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CEBU'S TOURIST ARRIVALS UP SLIGHTLY IN JAN-FEB 2001.

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CEBU CITY, May 1 Asia Pulse - Tourist arrivals in Cebu grew slightly during the first two months of the year 2001, according to data from the Department of Tourism (DOT) regional office.

Total arrivals grew by 12.18 percent, from 132,160 in the same period in 2000 to 148,263 this year. However, international tourists only rose by 1.25 percent, up from 56,055 in 2000 to 56,758 in 2001.

Domestic arrivals made up for the slowdown of the growth of international arrivals. Domestic tourists grew by 20.24 percent, from 76,105 in 2000 to 91.505 in 2001.

"I am happy that despite the political uncertainties, we are still better off compared to the other countries," said DOT Regional Director Patria Aurora Roa.

Cebu has been thought of as a better destination compared to other areas, according to Roa. This is due to the international airport and the Cebu port which give the region a distinct advantage, she explained.

The department plans to open up more direct flights from other countries, she said. "Increasing flights from ...

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