WHY INVEST IN BATANGAS?

Batangas enjoys comfortable proximity to Metro Manila, the country's major tourism service area and international gateway where about 80% (2.6 million) of the foreign tourist land. Metro Manila is also the main source of domestic tourists with a population of more than 12 million.

In terms of beach resort development, Batangas Province has a long expanse of idyllic coastal areas where varied thematic beach resort facilities can be established. Batangas is also perhaps the nearest destination from Manila with good quality beach and bathing waters.

Ecotourism also promises the sound business investment in the natural areas of the province by ensuring that the very resources utilized for recreation are well preserved and be free from any possible negative impacts. We see fit that a well-protected natural resource will ensure that the business of ecotourism would be sustained over many generations.


ECOTOURISM PRODUCTS

The ecotourism products of the Batangas side of the Verde Passage include both terrestrial and marine resources. The varied resources also offer diverse activities that can be offered to different market segments. These include scuba diving, snorkeling, island-hopping, birdwatching, and relaxing stays in the resort facilities in the area. Dolphin watching and birdwatching are activities that have great potential in the area.

What makes the pursuit of ecotourism more significant is that it can also help in promoting the growth of local communities in the area. Local folks have become professional tourism service providers and more community members can be tapped to fill up the needs of future tourism establishments and service providers.