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📢 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: 𝐁𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐧𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
The Boracay Tourism Office reminds all travelers to exercise 𝐂𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 when booking tours, accommodations, transportation, and other tourism services, especially when completing 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒. While most service providers are properly accredited, travelers may still encounter offers from unregistered or illegitimate operators.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
•𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐬 – Some pages or profiles may appear legitimate but can overcharge, mislead, or fail to provide the service you paid for.
•𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 – Services booked through unverified online channels may not follow required safety and service standards.
•𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – Engaging with non-accredited providers may lead to cancellations, financial loss, or legal complications.
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟
•𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 – Whether in person or online, ensure the business is DOT-accredited or LGU-registered. Look for official permits or check with authorized platforms.
•𝐁𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 – Avoid transacting through unofficial social media pages, personal accounts, or suspicious links.
•𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 – Politely refuse unsolicited packages or unusually low online rates that seem too good to be true.
•𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – Validate legitimacy through credible reviews, trusted referrals, or official tourism channels.
For confirmation or inquiries regarding accredited tourism providers, you may contact the 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲- 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 Office through:
📧 Email: [email protected]
☎️ Landline: (036) 288-8827 | 288-2493
📱 Mobile: (+63) 968 243 1919 / (+63) 905 219 1604
🌐 Website: boracayinfoguide.com
📘 Facebook: f/malaytourism
Your cooperation helps maintain a safe, reliable, and enjoyable experience for all visitors. Travel smart, book responsibly, and enjoy the beauty of Boracay Island with confidence 🌴✨
