The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Municipality of Malay jointly inaugurated today the Boracay Tourist Information and Assistance Centre (BTIAC) to better address the various information, safety, and security concerns of tourists.

Boracay Island Tourist Information Center

The inauguration was attended by Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr., Malay Mayor John P. Yap, PNP Police Chief Inspector Christopher Prangan, DOT officials, private sector partners Smart Communications and TAO Corporation, and other private sector representatives.

The Centre was inaugurated at a very opportune time with the unfolding of the summer season as throngs of domestic and foreign tourists have started flocking the popular party-island in the Philippines. “Boracay is very much the face of Philippine tourism today: beauty and constant improvement in action. And that is the work we will continue to work on,” Secretary Jimenez said.

The Centre aims to deliver more accurate and up-to-date tourism-related information to visitors, as well as strengthen risk reduction and management systems for the safety and security of tourists. The Centre is located at the beach front of Station 2, formerly Boracay Boat Station 2, in Barangay Balabag, Boracay Smart Communications volunteered to renovate the old boat station and transformed it into the Information Centre. City Watch Snaptech, an expert in rendering emergency and medical response services, has been tapped to conduct basic response seminars for volunteers in the island. Meanwhile, Lifeguard Rescue Team, will be on alert for technical rescues. As an adjunct to this effort, the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) Tourist Assistance Desks will serve to complement the newly-launched Centre.

DOT Undersecretary Maria Victoria Jasmin said, “We are installing tourist information and emergency medical response counters in all these destinations, and we are piloting it in Boracay considering it is one among those with high tourist traffic all year-round. This is a collaborative project of the Department, the local government of Malay and the private sector, represented by the Lifeguard Rescue Team, City Watch Snaptech, and Smart Communications.”

In inaugurating the Centre, Secretary Jimenez proudly exclaimed: “Boracay is a genuine Filipino brand. Ano po ang ibig sabihin niyan? Pumapasok po sa travel agency ang mga tao sa ibang bansa, hindi pa namumutawi sa kanilang bibig ang salitang Pilipinas, binabanggit na ang salitang ‘Boracay.’”

In closing, the Tourism Secretary encouraged Boracay stakeholders to continue being the inspiration for the rest of the country. “Continue to inspire your country. Be the Boracay we will always be proud of. And I guarantee you, you are not going to get competition from the rest of the Philippines. You are going to get recognition from your people as being the place where the Filipino brand called Boracay finally calls the Filipino brand to rise,” Secretary Jimenez beamed.

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Department of Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez led the inauguration of the one-kilometer submarine water pipeline along the Caticlan-Boracay channel that will augment the existing 13-year old pipeline supplying water to Boracay from mainland Malay town. The P126-M submarine pipe, constructed by Boracay Island Water Company (BIWC), a subsidiary of Manila Water Company, the East Zone concessionaire of Metro Manila, is intended to further improve the island’s water supply.

Boracay Island

Jimenez’s presence in Boracay brings to fore pressing development issues plaguing the island such as zoning and environmental concerns. He took positive note of the improvements in water supply and wastewater management since BIWC started operations in 2009. The island now enjoys better water supply, with 96% of the population now having 24/7 water service. The quality of tap water has also improved significantly, with 100% compliance with the stringent parameters of the Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water.

Secretary Jimenez says the new submarine pipeline is expected to provide improved water supply and water pressure in the underserved areas of Boracay.  “I salute the partnership between Boracay Water, the local government and TIEZA for turning things around and making things happen here in Boracay.  As the premier tourist destination in the country, we need to ensure that the basic services such as water and wastewater services for the locals as well as tourists are well-provided.   This is also ensuring the sustainability of the island paradise for the years to come,” says Jimenez.

Over the past two years, BIWC has also upgraded wastewater management in the island. From 31%, it is expected to hit its 52% service coverage target by the end of 2012. The upgrading of the island’s sewage treatment plant also ensured that the treated wastewater being flushed back into natural waters is within environmental compliance standards keeping the beaches pristine.

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Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr. lauds the good gesture of Sotero Canonoy, a taxi driver who surrendered a bag left by three male German tourists whom he ferried from SM Mall of Asia to NAIA Terminal 1 on March 23 at about 10:00 PM.

Its More Fun in the Philippines

“This is one happy piece of news that we need to hear more of.  Mr. Canonoy’s action exemplifies the innate goodness of our countrymen.  It gives support to the positive image we wish to portray through our “It’s more fun in the Philippines” campaign.  We want to highlight these good news as normal than unusual,” Jimenez enthused.

The incident was first reported on March 26 during GMA7’s Aksyon Ora Mismo and repeated over other public service programs of the network.  It was through Wednesday’s morning report over DZBB that the information reached the DOT.  Mr. Canonoy was said to have turned over the bag which contained a laptop, PSP, cell phone, wristwatch, some clothes and medicines.  His mother, Nanay Cita, who was a participant in the first Survivor Philippines Castaway reality TV series, suggested that they seek assistance from the network to make public the find, as well as to help trace the owners.  Efforts are now focused on gaining more leads from NAIA authorities and the German Embassy to determine the identities of the tourists and ensure that the belongings are returned to them.

“This is what we mean by tourism is everybody’s business.  Each little good thing adds up to the fun picture of Philippine tourism.   And as important as the first impression upon arrival are the good memories that a visitor brings with him until he departs.  In this particular case, the DOT is pleased to note that the DZBB team perseveres in helping resolve this matter.  We all are part of the tourism experience as we all are likewise, beneficiaries.  We all need to do our share of good, for tourism to make a dent in our economy and in our respective lives,” Secretary Jimenez said.

The DOT enjoins everybody to share more good news through the agency’s Twitter (@DOTPhilippines) and Facebook (Department of Tourism) accounts, as well as through its new campaign website http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/.

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Malasimbo Arts and Music Festival is one of the most popular festivals celebrated by people across Philippines. The festival takes place in the Puerto Galera area in Philippines. One of the major attractions of this festival is the presence of Mount Malasimbo itself in the background of Puerto Galera.

Lets get the Party Started @ Malasimbo

Puerto Galera is mainly located on the northern tip on the island of Mindoro. Puerto Galera provides visitors with an unparalleled experience to visitors, especially when it comes to scuba diving.

The festival actually reflects the continuing advancements that the country has made in music, arts as well as cultural landscape. The festival also conveys a compelling message to the people across the world on marine preservation as well as reforestation by means of combining the spirit of blending traditional as well as contemporary arts & culture.

Malasimbo festival mainly takes place in the outdoors of a natural amphitheater which is situated on the foot of Mount Malasimbo.

The festival is mainly a two day event which coincides with the full moon that showcases on the Mangyan tribe’s art and music along with traditional handicrafts that includes weaving as well as basketry.

The Malasimbo festival is also seen as a way of promoting natural eco tourism resources by wooing both the domestic as well as international tourists. The Malasimbo festival usually takes place in the month of March every year.

The main sponsors of this festival include well known brands. Some of them are Sofitel Luxury Hotels, Lafarge, Rogue, Ticket World, Manila Light and Travel Life Magazine. The festival is also sponsored by the Department of Tourism, Philippines.

The festival showcases visual art pieces of well known personalities such as Billy Bonnevie, Gus Albor, Karla Cachola, Agnes Arellano and Niccolo Jose.

The music performances in the Malasimbo festival include the presence of performers such as Joe Bataan who is also known as the Latin Soul King as well as DJ Kentaro who is a hip hop DJ from Japan.

For providing more fun and entertainment for the visitors who comes for the festival, Malasim Boat Parties are also provided which will give the visitors a memorable view of the lush green area with crystal clear waters in Puerto Galera.

Workshops are also provided at the Sculpture Garden which provides visitors an opportunity to enjoy the art forms such as jewelry making, yoga, crafts class, art class, carving workshop as well as drum making classes.

The visitors can get around Puerto Galera by means of using public transportation services such as air-conditioned buses as well as ferry service. Visitors can also reach Puerto Galera by using private charters.

The visitors can also choose to sit on the mats as well as throw pillows in Mount Malasimbo rain forest as the background and surrounded by trees. The festival always provides a limelight on the natural beauty of Puerto Galera in addition to showcasing the Arts as well as Musical richness in Philippines. It is sure a place worth visiting once in a lifetime!

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Secretary of Tourism Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr. leaves for Germany this week to lead a 41-man delegation from the Philippines that will participate in the annual International Tourismus Bourse (ITB), the world’s largest travel trade show. Scheduled on March 7-11, 2012 in Berlin, ITB includes booth exhibits of national and local tourist offices, travel-related companies and other service providers.

Beach in Quezon Province

“Our participation in ITB this year is quite significant because it’s the first time for us to roll out the ‘It’s more fun in the Philippines’ campaign in a global event,” Jimenez said. He added, “About half of the travel business is traded through the international travel bourse.” The tourism chief explained that the ITB is institutional among travel wholesalers where direct selling and networking is done.

He said that unknown to many people, a big percentage of travel packages are bought from the travel bourse as compared with travel packages bought from the Internet, or elsewhere.

“We are very confident that the new campaign will create a higher awareness level of the Philippines as an exciting and must-experience destination in Asia as we move towards our goal of 10 million foreign visitors by 2016,” Jimenez further said.

The creation and execution of a new brand is embodied in the National Tourism Development Plan or NTDP, which is the core of the tourism agenda of the Aquino administration.

The Philippine booth exhibit this year covers a total area of 180 square meters, which the DOT will share with its private sector partners representing a record 19 hotels, resorts, travel agents and tour operators. Significantly, the destinations represented have expanded to include Manila, Palawan, Boracay, Cebu, Bohol and Negros Oriental. The Philippine stand will carry the new and colorful design of the “it’s more fun in the Philippines” campaign. T-shirts, buri hats, buttons, baller bands, bags, and other giveaways carrying the new design will also be distributed.

Apart from the booth exhibits, ITB also provides the Philippine delegates with a venue to establish and renew linkages with their industry counterparts in Europe and other source markets. Meanwhile, the formal launch party will be at the Felix disco club in Berlin on March 8, where Filipino talents will entertain invited VIP guests from the travel trade and media.

Every year ITB draws about 180,000 visitors and 10,000 exhibitors from over 180 countries. The Philippines has been participating in the fair since 1985. With the new Philippine brand gaining momentum, the DOT is optimistic of an even more fun and successful participation this year.

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The Philippine Department of Tourism and the local government units of Puerto Galera and Oriental Mindoro extend support to the organizers of the 2nd Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival. Led by Mr. Hubert d’ Aboville, President of the Chamber of Commerce in European Union, this years celebration is expected to out-stage its initial run that lured in more than 1,500 tourists in 2011.

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Taking place at the foot of Mount Malasimbo in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, the festival promises to be more fun as thousands of foreign and local tourists flock to the island for the annual music festival this March 2 – 3, 2012.

“The natural amphitheater overlooking the Puerto Galera Bay, one of the most beautiful bays in the world, produces a one-of-a-kind acoustic that is truly a wonder of the place,” says Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez Jr.

The event is seen to be one of the important festivals as it spearheads the Philippines continued advancement in music, arts and culture. It blends traditional, contemporary, international and local arts and culture with an environmental approach trough reforestation and marine preservation.

Volume Unite Entertainment president Miro Grgic, a Croatian sound engineer will improve this years staging of the Malasimbo Festival, as he adds more musical and visual artists to the line-up.

Among the artists who will grace the event are Joe Bataan from New York, DJ Kentaro, Kyoto Jazz Massive and DJ To-Ru of Japan, Futureboogie DJ’s from the UK, and local artist such as Up Dharma Down, Radioactive Sago, Joey Ayala and more.

As a long term goal, Malasimbo’s organizers aim to improve the lives of the indigenous Mangyan tribes and people residing in the area. Last years proceeds went to the reforestation in Mount Malasimbo.

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Cruising in Galapagos Island is an unusual trip that makes your holiday more adventurous and exciting. If you want to enjoy the complete Island, you require at least eight days for covering the whole area. It is always advisable to visit the Island by ship available at variable costs.

These ships are well designed and equipped as they contain everything you require to enjoy your Galapagos Cruises. You can place an advance booking for a luxurious or a cheaper ship according to your budget. Galapagos is a chain of 18 Islands that was discovered by volcano eruption about 5 million years ago. This Island has various hot tourism attractions that makes your visit a life time experience.

Santa Cruz is one of the most lovable destinations located in the middle of Island chain. It is necessary to take a cruise for visiting this area. Once you board the cruise, you will find a guide that makes you familiar with the beautiful destination and varied animals. If you are not prepared with the cruise in advance then hotels on Galapagos Island can also help you for booking a cruise. Cruise not only takes you around the area but also tells you about the beautiful spots where you can click photographs for a memorable experience.

If you are an animal lover then Galapagos Island is the right place to travel. The next beautiful attraction is Hood Island where you can find wild animals. You can click their photographs but not allowed to touch or tease them. If you watch them silently then you can see how animals enjoy their life. People have to follow rules to survive but animals have no rules or restrictions. They are free to live their life according to their own way. These animals are also safe by harsh environment and human torture.
You can walk there along with reptiles and you can even swim with sea lions.

This is quite an incredible experience that makes you more fearless from inside. It is quite common to visit hill station or some green areas. But visit to Galapagos Island is quite unique and equally exciting. You can also play with penguins there. You can find some rare species of birds that are difficult to seek at common places. It is quite unbelievable that you are observing those species so closely. You can also observe how animals eat their food and play with each other.

The next important step to consider is which is the best season to visit Galapagos Island? If you want to see penguins, you should visit Galapagos Island from May to September. December is the month of tortoise and May is the month of sea lions. April is good for snorkelers and also considered as best month for visiting Galapagos Island.

Now it is your choice when you want o visit Galapagos Island and what you want to see there. For visiting Galapagos Island in budget check the tour packages online. Some travel agencies offer exciting deals at very affordable prices that makes your trip the best and in budget.

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The Organizers of the 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012 (PIHABF) have developed this annual event to be the largest spectator event in the Philippines. Each year, bigger and better events, competitions and attractions are added to the Fiesta. The Fiesta site at Air Force City, Diosdado Macapagal International Airport, Clark Field has been enlarged to cope with the expected 100,000 visitors who will attend the coming Fiesta 9-12 February, 2012.

2012 Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

To attract return visitors to the Fiesta, new activities are added each year. This year features a host of new displays and participants to thrill the crowds.

This year, the balloon Fiesta will host a total of 26 balloons including several specially shaped balloons. These will include “Iwi the Kiwi,” a kiwi-shaped balloon from New Zealand, and the ”Ice Cream Cone,” the “Birthday Cake,” and “Miss Daisy” from the USA. Belgian owners and pilots will be displaying and flying the orange-shaped “Sunkist Balloon.” A “Yellow Car” shaped balloon is coming from Germany.

Regular-shaped balloons will be coming from the USA, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Netherlands Austria, Japan, England, Korea and the Philippines. This year will also be the first time the Fiesta hosts pilots and a balloon from Poland. SM Clark will also be flying their brand new SM balloon for the first time this year.

Parachute drops form a staple of the Fiesta. This year, the Brunei Armed forces will provide a spectacular fifteen-man jump team. Malaysia will also be sending a team of fifteen skydivers. Our own PNP will also have twenty jumpers and there will be at least 15 independent jumpers from around the Philippines and Southeast Asia. In total this means we may have over 60 skydivers and the availability of the PAF C130 could promise a spectacular mass jump. For folks who wish to experience skydiving, we will have two professional skydivers from U.K. with tandem rigs.

The Armed forces of the Philippines have extended an invitation to the US, Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia and USA to attend a meeting of mutual cooperation. Fortuitously, this will occur immediately prior to the Hot Air Balloon fiesta. The countries attending have willingly accepted the invitation to be part of the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta and mark the end of the centennial year of aviation in the Philippines with their presence.

This provides a unique opportunity for fiesta-goers to see a F-16 Fighting Falcon and a C-17 Globemaster III, which will perform fly-bys and displays each day. Our own Philippine Air Force will exhibit and fly their SIAI Marchetti SF260TP turboprop trainers and give search and rescue flying demonstration. Within the show grounds, the PAF will have static displays of their military hardware, weapons and personnel. The Philippine Coast Guard will also perform a daily search and rescue demonstration using an Islander and a Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm Bo 105.

A 5-year restoration project of a classic Boeing Stearman biplane has finally been completed and this year the aircraft – designed in the 1940s – will perform at the fiesta each day. This bright yellow vintage trainer with its massive radial engine is a rarity in the skies above Asia, and the Fiesta is the best place to see this magnificent warbird in action.

This year, we will have the biggest contingent of motorized paragliders ever from Malaysia. More Filipino paraglider pilots will also participate and pilots from Australia and Spain will add to the truly international mix.

Visitors won’t want to miss the thrilling aerobatic routines of Capt. Meynard Halili in his Bellanca Super Decathalon. Loops, rolls, chandelles, stall turns, spins and many other highly complex flight maneuvers are a testament to his considerable skills and precision and the ability of his aircraft to withstand the enormous G-forces imposed during these breathtaking flight maneuvers.

Philippine resident and German Pilot Rolf Dunder will bring his single-seat glider and winch rig to fly above the show grounds each day, proving that you don’t need an engine to wow the crowd at the Fiesta. Achieving flight to 800 meters by means of a steel cable, Rolf will release at this altitude and skillfully find rising currents of air to sustain his flight over the crowds below.

The Philippines has become a destination of choice for many international student pilots taking their first steps into the world of commercial aviation. Many of the schools which offer private and commercial flight courses will have display booths in a dedicated area within the show grounds.

Static displays of aircraft, kites, hobbyist clubs, and military equipment will provide visitors plenty to see and do. The Aviators Ball held during the Fiesta is a good opportunity for pilots and aircraft operators to get together. This year, scholarship will be awarded to two aeronautical engineers from Roxas City.

A kid’s Activity Center sponsored by Crayola and Hot Dog on Stick, Kite making demonstrations and workshops, flight simulators, photo booths, and paint-balling grounds will further ensure that everyone finds something to do throughout the event. Of course, finding refreshing drinks and fast food is a staple for any event of this size. No less than sixty food concessionaires will be on hand to serve a wide variety of food and drinks to thirsty and hungry participant and visitors.

The Angeles City Flying Club will thrill the audience with their formation fly-bys and flour and water bombing competitions. Included in the mix of at least ten ultralight aircraft will be a couple of weight-shift tricycle microlights.

As always, the balloon bursting competition promises to be hotly contested. Many of the flight schools and private aircraft owners take to the skies in an attempt to burst balloons released in front of the show line. As in previous years, the Philippine Navy and Coastguard will also want to participate in this event, showing off their considerable piloting skills.

Radio control aircraft have always been a staple at the Balloon Fiesta. As each year passes, the models get bigger and bigger. We can expect to the see the very latest turbojet fighter aircraft dexterously handled by some of the most skilled radio control pilots around. They sound real; they look real! Once the jets have landed, highly aerobatic piston type aircraft will put on stunning displays of aerobatics to please the crowd.

Many unique aircraft will perform flybys to give the audience a view of the full spectrum of aviation. From corporate business jets to small commuter planes, work horses to training aircraft, the audience will have a chance to see them all.

Throughout the show, ground events will pique the crowd’s interest. Whether this be marching bands from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the colorful Ibon-Ebun Dancers, Flying Dance shows, or military precision drill and marching teams, the Fiesta offers it all on the ground as well as in the air.

Rocketeers will bring a selection of their carefully designed rockets and fire these off during specific show times. Kite enthusiasts and Kite Team Philippines will also perform precision formation displays.

Sponsors of the 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta include many titans of the Philippine business community, such as Caltex, Rudy Project, SM City Clark, Global Gateway Logistics City, UPS, Krukspec, Isuzu Philippines, Crayola, Sunkist, Philippine Daily Inquirer, ROX Recreational Outdoor Exchange, Yellow Cab Pizza, Close Up, and Air Asia.

The organizers promise a “Weekend of Everything that Flies” – You are promised this and a whole lot more.

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The slogan “It’s more fun in the Philippines” stays even if there was a black and white vintage 1951 magazine ad “It’s more fun in Switzerland,” of the Swiss National Tourist Office.

Its more fun in the Philippines

Department of Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez declared it as a ‘coincidence,’ saying, “C’mon, you have to give BBDO more credit than that. The line isn’t a manufactured slogan. It is simply the truth about our country. Don’t be swayed by people who are trying to punch holes in it…

“No one can own the expression ‘it’s more fun’ but it’s very true for the Philippines so it becomes ours,” It comes from human conversation. It only has power if its true. It’s not the most original line in the world,” Jimenez said in his Twitter account.

Jimenez insisted the international marketing strategy slogan crafted by BBDO Guerrero is all about the unique, ever-smiling, happy and fun-loving Filipino people.

“If you look hard enough, you might even find an old ad that says ‘it’s more fun in Alcatraz!’” he added in his tweet, referring to the notorious former US prison.

But some critics panned BBDO, the global advertising agency that came up with what they claimed is not an original idea and asking for P5.6 million payment from the Department of Tourism (DOT).

Last Saturday’s radio DZRH interview of Cesar Chavez with Assistant Secretary and DOT spokesman Benito Bengzon said the department will continue using the slogan to attract tourist to the Philippines as a premier tourist destination.

“We would not back out because we feel that it is an effective campaign. The new tagline is precisely what we offer,” he said, adding that the Twitter trending DOT slogan was not copied from Switzerland.

Bengzon, who has worked with DOT for the past 25 years backed up Secretary Jimenez saying the slogan that has gone viral online minutes after it was announced last Friday is a very effective campaign in attracting more foreign visitors to the Philippines.

But you can’t win them all, some are appreciative of the the slogan but there are also many who suggested over the radio that if DOT will only ask for public suggestions, they would get better ideas instead of paying a copycat foreign ad some 61 years ago in one of the famous ice-capped playground countries of Europe.

Maybe we should wait until the passionate debate dies down and stay a little longer with the old but catchy “Wow, Philippines” which is shorter, but carrying strong strong impact and better recall.

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If you want to know the best companies in a particular industry then the best way to go about this is to ask their customers what they think of the service and to see whether or not they would recommend that particular company to others.

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This is just what holiday Extras have done but they have done it on a much grander scale!

This year 66,000 people have voted in the Holiday Extras Customer Awards (which is great as this last year about a third of this number were voting).

This year the awards were held in London on September 15th and were hosted by the well-known travel writer and radio presenter Simon Calder.

Here is a list of this year’s winners:

- Best Airline: Emirates
- Best Airline Cabin Crew: Emirates
- Best Airline for Value for
Money: easyJet
- Best Airport: Belfast International
- Best Airport Car Park: Edinburgh Park and Fly
- Best Airport Hotel: Gatwick Sofitel
- Best Airport Hotel Restaurant: Manchester Premier Inn
- Best Airport Lounge: Edinburgh Servisair
- Best Airport Hotel for families: Manchester Premier Inn
- Best Airline for Travelling with Babies: Virgin Atlantic
- Best Airline or Travellers with a Disability: Virgin Atlantic
- Most Inspirational Travel Film: Shirley Valentine
- Best Travel Guide Publisher: Lonely Planet

It seems that these awards are becoming so popular because of the open an honest way that the public are allowed to choose their own winners. This gives the customers a great opportunity to get their voices heard over the noise of industry bias. You won’t find any fat cats voting in these awards – it’s all down to the customer which is very empowering.

This year the awards were a lavish affair with the travel elite from the top companies in the industry gathering to applaud those who had done well for their customers. There is a great atmosphere around the awards that Holiday Extras are developing as it means that there is a sense of occasion to the awards that people are wanting to be a part of.

Looking forward to next year, the team from Holiday Extras are making sure that the awards are going to continue gathering momentum and continue to enjoy success by encouraging more people to vote and by adding new and interesting categories to the awards.

This year two new categories were added and these were the most inspirational travel film and the best travel guide publisher.

For more information on how holiday extras can help you book your nest holiday visit Holiday Extras

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