Governments in Southeast Asia have been working hard to make up for a lost time as the tourism sector has resurfaced at the forefront. Like other countries, the Philippines opened its borders on April 1, reducing health regulations and accepting foreign travelers.
Pre-pandemic, the travel and tourism sector added 22.5% of the country’s total GDP. The Philippines, known for its picturesque white sands and beaches, tropical islands, and a wide variety of flora and fauna, suffered immensely as popular tourist attractions like Palawan, Cebu, and Vigan emptied out due to the travel restrictions. The Philippine tourism sector, however, is now entirely on the road to recovery, according to The World Travel & Tourism Council, after a long break.
The industry must recognize the evolving demands of travelers as the tourism industry is buzzing with anticipation and actively getting ready for the inflow of visitors after two years. The growth of “revenge travelers,” keen to enjoy the lifting of travel bans and are willing to spend more for upscale accommodations, is one of several recent developments. The Philippines, an archipelagic nation, provides an excellent selection of exclusive island resorts ideal for a private trip. The good news is that satellite broadband makes it possible for guests to stay connected no matter how remote these resorts are.
Take it from the case of the Dipudo Private Island Resort that is tucked away in a remote region of northeastern Luzon, Isabela. The region is sub-serviced by telecom providers because rainforests and the Sierra Madre highlands surround it. The Dipudo Private Island Resort can now offer a more interconnected experience for both customers and employees due to the installation of satellite internet powered by Kacific’s high throughput Ka-band Kacific1 satellite. The terminal was installed by Kacific’s local internet service provider, Bambunet powered by Kloche Communications.
The Dipudo Private Island Resort in Isabela
Visitors may FaceTime their loved ones effortlessly and work online while admiring Dipudo’s unspoiled beauty thanks to speeds of up to 100Mbps when using Bambunet’s Gigstarter plan. Dipudo Private Island Resort staff can do daily business online and finish online courses with lots of video lessons, thanks to reliable internet connectivity.
Kacific1 is a GEO satellite, making it perfect for linking resorts in remote areas. It can offer consistent connectivity over a set-wide coverage area spanning all 7,640 islands in the Philippines. Compared to its predecessors: Ku-band and C-band satellite technologies, Ka-band satellite technology is more affordable and provides higher throughput (i.e., faster downloading and uploading rates for general usage).
Fast, easy-to-install and cost-effective satellite solutions like this give remote areas better opportunities to thrive through the help of stable internet connectivity.
Ka-band satellite dishes are substantially smaller than most Ku or C band terminals for a standard bandwidth throughput, making them less expensive and simpler to install. Additionally, operators can now lessen the effects of rain fade because of technological advancements throughout time. This makes it possible to connect at a steady speed even during adverse weather conditions. Kacific has two local teleports located in Subic Bay and Clark as its main local and backup site to ensure that connectivity remains available even in bad weather.
Even businesses with Fiber internet connections can utilize this technology as a reliable backup in the event of connectivity or power cuts.
Nicole Maguire, the resort’s manager shared that Bambunet powered by Kloche’s price plans are reasonable. “I had researched many companies. Most prices were triple and up to ten times more expensive than Bambunet, so I decided to sign with them because they offered reasonable monthly rates.”
As long as there is a direct line of sight between the dish and the satellite in the sky, satellite internet can be used everywhere, even in rural areas and inaccessible islands. Satellite dishes are becoming smaller, more accessible, and less expensive because of substantial technological enhancements. Kacific can quickly link a resort to dependable internet with rates up to 100Mbps using light, compact 1.2m satellite dishes, unlike traditional telecom carriers that frequently require substantial investment to construct infrastructures. Furthermore, the installation procedure can be finished in less than a half day.
The Dipudo Private Island Resort workers can now carry out everyday tasks online while providing a connected experience for both their guests and staff, courtesy of the broadband service of Bambunet, powered by Kloche Communications.
“A very easy company to work with, everything is quick and seamless, and I would recommend it to anyone who does not currently have decent internet,” Nicole concludes.
Do you have guests who like to travel but suffers from unreliable internet? Contact Kacific’s local internet service provider in the Philippines, Bambunet powered by Kloche at 0998 555 3243 or visit www.bambunet.com.
For more information on Kacific’s satellite technology, visit www.kacific.com or contact sales@kacific.com.
