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Sunday, February 19, 2017
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KALIBO, Aklan – Towns near Boracay Island, especially mainland Malay, Nabas, Buruanga, Tangalan, and Kalibo, have great potential for eco-tourism.
Due to their proximity to Boracay, these towns can become alternative sites for tourists, said Aklan Jetty Port administrator Niven Maquirang
As the tourism industry of Boracay Island continues to thrive, these towns must also start developing their eco-tourism sites, he stressed.
Among the eco-tourism potentials in the five towns are:
* Pangihan Cave and the Nagata Falls in Malay
* Hurom-Hurom cold springs and the windmills in Nabas
* Jawili beach and waterfalls in Tangalan, and
* cliff jumping site and Hinugtan Beach in Buruanga.
“We are expecting an increase in tourist arrivals but we need to also bring these benefits to the mainland,” said Maquirang.
Meanwhile, one particular development that could further boost Boracay’s tourism is the cruise ship hub of Royal Caribbean Inc. which will soon rise in Caticlan.
Maquirang said the cruise hub will bring more tourists for the province and also job opportunities for Aklanons. (PNA)
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