TOURISM MANAGEMENT 101

THE PROVINCE OF NAGA

IN

BICOL

SUBMITTED BY:

MARIA FATIMA MARCELLANA

I-BHRM

SUBMITTED TO:

PROF. ARNOLD GERMINA

AVENUE PLAZA HOTEL

The Avenue Plaza Hotel, a boutique hotel of contemporary elegance intertwining with the vibrancy of CamSur Tourism and the business-friendly atmosphere of Naga City.

Stylish and sophisticated, yet invitingly warm, our Hotel blends together world-class accommodation, first-rate tourism, rich cultural heritage and the most gracious Filipino hospitality.

The Avenue Plaza Hotel is located by the historic Naga river, along the vibrant Magsaysay Avenue community-Naga City’s midtown dining and entertainment hub; and is convenient to heritage and tourism points of interest such as the Peñafrancia Basilica Minore, CamSur Watersports Complex, the city’s Central Business Districts, Holy Rosary Minor Seminary & Museum, and Panicuason Natural Springs, as well as to the province’s air portal , Naga (WNP) Airport.

Rooms

Experience supreme comfort when you come home to our elegant, inviting rooms.

Air-conditioning High-speed Internet connection,

plasma TV with cable Posturepedic beds Baby cot (upon request and

subject to availability) Hair dryer

Mini-bar, coffee/tea maker Private toilet and bath with

shower Radio, safe Electronic room lock system Daily breakfast

Facilities

Find everything you need during your stay with us, whether you're in town for a holiday, business function, or special event.

Cafe Plazuela - offers all-day dining

Avenue Square - Bicol's first and only lifestyle center

Conference room, business center

City and airport transfers, car rental, parking

Currency exchange, travel agency

The Olympia Gym and Sauna Laundry service, massage service Room service, wake-up call Two-level infinity pool, water sports

facilities

CBD PLAZA HOTEL

They offer comfortable and affordable rooms, with rates starting at P600 per night.

The room packages include air-conditioning, hot & cold showers, cable television,

telephone access, 24/7 security and free parking. They also offer a free shuttle

to/from the Naga City Airport.

They are conveniently located in the Naga City Central Business District-II (CBD II),

an exciting hub of activity in the Bicol Region. SM City Naga is a mere stone’s throw

away and the Naga City Travel Terminals (Central Bus, Jeepney and Van) are only a

few meters from our front door. To the west, we are only a short ride away from

Centro (CBD I), the center of Naga City. To the east, Magsaysay Avenue is only a

few kilometers away and will satisfy any of your dining or entertainment needs.

They strive to give our guests the most pleasurable and affordable stay in Naga

City.

Facilities:

Pablo Olivan Hall is our newest and largest function room.It offers 160 square meters of space for up 120 people.This hall is best-suited for seminars and would be an excellent choice for large celebrations and receptions.

Pedro Olivan Hall can accommodate up to 80 people.It is ideal for mini-seminars and corporate team-building exercises.

Juliana Hall is a unique and flexible area that can accommodate up to 50 people.It would be perfect for meetings and private dinners.All of our facilities feature brand new audio/video and presentation equipment for use during your event.Full air-conditioning is also available to ensure the comfort of our guests.

Rooms and Suites

Deluxe Economy Rooms and Suites Single Room Suite Super Deluxe

NEW CROWN HOTEL

Rooms:

Standard Single

Twin Bed Deluxe Single Executive Suite A Suite B

Included:

Free Breakfast Free shuttle service from and to airport Free use of internet or 2 hours Air conditioned rooms Cable tv Hot and cold shower 24 hours room service

Location:Cor. Elias Angeles St. & P Burgos St, Naga city

Naga Regent Hotel

ROOMS AND SUITES Single Twin Family Group

Conveniences: Banks with ATM nearby Two elevator service

Beauty Salon with Spa nearby Business Center Electronic Lift Service Free Local Calls Laundry Service Room Service Seminar, Conferences and Banquet Facilities Standby Generator System

Raising the bar in Bicol’s hotel industry

Naga Regent Hotel and Convention Center started its operation in December 2002 with only 12 rooms for guests, but it continues to expand year after that the hotel now offers a total of 68 rooms, with the 6 VIP suites opened only in the 3rd quarter of 2008. The suites were accorded a 5-star status for the impeccable amenities that it offers- in-room safe; bath tub; a heavenly bed; a mini-bar and a connecting door to the adjacent room which is ideal for families wanting to check their brood.

Indeed, Naga Regent Hotel and Convention Center has raised the bar in Bicol’s hotel industry. It has set a benchmark for excellent service and competitive pricing, and committed itself to meet the needs of its roster of clientele, which includes expatriates, local and foreign tourists, businessmen and even families who just want to relax and spend some precious time bonding.

At Naga Regent Hotel and Convention Center, guests have a choice- from budget-friendly rooms to modestly-priced newly-refurbished luxurious VIP suites that offer impeccable comfort and pampering with its array of amenities like cable televisions, individually-controlled air-con system, Wi-Fi connection, hot and cold shower, an orthopedic bed to make for maximum comfort, just to mention a few.

Putting a new dimension to the Regent experience, dormitory-type rooms are also offered-the first of its kind in the city. Affordably-priced, the dormitory-type rooms can accommodate up to 25 persons. The very friendly pricing is indeed a big come-on for the budget-conscious and those traveling in big groups.

THE ADC HOTEL

The ADC Hotel is a family run hotel and after years of hard work in Papua New Guinea (PNG), the owners decided to return to the Philippines to fulfill their father’s dream of building and operating his own hotel. But more than just a business, their father wanted his hotel to add color to the world – “green” for the environment and all other vibrant hues which symbolize his gratitude to PNG, a colorful place that gave him and his family the good life that they are enjoying now. The same good life that he wants to share with you, our valued guests!As children, we all had an unknown longing for colorful adventures that lead to our most cherished moments. The same is true with The ADC Hotel. Despite being new comers in the hospitality industry, we are determined to create a lasting impression – not merely by providing comfort and luxury but by giving our valued guests the chance to taste a bit of PNG through the imported specialty served coffee and to also participate in the global drive to protect the environment. Hence, creating a unique and valuable experience while staying in our hotel.

ROOMS:

Guests can choose from Standard and Deluxe Rooms, Executive and Presidential Suites. For couples, a Honeymoon Suite is just the right choice. Each room personifies the charming and eco-friendly atmosphere at the ADC

Hotel. The warm and friendly staff takes care of all your business needs with great and careful attention to detail. The hotel offers personalized service in its rooms and suites, where our staff plays the all important role of a travel guide and an executive assistant

Hotel Amenities Included: Complimentary breakfast Complimentary bottled water and coffee Free Wi-fi

Hotel Policy: Children below 12 years old free of charge maximum of 2 children per

room (without extra bed) Check-in time 2:00pm and check-out time 12:00nn No smoking policy

LOCATION:

Naga City is known as the Heart of Bicol because of its centralized location in the Bicol Region of the Philippines. The ADC Hotel is located along Magsaysay Avenue which is walking distance to a choice of great restaurants, coffee shops, entertainment places, shopping outlets, unique markets and historical attractions.

TOURIST SPOTS

Mount Isarog

A traveller arriving to Naga by land or by air will always be greeted by the sight of a dormant volcano rising from the plains of Bicol Region. Mt. Isarog’s imposing and seemingly frightening silhouette dwarf Naga and surrounding towns, the same communities it sustains through the abundance of water in its many rivers, streams, and waterfalls.

Approaching Naga, a traveller can expect to see the mountain growing larger and larger until it dominates much of the Eastern sky. In fact, sunlight reaches Naga much later than other towns because of Mt. Isarog’s location on the eastern part of the Bicol peninsula. Visitors to the city often say that you have not experienced the Naga way of life if one has not witnessed the sun peeking from behind Mt. Isarog in the early dawn lights. Like an apparition appearing from the dark, the mountain basks in the light of the early morning sun, appearing larger than it really is.

At more than 5,000 feet above sea level, Mt. Isarog is a magnet for mountain climbers and nature trekkers alike. Conservationists and nature lovers love the mountain for its rich biodiversity and the abundance of endemic species. Declared as a national park in 1934, Mt. Isarog has been fortunate to enjoy conservation and protection efforts of Bicolanos living at its foot. This has made the park a protected area frequented by botanists, zoologists, and many other scientists.

Even Western scientists have returned time and time again to Mt. Isarog to study its lush mossy forests and unique wildlife. Despite the difficult and often challenging trails, thousands of mountain climbers arrive almost daily to the park’s entrance, with accredited trail guides leading the way to its towering peak and giant crater. Adventurers longing for a good challenge will find the ascent rewarding. Giant moss-covered trees and the sound of wild birds and animals fill the air from the start of the climb until the conquest of the peak.

In the afternoon, Mt. Isarog basks in golden sunlight, its larger waterfalls glistening under the sun. The forest canopy also casts shadows, making the slopes appear undulating and giving the slopes a seemingly continuous texture of miniature trees.

The many ravines and crevices appear as though carved from a solid block of stone. One can even imagine the hand of God grasping the base of Mt. Isarog and gouging its slopes upward.

With more than 10,000 hectares of pristine forests, streams, and valleys, the Mt. Isarog national park is home to a wide range of endemic animals like the Isolated Mountain Frog, the rare Isarog Shrew Rat, the smaller Isarog Shrew Mouse, several species of snakes, river crabs. Conservation efforts have also resulted in reported sightings of the endangered Philippine Eagle which used to be called “Monkey-eating Eagle” and is the second-largest bird of prey in the world.

From the peak of Mt. Isarog, mountain conquerors can see the entire province of Camarines Sur as well as the mountain ranges of Camarines Norte in the distance. The meandering Bicol River can also be seen emptying out into San Miguel Bay. Wide stretches of rice fields interrupted by the occasional array of houses and intersected by roads are a sight to behold from 5,000 feet in the air.

Even at lower altitudes, the setting sun offers a majestic view of the entire province slowly being bathed in dimming golden sunlight before being plunged into darkness. At night though when temperatures plummet significantly, the sky merges with the darkness under it, with the star field and the pinpricks of light from Naga below becoming one and indefinable.

At the break of dawn, trekkers at the mouth of Mt. Isarog’s gaping crater can witness the sun rising slowly from the Pacific Ocean and basking the forested and steep crater slopes of Mt. Isarog in warm sunlight. Looking southward, climbers can clearly see the peaks of Mt. Asog, Mt. Malinao, and the world-famous Mayon Volcano lined up in a neat row.

More than thirty known waterfalls offer respite to weary climbers on the way down from the peak. Rivulets, streams, and hot springs also abound on Mt. Isarog, giving tired trekkers the opportunity to rest their bodies, listen to the symphony of wild birds and restive monkeys, and experience nature at its best.

Conquering Mt. Isarog is an odyssey like no other. Physical endurance, strength, and stamina may play crucial roles in ascending the challenging trail but the combination of both thrill and satisfaction make the Mt. Isarog adventure the climb of a lifetime.

Peñafrancia Basilica

The Peñafrancia Minor Basilica is located on the outskirts of Naga City—also known as the Piligrim City and Queen City of Bicol—in the Bicol Region of thePhilippines. The Image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia is enshrined in her sanctuary at the Basilica Minore, Balatas Road Naga City. Rodel Cajot was appointed rector in 2011.

he concept for the building came from the late Archbishop Pedro Paulo Santos y Songco in 1960. Construction began on April 18, 1976, but was delayed for a number of years due to financing problems and was not completed until September 1981.

On May 22, 1982, it was dedicated as The Church of Nuestra Señora de Peña de Francia and it wasn't until May 22, 1985 that the church was given the title of "Basilica Minore" from Rome after a request from the third Archbishop of Caceres, Leonardo Z. Legaspi, O.P., D.D.

The Peñafrancia Basilica Minore houses an image of the virgin Mary that was sculpted in 1710. It was commissioned by Miguel de Cobarrubias, who moved to the Philippines from Spain with his family and believed that the virgin Mary had helped him numerous times in his life. The image was housed in a small chapel until the Basilica Minore was built constructed.

Archbishop Pedro P. Santos noted that the devotees and pilgrims kept increasing through the years. In 1960, he dreamt of building a basilica to give honor to Our Lady. Shortly after, through the meditation of the Archbishop Emeritus Teopisto V. Alberto, D.D. and the Association of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Mr and Mrs. Macario Mariano donated a three hectare lot at barrio Balatas. Bishop Concordio Sarte initiated the ground work of the construction. Blessing and laying of the cornerstone was held on Easter

Sunday, April 18, 1976 having Church dignitaries led by Cardinal Jaime Sin and prominent Bicolanosponsors.

Malabsay Falls

The CITY GOVERNMENT OF NAGA is under taking serious efforts to build important facilities along Malabsay Falls which is located on the shoulder of Mt. Isarog in Barangay Panicuason, some 25 kilometers east ofthe city proper.

The planned facilities under the Malabsay Falls Ecology Park Development Project is aimed at bringing in more domestic and foreign tourist arrivals in the city and the BicolRegion.

The development, according to the City Planning and Development Office, would contribute to the achievement of a national target of 6.3 million tourist arrivals by year 2016.

Once the project is completed, the area is expected to enhance further its socio-economic growth considering the sprouting of various entrepreneurial activities in one of the city’s major eco-tourism destinations.

Visitors coming from different regions who participated in the assembly here of  judo and martial arts enthusiasts last May, this year, were awed by the charm of Malabsay Falls which some of them regarded as “better than that of Pagsanjan Falls in Laguna.”

Mayor Bongat said the development project aims to transform Malabsay Falls into an eco-tourism destination where recreational facilities will blend with nature, complementing, rather than, spoiling its ecosystem.

Tagged as a priority project of the city government, the SangguniangPanlungsod recently enacted a resolution identifying the planas a priority project and endorsed the same to the Regional Development Council, the Department of Tourism and the Tourism Infrastructure Enterprise Zoning Authority (TIEZA) for funding.

MT. ISAROG NATURAL PARK

The highest forested peak in Southern Luzon rising at 1,966 meters above sea level, this dormant volcano serves as open sanctuary to many plants, birds and animals that are known to reside in Luzon.  Its 16 major rivers and 30-something waterfalls provide potable water to 15 towns and cities of Camarines Sur.  The travelers’ guide “The Lonely Planet” lists it as an interesting destination for trekkers and nature lovers. Declared as a national park by President Manuel Quezon in 1937, Mt. Isarog has been the subject of many researches because of its high concentration of endemic flora and fauna.

MUSEO DEL SEMINARIO CONCILIAR DE NUEVA CACERES

This museum is located inside the Holy Rosary Minor Seminary and showcases the memorabilia of prominent Bicolano bishop – Jorge Barlin—and his old scholastics records and books. The museum also houses archival materials like the ancient burial jars of Bicolanos. Other museum of Bicol artifacts, culture and history are the museum of the University of Nueva Caceres, the Ateneo de Naga Museum and the Our Lady of Peñafrancia Museum.

This ecclesiastical museums displays artifacts and regalia concerning the spiritual history of Bicol region, also exhibited here are memorabilia of famous Bicolano bishops, old scholastic records and archival materials confirming the Bicolanos knowledge about religion.

Some archeological and ethnographical collections of E. Almeda are also exhibited here.

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