Tuesday, 9 February 2021

The Balik sa Bohol Online Sale Media Launch

 

Balik sa Bohol Online Sale

In an effort to jumpstart the economy of Bohol via the re-start of the tourism industry (one of the leading economic drivers of the province), the province was opened to leisure tourists on December 15, 2020.  In this regard, the ‘Balik sa Bohol’ program, to be held from February 21 to March 14, 2021, was initiated to jumpstart tourist arrivals and, consequently, help tourism workers get back on their feet. 

This tourism program, which aims to boost interest among free and independent travelers (FIT) to visit Bohol, features an online sale on tourism accommodation and packages up to 70%. The ‘Balik sa Bohol’ program was launched by inviting the media in a virtual meeting held on February 10, 2021, Wednesday, 2 PM. 

The Media Launch started with welcome remarks by Ms. Margie Munsayac (VP-Sales and Marketing of Bluewater Resorts) and messages from Ms. Anthonette C. Velasco-Allones (COO - Tourism Promotions Board), Mr. Shalimar Hofer Tamano (DOT Region VII Director), Mayor Leonila Montero (Panglao mayor) and Gov. Arthur Yap (Bohol governor).  

A Balik sa Bohol Online Sales video, Cebu Pacific Air video and TBP's Safe Trip Pinas video was also presented.

The keynote speaker was Ms. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, Secretary of the Department of Tourism.  This was followed by a question and answer segment and a raffle, for media participants, of two 3-day/2-night stays for two at select Bohol resort and a grand raffle of another 3-day/2-night stay for two with airfare and PCR tests included. Atty. Lucas "Doy" Nunag (Chairman of the Provincial Tourism Council) delivered the closing remarks.

Balik sa Bohol Media Launch


The province has already loosened the arrival protocols for FIT wishing to enter Bohol. FITs may enter Bohol and stay within the travel bubble if they are able to secure a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken 72 hours prior to arrival here in the province.  

Participating companies


Participating companies include Chocolate Hills Adventure Park, The Acacia Glamping Park plus a number of resorts and travel agencies. For reservations and bookings visit: http://www.traveloco.ph/balikbohol. 

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