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Taxes Out, More Tourists In!

Commercial Airliners will surely line up to bring in more visitors

Commercial Airliners will surely line up to bring in more visitors


Crossroads Hostel learned that the Philippine Senate recently passed its own version of the Bill, which the Lower House passed much earlier that will remove burdening taxes that continue to discourage airliners from bringing in more passengers to The Philippines. The President is expected to sign the Bill into Law very soon, which airline industry experts say will make The Philippines more attractive than ever in getting its tourism business further off the ground.
For travelers, the said airline taxes is estimated to bring the cost of airline tickets down by as much as eight percent and is estimated to bring in PhP455 Billion pesos worth of revenues from tourism and could most-likely generate six million jobs.
This would mean better infrastructures, better services, and better prospects in showing what the 7,107 islands have to the delight of travelers especially backpackers.
In this regard, Crossroads Hostel will continue to provide high value service to budget travelers looking for a place to stay in after they’ve landed in Manila. This is definitely a Win-Win situation both for our country and for our full-service business.
We wrote this post because of this news we saw today from INTERAKSYON:

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Curtain Call!

Peekaboo!

Peekaboo!


Close. Open. It’s like a game adults play with kids and these bed curtains are a new feature that our guests will enjoy when they plan to play…er…stay with us on their next vacation. It’s no big deal, really, but we couldn’t help taking a picture of it and show you how fun, functional, and practical these things could be. All thirty of our beds this coming January of the new year will have these features standard. And speaking of new year, we’ll offer PhP100.00 discount to the first Twenty persons who will stay with us and enjoy this and all our high value offers at Crossroads Hostel. What’s the catch? We just want your picture in the most fun and funny pose you can share us. Are you game? So are we. Book now!

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Awesome "Still-Must-See" 2013 Destinations

Keep Local Tourism Alive!

Keep Local Tourism Alive!


Now is probably the best time to plan your travels within your territory. Forget Boracay…well, not really. Let’s give that White Beach island some rest and get to thousands of tiny and large spots in different parts of The Philippines to travel to.
Our Awesome Planet founder and editor, Anton Diaz, shares his recommendations for 2011 but I know it’s 2013 coming up but how many of you have been to even half of the places he mentioned here?
Get more details and ideas from Anton as he explores and reviews these places for you.
Pack your bags, check our 2013 calendar holidays, file your leaves by first day of work, and give your all so you can make next year a win-win situation: A happy workplace, a happy boss, and a happy you for more memories to treasure with family then your friends!
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Special Thanks:

  1. Our Awesome Planet: http://www.ourawesomeplanet.com
  2. (Cover Picture) Pinasnewsfeed: http://pinasnewsfeed.wordpress.com/2011/10/06/koreans-still-philippines-top-tourists/
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If in Case you Need a Place to Stay

Why spend US$75/night (or more!) on a luxury room in a hotel when luxury – in The Philippines – can be found in the sights, sounds, and the memories you will remember forever about Metro Manila and surrounding beaches and resorts nearby?

Rest easy and save more!

Rest easy and save more!


“Saving more to experience more” seems to be my battle cry when it comes to traveling to places you will take pictures and videos of your tours and adventures. I remember our trip to Europe and the help I got from my brother back in 2011. He said to stay in a Hostel or Bed and Breakfast (B&B) places in Rome so we can save more money for other things. I was hesitant at first but I can’t complain too because my mom was paying for my family’s trip as well. So off we went to see Italy and we made it all worth it because we saved a lot of Euros just by staying in a B&B place. Imagine not enjoying Italy or Singapore fearing you won’t be able to enjoy the food, the destinations, and the warmth of people themselves.
Hostels or B&B homes are your regular homes. The same places you and I lived in when we were little but the only difference is, it’s now turned to something more useful for visiting tourists and guests.
I turned that experience into what Crossroads Hostel is for our visiting guests. Rooms are air-conditioned, beds are like the ones I grew up on and the hospitality is none like Filipinos are known for. What best is, I’ve served all my guests personal hot breakfast meals and that is what I’m training my staff to do so you get the best quality for your money.
You just don’t save a lot but you expand the worth and value of your money and your stay. This way, you bring home more souvenirs, more stories, and more memories about The Philippines and yes, Crossroads Hostel too if you like.
 
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AirAsia Factor to Boost Philippine Tourism

If they’re excited so are we in The Philippines


Crossroads Hostel noted that budget airlines, Airasia, started flying Filipino passengers to Kuala Lumpur, Saturday, June 9, to expand its business and operations in Southeast Asia. Filipinos own a major stake in this Malaysian airline brand and it will further capitalize on the momentum of bringing in more tourists to the country.
To date, Malaysia accounts for 32,363 tourists or the eleventh biggest source of visitors in the country in the first quarter of this year. So far, the number of Malaysians going to the Philippines increased by almost 75% since 2009 and it seems there’s no stopping them from finding out why it’s more fun in the Philippines.
We are excited to see more Malaysians in the country who can see their Malaysian Ringgit’s value multiply in a country that is known for it’s hospitality. Crossroads Hostel is a perfect place to receive Malaysian travelers who want to discover what is in store for them in a country that may not be truly Asia but it’s definitely more fun than anything they have experienced.

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