The government of Bohol should today recognize how important tourism is in the province's economy, if they haven't already.
Seeing this as a lucrative and very promising venture, Bohol should become more focused in converting the entire island as the country's major tourism and travel hub. So there's already the white-sand beaches, breathtaking landscapes, romantic river cruising, ecotourism, extreme eco adventure, famous children's choir, and rising musical groups...that's already the first half of the ladder. The new leaders and the Boholanos in general should now create the second half.
But what should be the next new attractions that will most likely put Bohol in the limelight yet again, considering that promotions, publicity, management and services are well delivered?
Share your thoughts here. Who knows, the next leaders of Bohol might just happen to come by and read this post in the hope to find new thoughts and ideas...
BY THE WAY...
I'v heard there's some group in Tagbilaran that are actively promoting the outdoor sports of kayaking or canoeing. I've even heard there's a competition of the same sport that were conducted recently, involving participants from different provinces. TO the organizers, I salute them. Hope the local government will totally support this, and perhaps make this kind of competition a national, annual event. Wouldn't it be great to hear Bohol be labelled as the country's KAYAKING CAPITAL?
Personally, my suggestion is to invite and make arrangements with cruise ship companies for a regular voyage to Bohol. It would take nothing more than creativity, profuse ideas, and tempting offers to attract two or three. Bohol would then create a wharf dedicated solely for cruise ships. Yes, it sounds very ambitious, but then it's the ambition that makes things happen and successful.
Another thing, the local government should also work on controlling the acquisitions of beach lots that are to be developed as private, exclusive resorts. I think Panglao Island has enough high-end resorts already, whose target market is the rich and wealthy. It is about time to retain the few remaining beach strips (if there are still) open to public use. The resorts may be private, but the beach front shouldn't!
Bohol should also open up its shores and door for backpackers, meaning, the local govt should regulate resort/hotel/motel/inn/guesthouse/rental houses' prices, making it more affordable for travellers on a budget. Or, if that's a rather hard thing to do, they may want to invite new investors that'll put up affordable resto bars and places to stay. I strongly believe this is one of the foremost reasons why Langkawi Island in Malaysia is so popular, and is packed with tourists from all over the world all year round. Why? The travel to and around the island is so cheap, including the food, stay, and transportation.
Security should also be prioritized.
Boholanos should also realize that tourists will more likely to return and their number will multiply exponentially if the locals make all the commodities more tourist-friendly, than imposing a choking price tag, earn big time, but then lose their visitors.
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