Philippines, One Of The Best Destinations For Chinese Tourists

A survey conducted by a top news daily in Shainghai, China, reveals that many Chinese consider the Philippines as one of the best tourist destinations in the world.

Photos courtesy of the Philippine Embassy in Washington

According to the Oriental Morning Post's consumer survey, the Philippines, Ireland, Korea, Singapore, Finland and Dubai are the most popular and sought-after destinations among Chinese tourists.

The said countries received an award from the Oriental Morning Post during the ceremony for paper's annual World Travel-Special Trips Awards held on January 9, 2013 at the Twelve At Hengshan.

Consul General Charles Jose accepted the award for the Philippines.

To cater to the ever-growing number of Chinese tourists traveling to the Philippines, Airphil Express reactivated its Shanghai-Kalibo charters on 30 November 2012; Zest Air on 10 January 2013; and Cebu Pacific will launch its maiden chartered flight from Shanghai to Kalibo on 11 January 2013.

Other chartered flights will be opened in time for the Chinese New Year holidays covering several routes: Beijing-Kalibo (January 15), Hangzhou-Kalibo (January 17), Guangzhou-Cebu (January 17), Chengdu-Kalibo (February 5), and Shanghai-Cebu (February 8).

By the second and third quarters of 2013 (summer season, and Chinese National Day holiday), chartered flights out of Wenzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Chongqing and Xiamen will also be opened.

The Philippines is able to maintain its strong presence in the Chinese market through aggressive promotion and strategic partnerships with local media.