Boracay is back in business, arrivals hit 1.17M in 1st half - BusinessMirror

BORACAY Island is back in business, with tourist arrivals reaching 1.17 million from January to August 27, 2022.

Korean carriers such as Air Seoul, T’Way, Air Busan, and Jin Air have been flying to Kalibo; T’Way in particular, had daily flights, while the rest have twice or thrice weekly flights. Local carries like Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific have also been flying the lucrative route.Popular actors Kwangil Seo and Kim Dong Won of Netflix’s global phenomenon Squid Game were even sighted on Boracay recently, proving the popularity of the island resort to Koreans.

Jony’s market continues to be mostly Filipinos, “and [last] weekend, our occupancy reached 90 percent, while on the average, it is 75-80 percent including weekdays.” Room rates on the island have already slightly risen since the lowering of Covid Alert Levels in Metro Manila, and in many regions. Those same room rates on the island are now averaging P4,000-P5,000 a night, confirmed local stakeholders.

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Boracay is back in business, arrivals hit 1.17M in 1st half - BusinessMirrorBORACAY Island is back in business, with tourist arrivals reaching 1.17 million from January to August 27, 2022. Data provided by the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 6 showed, of the total, 390,157 came from the National Capital Region; 231,227 were from Region 6 (Western Visayas); and 207,162 were from Region 4-A (Calabarzon). Close to 78,000 were visitors from abroad including overseas
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