00:00Baguio City sees a massive tourist influx as the 30th Panagdanga Festival kicks off, pushing local hotels to near full capacity.
00:08With a packed calendar of events ahead, officials warn travelers to book early and stay alert against rising accommodation scams.
00:16Our Bridgette Marcasi Pangosvian has more in this report.
00:19Influx of tourists in Baguio City continues following the opening of the 30th Flower Festival or Panagdanga Festival.
00:30High occupancy rates remain among accommodation establishments in the city.
00:35According to the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio, they prepare almost the entire year to provide quality and efficient service to both local and foreign visitors,
00:46especially that occupancy rates in the city's hotels have already been high since the holiday season.
00:52Parang nawala na nga yung ating lean season. We have become a year-round destination.
01:03That's why yung Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio natin, year-long din yung preparation natin dyan.
01:10We can say na mataas yung ating occupancy. There are other hotels maybe na hindi masyadong napupuno.
01:17There are certain factors why. Probably the rates, probably yung kanyang location also.
01:26But we can proudly say na mataas ang ating occupancy, maganda ang business.
01:32Aside from the activities of Panagbenga, the city is also hosting consecutive major events such as the PMA Alumni Homecoming, Spring Festival, and other summer season activities.
01:44Because of this, they expect continuous influx of visitors.
01:48Plan your trip ahead. Magbook na po kayo sa mga hotels.
01:53Huwag na po tayo yung magbook pagdating na lang natin dito. Medyo delikado po yan.
01:58Baka wala po kayong matirahan. Bagamat meron pa po tayong mga available rooms, mas maganda po na planado para kampante kayo pagdating nyo rito.
02:07At mas ma-enjoy nyo yung inyong vacation rather than spending so much time looking for a place to stay.
02:14Meanwhile, Lynn's family who visits Baguio City every year coordinates only with the legitimate travel agencies to ensure proper tour itineraries and accommodations.
02:24Meron po kami ma'am na agent na humahanap dito sa amin, Sir Dennis. Kaya pagdating po namin, meron agad sumasalubong sa amin, dali na kami sa transit.
02:35Earlier, the local government of Baguio and Baguio City Police Office warned the public about scammers offering fake accommodations in the city.
02:43Babala na rin yung mga sa accommodation. By this time kasi medyo fully booked na yung mga accommodation. Baka mayroong mag-take advantage, mag-offer yun pala, scam. So always remember na remember yung mga legitimate na sites.
02:57Bridget Marcasi Pangosfian from the National TV Network for a New and Better Philippines.
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