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Congress Tour Fondly known as the "Queen of the South", Cebu has never failed to capture the imagination of the local and international visitors who have fallen time and again for her tropical charms. From the idyllic white-sand beach resorts, to wondrous dive sites, to a bustling comsmopolitan hub, and the warmest locals this side of the globe, Cebu has become that must-see destination above all else in the archipelago and in the region. As the leading tourism destination in the Philippines for several years running, Cebu considers itself to be a big fish in a small pond. Only in the last couple of decades has Cebu finally broken out of its shell and deemed herself ready to go all-out in its bid to capture a significant slice of the global market. The country considers herself luck to have such a treasure trove that is Cebu. As the leading business and industry hub outside the capital city, Cebu leads the way in entrepreneurship, skilled workforce, Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs), export processing zones, and Information and Communications Technology, or ICT-enabled services. As host to over 350 Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs), Cebu played a major part in keeping the better talents within her shores while nourishing budding upstarts in the South. Experience also the true essence of the people and the place by visiting the alluring countryside attractions aside from the urban comforts. Witness the caring nature and the simple lifestyles of the ever-smiling locals as they go about to earn a living. They never too busy and only too willing to serve as guides to the visitor as indicative of the homegrown brand of hospitality of the Cebuano As the oldest city in the Philippines, Cebu is also a hotbed to culture and heritage buffs who are more concerned with a country's past in order to determine its future. Cebu's museums and artifacts reveal a rich historical past of Spanish, American, Japanese, and Chinese influences . Witness also the kaleidoscope of art exhibits and world-class craftsmanship of its local talents. And as a modern metropolis teeming with malls, international restaurants, topnotch educational centers, Information Technology centers, and a thriving nightscape, Cebu does offer industry talents and lifestyle comforts beyond compare. From the simple sidewalk food fare known as "pungko-pungko" to five-star dining, the wide range of menu selections likewise speaks volumes of Cebu's multi-varied tourism attractions. |
