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Article: DoT reports phenomenal boom in domestic tourism.(Tourism)
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- Manila Bulletin
- Article date:
- April 28, 2003
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Byline: RACHEL C. BARAWID
The Department of Tourism has reported that the SARS scare in neighboring Asian countries together with various promotions, low transportation costs and diverse activities offered in provinces have all contributed to the boom of the countrys domestic tourism during the Holy Week.
When the country was still enjoying its Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)-free status, locals chose to spend the long weekend last April 16-20 in the various destinations in the provinces rather than traveling abroad.
The long weekend has spelled good businesses to many bus companies, airlines, resorts and hotels in the different ...