Palawan

Long before tourist resorts began setting their sights on Palawan, adventure travelers known as “backpackers” had discovered and explored the rugged natural wonders of the province. Palawan earned the Destination of the Year from the prestigious Kalakbay Awards in 1995, proving that the province has made it to the mainstream travel industry in the country.


From a few hundreds, tourist arrivals have steadily increased to 204,834 in the year 2004. Palawan’s tourism statistics started to pick up in year 2002. Earlier initiatives and innovations were recognized in the 2001 Kalakbay Awards, the highest national award- giving body for tourism. The Palawan Tourism Council was hailed as the Tourism Council of the Year in 2001 and 2003.

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