Friday, January 05, 2007 Arrival of Russian charters in Boracay to spur economy
THE year 2007 opens with a boom for Western Visayas tourism with the arrival of two charter groups from Russia Federation this January 5, 6 and 8, 2007 bound for Boracay with 403 Russian tourists from Vladivostok and Kransncyarsk, Siberia.
According to Director Edwin G. Trompeta of DOT, these charters are scheduled every first week of January in conjunction with the Orthodox New Year in Russia. This group is 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 flights in the future.
The local government of Aklan and Malay together with the DOT and the PNP has been requested to extend VIP courtesies to the group as well as ensure the safe, convenient and comfortable stay of the visitors while in the island. The cooperation of the LGU and the composite security task force in Boracay has been requested considering that the island 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.
