASEANGreenHotelAward2018&func=all&pid=4489&tbl=1

Is a career in tourism right for you? If yes, try this link:
http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/index.php?title=CareerOpportunities&func=all&pid=4659&tbl=1

In search of a new Boracay...

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This April, we would like to celebrate with our partner in development here in Central Luzon, the Clark Development Corporation in their 25th Anniversary. Congratulations in all your successful endeavors and may you continue to improve the lives in the community. Cheers!

LEARN TO EARN. This is your chance to earn a certificate as a travel agent like many others and at the same time secure a DOT accreditation thereafter. Keep tab of these dates: April 18-20, 2018. For info, follow the link here: http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/index.php?title=TravelAgencySeminar&func=all&pid=4460&tbl=1

See you there!

Fun, Cultural and Family-friendly Activities in Clark, Pampanga Inspired by Jack Kerouac's "On the Road", Marky shares his experience through this collection of narratives and images of being on the road.

If you missed the Balloon Fiesta in Clark, here's another chance for you to see the famous hot-air balloons of Pampanga. Come witness the Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival. We'll see you there!

From 27 March 2018, Jetstar Asia will operate three weekly services between Clark in Pampanga and Osaka located in the Kansai region.




JETSTAR LAUNCHES FIRST DIRECT SERVICE TO OSAKA FROM CLARK

Hot on the heels of the recently launched services between Clark and Singapore, Jetstar Asia today announces a new direct service from Clark International Airport to Kansai International Airport in Japan.

From 27 March 2018, Jetstar Asia will operate three weekly services between Clark in Pampanga province and Osaka located in the Kansai region.

Jetstar Asia CEO Mr Bara Pasupathi said that this direct service is an exciting development and the first connection from Northern Luzon to Japan. We are delighted to bring this service to all our customers in this region.

Apart from the greater convenience for our travellers, this service will increase Jetstar’s capacity up to three services a week to Kansai International Airport and Clark will now be the latest gateway in the region for both Singapore and Filipino travellers to fly to Osaka.

From Singapore, Jetstar Asia currently operates up to 12 services through Taipei to Osaka and up to 5 services through Manila to Osaka.

“Clark International Airport will be the second gateway in the region for Singapore and Japanese travelers to fly to the Philippines,” said Mr Pasupathi.

Collective from Taipei, Manila and now Clark, Jetstar Asia and Jetstar Japan will now operate up to 23 services to Osaka.

President and CEO of Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) Mr Alexander Cauguiran said: “This is another good news this new year! Our business travellers or family tourists from
Northern and Central Luzon, and those who wish to visit our popular local destinations may now fly Jetstar Asia to and from Japan via Clark and at the same time enjoy low fares."

"Jetstar Asia is one of our dependable partners in the development of Clark airport. The newest Clark-Osaka route is indeed a fresh development as it will be a welcome addition to the growing number of passengers and to Clark's 166 international weekly flights."

To celebrate the new flights, Jetstar Asia will introduce a special 24-hour sale for its flights from Clark to Osaka from today at 9am to 8.59am. Fares are available for purchase from PHP1,598 at Jetstar.com.

From 27 January at 9am to 30 January at 9am, sale fares will be available for purchase from PHP2,198 at Jetstar.com

One-way Economy Starter Fares+ from the Philippines starts from PHP4,698.

The new service will be operated by Jetstar Asia’s 180-seat Airbus A320.

From Manila, customers can also connect up to 17 international services on sister airline, Jetstar Japan to Narita, Osaka and Nagoya in Japan.