May 23, 2025

Tag: Cruise Tourism

  • Cruise Tourism Boosts Ilocos Economy and Local Jobs

    In a bustling scene at Currimao Port in Ilocos Norte, tour coordinators, guides, and drivers eagerly awaited their guests on February 19, 2025. The arrival of the MV Norwegian Sky, carrying 1,914 passengers and 863 crew members, marked a significant event for the region. With 70 percent of the crew being Filipino, the impact on…

    Written by

    Gregorio Rosales

  • Ilocos Region Thrives as Cruise Tourism Boosts Local Economy

    In a bustling scene at Currimao Port in Ilocos Norte, tour coordinators, guides, and drivers eagerly awaited the arrival of cruise passengers on February 19, 2025. The international cruise ship MV Norwegian Sky docked with 1,914 passengers and 863 crew members, 70 percent of whom were Filipino, marking a significant event for the region. The…

    Written by

    Maria Reyes

  • Luxury German Cruise Ship Docks at Leyte’s Kalanggaman Island, Boosting Local Tourism

    On a sunny Sunday, the luxury cruise ship MS Europa 2, carrying 490 German tourists, made a memorable stop at Kalanggaman Island in Palompon, Leyte. This visit marks the first of three anticipated cruise ship arrivals in Eastern Visayas this year. The picturesque 6.8-hectare island, located 15 kilometers from Palompon’s town center and accessible by…

    Written by

    Fabian Apostol