There have an influx of tourist in this part of the country over the past years. Summer and long vacations benefits the tourism in Subic. The non-peak seasons and is something that needs to be taken advantage of as income from tourism dips in from July to August.
Tourism in the country attracted only 3 million visitors in 2009 compared to 20 million in Malaysia. Considering we have a lot to offer in terms of places to see, the number is quite disappointing. It goes to show that we have to have some serious overhaul as far as attracting tourist is concerned.
Subic has seen some development in terms of attractions in the previous years. Animal lovers will have some fun with Ocean adventure and Zoobic Safari and treetop adventure for some hair reaising experience with heights. But this may not be enough to attract a continuous flow of tourist all year round.
Tourism in the country attracted only 3 million visitors in 2009 compared to 20 million in Malaysia. Considering we have a lot to offer in terms of places to see, the number is quite disappointing. It goes to show that we have to have some serious overhaul as far as attracting tourist is concerned.
Subic has seen some development in terms of attractions in the previous years. Animal lovers will have some fun with Ocean adventure and Zoobic Safari and treetop adventure for some hair reaising experience with heights. But this may not be enough to attract a continuous flow of tourist all year round.
| Aviation firm invests $1.1M in Subic airport |
| SUBIC BAY FREEPORT -Efforts by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) to carve a niche in aircraft chartering service finally hit pay dirt, as an aviation company based in Guam decided to establish a world-class, full-service aviation center here at the Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA). Aviation Concepts Holdings (AC), an American-Canadian joint venture, is investing US$1.1-million to rehabilitate facilities at the SBIA and start operations by mid-September, said Anthony Decostes, the firm's senior vice-president. Decostes said they are committed to offer a full range of aviation services and facilities to clients. These include ground handling, maintenance repair and overhaul, FBO facility with VIP crew lounge and amenities, air ambulance, aircraft scheduling and recordkeeping, aircraft detailing, hangarage and technical stop services. read more> |
