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. 

• The Acacia Glamping Park: San Vicente, Brgy. Tamboan, Carmen 6319.  Tel: (038) 502-9497 to 99. Mobile numbers: (0922) 363-9190, (0917) 327-1351, (0921) 770-3236 (Ms. Jeen Budiongan) and (0917) 525-1703 (Mr. Jing Velaso). Website: www.theacaciaglamping.com.  E-mail: theacaciaglamping@gmail.com and chocolatehills88@yahoo.com.
• Amarela Resort: Lourdes-Libaong Brgy. Rd., Panglao, 6340. Tel: (038) 502-9497 to 99.  Mobile numbers: (0917) 819-1007 (Atty. Dhoy Nunag), (0917) 623-0557 and (0917) 774-7200.  Website: www.amarelaresort.com.  E-mail: reservation@amarelaresort.com and Imnunag@amarelaresort.com.
• Amorita Resort: 1 Ester A. Lim Drive, Brgy. Tawala, Alona Beach, Panglao 6340.  Tel: (038) 502-9003.  Mobile numbers: (0917) 726-4526. Sales and Reservations - (632) 5318-3388. Mobile number: (0917) 861-9441, (0917 512-3657 (Ms. Bambi Samson) and (0917) 630-0294 (Ms. Joyce Aguilar).  Website: www.amoritaresort.com. E-mail: inquiries@one-ofcollection.com, bsamson@one-ofcollection.com and jaguilar@one-ofcollection.com.  
• Angel Wings Tours & Travel: G/F Manigque Bldg., M.H. Del Pilar St., Tagbilaran City. Tel: (038) 412-2645. Fax: (038) 235-5279. Mobile number: (0917) 304-2139 (Zarah Socorro Dejaresco). E-mail: boholangelwings@yahoo.com.
• Atlantis: Mobile numbers (0917) 893-7634 (Mr. Wendel Santos) and (0977) 841-8899 (Ms. Jennelyn Villanueva).  Email: wendel.santos@ph.atlantis.asia and jennelyn.villanueva@ph.atlantis.asia.
• Baclayon Travel & Tours: M/F Casenas Bldg., 075 CPG Ave., 6300 Tagbilaran City.  Tel: (038) 411-2958. Mobile number: (0917) 620-5300 (Ms. Rose Marie Casenas). E-mail: baclayontravel@yahoo.com.
• BE Grand Hotel: BE Grand Drive, Brgy. Danao, Panglao 6340.  Tel: (038) 412-9000.  Mobile numbers: (0917) 655-0491 (Ms. Myca Teo), (0966) 412-4390 (Ms. Aimee Abellana) and (0905) 303-8674. Website: www.begrandbohol.com.  E-mail: bohol@begramd.com,  Mychylle.teo@beresorts.com and aimeeabellana@beresorts.com.
• The Bellevue Resort: Brgy. Doljo, Panglao, Tel: (038) 422-2222. Mobile numbers (0917) 823-8190 (Ms. Amie Villena) and (0917) 563-8350 (Ms. Carol Ablas).  Website: www.thebellevueresort.com.  E-mail: info@thebellevuebohol.com, avillena@thebellevuebohol.com and cablas@thebellevuebohol.com, 
• Best Western Plus The Ivywall Resort - Panglao: Alona Beach Rd., Panglao 6340. Tel: (038) 412-1128. Mobile numbers: (0918) 880-0898 (Ms. Yvonne Villacorte - General Manager) and (0906) 556-7174 (Ms. Moira Garan).  Website: www.bwplusivywall-panglao.com.  E-mail: gm@bwplusivywall-panglao.com and resa@bwplusivywall-panglao.com.
• Bluewater Panglao Resort: Bluewater Rd, Sitio Daurong, Brgy. Danao, Panglao, 6340 Bohol.  Tel: (038) 416-0702 and (038) 416-0695 to 96. Fax: (038) 416-0697.  Mobile numbers: (0998) 843-0262, (0998) 964-1868 (Ms. Margie Munsayac - VP-Sales and Marketing),  (0998) 962-8277 (Ms. Louee Garcia), (0919) 912-9663 (Mr. Manuel Sandagaon) and (0908) 890-9013 (Ms. Kate Biol).   Email: panglao@bluewater.com.ph, resrvations.panglao@bluwater.com.ph, margie.munsayac@bluewater.com.ph, louee.garcia@bluewater.com.ph, manuel.sandagon@bluewater.com.ph and kate.biol@bluwater.com.ph.  Website: www.bluewaterpanglao.com.ph.  Manila sales office: Rm. 704, Cityland Herrera Tower, Rufino cor. Valera Sts., Salcedo Village, 1227 Makati City, Metro Manila.  Tel: (632) 817-5751 and (632) 887-1348.  Fax: (632) 893-5391.
• Bohol Beach Club: Brgy. Bolod, Panglao 6340. Tel: (038) 502-9221 to 22 and (038) 411 5222.  Mobile numbers: (0917) 544-3444 (Mr. Allan Santos - General Manager) and (0917) 569-0253 (Ms. Gigi Filoteo).  Website: www.boholbeachclub.com.ph. E-mail: reservations@boholbeachclub.com.ph, inquiries@boholbeachclub.com.ph, gm@boholbeachclub.com.ph and manila.sales1@boholbeachclub.com.ph. 
• Bohol Bee Farm: Brgy. Dao, Dauis, Panglao Island, 6339 Bohol.  Tel: (038) 502 2288 and (038) 510-1821 to 22. Mobile number: (0921) 766-4633 (Mr. Dominic Butalid), (0947) 892-9316 (Ms. Vicky Wallace), ()906) 556-7174 (Ms. Hyacinth), (0917) 710-1062, (0939) 904-6796 and (0917) 304-1491.  E-mail: vickywallace@boholbeefarm.com, vicky.beefarm@gmail.com, thebuzzcafe@gmail.com and dominic.boholbeefarm@gmail.com.   Website: www.boholbeefarm.com.
• Bohol Holidays Travel & Tours, Inc. : M/F Sarabia-Co-Torralba Bldg., Carlos P. Garcia East Ave., Tagbilaran City 6300. Tel: (038) 501-8454, (038) 411-3840, (038) 501-0311 and (038) 411-2984. Mobile number: (0917) 304-2192 (Ms. Melina Bullecer) and (0917) 474-4756.  E-mail: bht.holidays@bohol-travel and info@bohol.travel. 
• Chocolate Hills Adventure Park (CHAP): Loay Interior Rd., Batuan. Mobile number: (0917) 304-1634 (Ms. Jeen Budiongan), (0947) 250-9046, (0917) 304-1341  and (0932) 667-7098.  Email: chocolatehills_adventurepark@yahoo.com and chocolatehills88@yahoo.com.  
• Coordinates Tours & Travel: Penales St., Poblacion, Dauis 6339. Tel (038) 422-0300 and (038) 416-0522. Fax: (038) 502-3054. Mobile numbers: (0915) 356-8821 ((Ms. Marichu Mejares).  E-mail: coordinatestoursandtravel@gmail.com.
• Dagohoy Travel and Tours: 8 M.H. Del Pilar St., Tagbilaran City 6300.  Tel: (038) 411-5343. Mobile number: (0917) 304-1341 (Ms. Nonet Bolo) and (0917) 896-0486 (Ms. Rechie Mae Cruspero).  E-mail: reservations@dagohoyworldtravel.com.
• Donatela Resort and Sanctuary: Km. 16, Hoyohoy, Brgy. Tawala, Panglao.  Tel: (038) 510-8472. Mobile numbers:  (0917) 713-3263  (Ms. Natalia Zotova), (0917) 526-6001 and (0998) 993-2659. Website: www.donatelaresort.com. E-mail: reservations@donatelaresort.com and natalia.zotova@donatelaresort.com.  
• Loboc  River Resort: Camayaan Rd., Loboc 6316.  Tel: (038) 537-9342. Mobile numbers: (0956) 824-9899 (Ms. Clarisel Sayon), (0927) 764-8365 (Mr. Al Vasquez), (0915) 469-8515 and (0999) 929-8119.  Website: www.lobocriverresort.com. E-mail: lobocriverresort@yahoo.com and finance.lobocriverresort@gmail.com.
• Mithi Resort & Spa: Circumferential Rd., Brgy. Bingag, Dauis, 6339.  Mobile numbers: (0917) 304-0222, (0917) 887-6501 (Ms. Ajie Pedalino) and (0995) 908-0668 (Ms. Melody Orais). Website: www.mithiresort.com. E-mail: info@mithiresort.com, ajie.pedalino@mithiresort.com and melodyorais@metrocentrehotel.com.
• Modala Beach Resort: Tumoy Leisure Village, 888 Purok 5, Brgy. Doljo, Panglao. Tel: (038) 411-0808.  Mobile numbers: (0928) 869-7436 (Ms. Agnes Gulle). E-mail: agnes.gulle@modala.ph, nishele.salabsab@modala.ph,  reservations@modala.ph and sales@modala.ph.
• South Palms Resort Panglao: Brgy. Bolod, Panglao.  Tel: (038) 502-8288.  Mobile number: (0917) 716- 7609, (0917) 301-6609 (Ms. Fe Ginete), (0919) 069-9488 (Ms. Desiree Anne Yray) and (0919) 079-3488 (Mr. Renan Baguhin).  Website: www.southpalmsresort.com.  E-mail: info@southernpalmsresort.com, samm@southernpalmsresort.com and mh@southernpalmsresort.com. 
• Travel Village Tours and Travel: Bohol Tropics Compound, 44 Graham Ave., Tagbilaran City, 6300. Tel: (038) 501-8078. Mobile numbers: (0917) 304-2103 and (0917) 549-5806 (Ms. Lourdes T. Sultan). Website: www.boholtravelvillage.com.  E-mail: lts5112yahoo.com and reservations@boholtravelvillage.com.