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Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #tourism, aggregated by home.social.

  1. The Press (New Zealand): Google Maps’ misleading nine-hour detour spells plummeting bookings for West Coast businesses. “Tourism operators in South Westland say misleading information on Google Maps that advises people to take a nine-hour detour is costing them business – with one seeing customer numbers down 40% on last year. Visitors are cancelling bookings because the mapping app is […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/17/the-press-google-maps-misleading-nine-hour-detour-spells-plummeting-bookings-for-west-coast-businesses/
  2. The Press (New Zealand): Google Maps’ misleading nine-hour detour spells plummeting bookings for West Coast businesses. “Tourism operators in South Westland say misleading information on Google Maps that advises people to take a nine-hour detour is costing them business – with one seeing customer numbers down 40% on last year. Visitors are cancelling bookings because the mapping app is […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/17/the-press-google-maps-misleading-nine-hour-detour-spells-plummeting-bookings-for-west-coast-businesses/
  3. The Press (New Zealand): Google Maps’ misleading nine-hour detour spells plummeting bookings for West Coast businesses. “Tourism operators in South Westland say misleading information on Google Maps that advises people to take a nine-hour detour is costing them business – with one seeing customer numbers down 40% on last year. Visitors are cancelling bookings because the mapping app is […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/17/the-press-google-maps-misleading-nine-hour-detour-spells-plummeting-bookings-for-west-coast-businesses/
  4. The Press (New Zealand): Google Maps’ misleading nine-hour detour spells plummeting bookings for West Coast businesses. “Tourism operators in South Westland say misleading information on Google Maps that advises people to take a nine-hour detour is costing them business – with one seeing customer numbers down 40% on last year. Visitors are cancelling bookings because the mapping app is […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/17/the-press-google-maps-misleading-nine-hour-detour-spells-plummeting-bookings-for-west-coast-businesses/
  5. The Press (New Zealand): Google Maps’ misleading nine-hour detour spells plummeting bookings for West Coast businesses. “Tourism operators in South Westland say misleading information on Google Maps that advises people to take a nine-hour detour is costing them business – with one seeing customer numbers down 40% on last year. Visitors are cancelling bookings because the mapping app is […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/17/the-press-google-maps-misleading-nine-hour-detour-spells-plummeting-bookings-for-west-coast-businesses/
  6. Marloth’s Way

    🌿🦓 48 HOURS TO GO! 🦒🌿

    A big thank you to everyone who has taken a look at Marloth’s Way since we opened it up yesterday. 💚

    If you haven’t had a chance yet, there are still 48 HOURS of unlimited access to explore the guest guide and tell us what you think.

    We’re building this for Marloth — to help our guests better understand the wildlife, the rules and the little things that make a big difference in protecting this incredible place.

    👇 Have a look, test it and send us your feedback.

    🔗 https://marloths-way.pages.dev

    🔐 PIN: 593726

    👍 Like what you see? Tell us.
    💡 Think something could be better? Tell us that too.
    🦓 Know a property owner or manager who should see it? Please share it with them.

    📧 [email protected]

    Know it. Respect it. Protect it. 🌿

    Rate this:

  7. Marloth’s Way

    🌿🦓 48 HOURS TO GO! 🦒🌿

    A big thank you to everyone who has taken a look at Marloth’s Way since we opened it up yesterday. 💚

    If you haven’t had a chance yet, there are still 48 HOURS of unlimited access to explore the guest guide and tell us what you think.

    We’re building this for Marloth — to help our guests better understand the wildlife, the rules and the little things that make a big difference in protecting this incredible place.

    👇 Have a look, test it and send us your feedback.

    🔗 https://marloths-way.pages.dev

    🔐 PIN: 593726

    👍 Like what you see? Tell us.
    💡 Think something could be better? Tell us that too.
    🦓 Know a property owner or manager who should see it? Please share it with them.

    📧 [email protected]

    Know it. Respect it. Protect it. 🌿

    Rate this:

  8. Marloth’s Way

    🌿🦓 48 HOURS TO GO! 🦒🌿

    A big thank you to everyone who has taken a look at Marloth’s Way since we opened it up yesterday. 💚

    If you haven’t had a chance yet, there are still 48 HOURS of unlimited access to explore the guest guide and tell us what you think.

    We’re building this for Marloth — to help our guests better understand the wildlife, the rules and the little things that make a big difference in protecting this incredible place.

    👇 Have a look, test it and send us your feedback.

    🔗 https://marloths-way.pages.dev

    🔐 PIN: 593726

    👍 Like what you see? Tell us.
    💡 Think something could be better? Tell us that too.
    🦓 Know a property owner or manager who should see it? Please share it with them.

    📧 [email protected]

    Know it. Respect it. Protect it. 🌿

    Rate this:

  9. Marloth’s Way

    🌿🦓 48 HOURS TO GO! 🦒🌿

    A big thank you to everyone who has taken a look at Marloth’s Way since we opened it up yesterday. 💚

    If you haven’t had a chance yet, there are still 48 HOURS of unlimited access to explore the guest guide and tell us what you think.

    We’re building this for Marloth — to help our guests better understand the wildlife, the rules and the little things that make a big difference in protecting this incredible place.

    👇 Have a look, test it and send us your feedback.

    🔗 https://marloths-way.pages.dev

    🔐 PIN: 593726

    👍 Like what you see? Tell us.
    💡 Think something could be better? Tell us that too.
    🦓 Know a property owner or manager who should see it? Please share it with them.

    📧 [email protected]

    Know it. Respect it. Protect it. 🌿

    Rate this:

  10. Marloth’s Way

    🌿🦓 48 HOURS TO GO! 🦒🌿

    A big thank you to everyone who has taken a look at Marloth’s Way since we opened it up yesterday. 💚

    If you haven’t had a chance yet, there are still 48 HOURS of unlimited access to explore the guest guide and tell us what you think.

    We’re building this for Marloth — to help our guests better understand the wildlife, the rules and the little things that make a big difference in protecting this incredible place.

    👇 Have a look, test it and send us your feedback.

    🔗 https://marloths-way.pages.dev

    🔐 PIN: 593726

    👍 Like what you see? Tell us.
    💡 Think something could be better? Tell us that too.
    🦓 Know a property owner or manager who should see it? Please share it with them.

    📧 [email protected]

    Know it. Respect it. Protect it. 🌿

    Rate this:

  11. Hotels around the world: Canfranc Estación, Huesca, Spain
    A destination in its own right, a place where contemporary luxury blends with railway history and industrial architecture.

    👉️ Now, discover MUCH MORE and SUBSCRIBE to our summary of news and updates through link: amusementlogic.com/general-new

    🏨 #canfranc #huesca #spain #hotel #luxury #architecture #travel #tourism #leisure #espagne #hôtel #luxe #voyage #tourisme #loisirs #españa #lujo #arquitectura #viajes #turismo #ocio

  12. Hotels around the world: Canfranc Estación, Huesca, Spain
    A destination in its own right, a place where contemporary luxury blends with railway history and industrial architecture.

    👉️ Now, discover MUCH MORE and SUBSCRIBE to our summary of news and updates through link: amusementlogic.com/general-new

    🏨 #canfranc #huesca #spain #hotel #luxury #architecture #travel #tourism #leisure #espagne #hôtel #luxe #voyage #tourisme #loisirs #españa #lujo #arquitectura #viajes #turismo #ocio

  13. Hotels around the world: Canfranc Estación, Huesca, Spain
    A destination in its own right, a place where contemporary luxury blends with railway history and industrial architecture.

    👉️ Now, discover MUCH MORE and SUBSCRIBE to our summary of news and updates through link: amusementlogic.com/general-new

    🏨 #canfranc #huesca #spain #hotel #luxury #architecture #travel #tourism #leisure #espagne #hôtel #luxe #voyage #tourisme #loisirs #españa #lujo #arquitectura #viajes #turismo #ocio

  14. Hotels around the world: Canfranc Estación, Huesca, Spain
    A destination in its own right, a place where contemporary luxury blends with railway history and industrial architecture.

    👉️ Now, discover MUCH MORE and SUBSCRIBE to our summary of news and updates through link: amusementlogic.com/general-new

    🏨 #canfranc #huesca #spain #hotel #luxury #architecture #travel #tourism #leisure #espagne #hôtel #luxe #voyage #tourisme #loisirs #españa #lujo #arquitectura #viajes #turismo #ocio

  15. Hotels around the world: Canfranc Estación, Huesca, Spain
    A destination in its own right, a place where contemporary luxury blends with railway history and industrial architecture.

    👉️ Now, discover MUCH MORE and SUBSCRIBE to our summary of news and updates through link: amusementlogic.com/general-new

    🏨 #canfranc #huesca #spain #hotel #luxury #architecture #travel #tourism #leisure #espagne #hôtel #luxe #voyage #tourisme #loisirs #españa #lujo #arquitectura #viajes #turismo #ocio

  16. Northern lights closer? Philippines, Iceland open door to daily flights

    The agreement could lay the groundwork for daily flights between the Philippines and Iceland, though no airline has announced plans to use the new rights

    justpaste.in/news/northern-lig

    #DepartmentofForeignAffairs #DepartmentofTransportation #EuropeanUnion #Iceland #Tourism

  17. Should visitors come to Kaua'i right now in the wake of Hurricane Lowell?

    I have heard many opinions on the subject. I don't have a definitive do or don't for anyone. I see both sides of it. Immediately after the storm, our mayor told imminent visitors to postpone but didn't put a timeline on it.

    Small businesses owned by locals need tourists on island to survive. The giant corporations that run most of the resorts don't.

    The north shore is a mess, the south shore is a mess & Waimea Canyon is off-limits. These are the places that will be in a state of recovery for a long time. I definitely recommend anyone who is visiting NOT try to see those areas, and those are the most popular tourist areas, so...I dunno.

    If you do come soon, buy local.

    #Hawaii #Kauai #Lowell #tourism #travel

  18. Should visitors come to Kaua'i right now in the wake of Hurricane Lowell?

    I have heard many opinions on the subject. I don't have a definitive do or don't for anyone. I see both sides of it. Immediately after the storm, our mayor told imminent visitors to postpone but didn't put a timeline on it.

    Small businesses owned by locals need tourists on island to survive. The giant corporations that run most of the resorts don't.

    The north shore is a mess, the south shore is a mess & Waimea Canyon is off-limits. These are the places that will be in a state of recovery for a long time. I definitely recommend anyone who is visiting NOT try to see those areas, and those are the most popular tourist areas, so...I dunno.

    If you do come soon, buy local.

    #Hawaii #Kauai #Lowell #tourism #travel

  19. Should visitors come to Kaua'i right now in the wake of Hurricane Lowell?

    I have heard many opinions on the subject. I don't have a definitive do or don't for anyone. I see both sides of it. Immediately after the storm, our mayor told imminent visitors to postpone but didn't put a timeline on it.

    Small businesses owned by locals need tourists on island to survive. The giant corporations that run most of the resorts don't.

    The north shore is a mess, the south shore is a mess & Waimea Canyon is off-limits. These are the places that will be in a state of recovery for a long time. I definitely recommend anyone who is visiting NOT try to see those areas, and those are the most popular tourist areas, so...I dunno.

    If you do come soon, buy local.

    #Hawaii #Kauai #Lowell #tourism #travel

  20. Should visitors come to Kaua'i right now in the wake of Hurricane Lowell?

    I have heard many opinions on the subject. I don't have a definitive do or don't for anyone. I see both sides of it. Immediately after the storm, our mayor told imminent visitors to postpone but didn't put a timeline on it.

    Small businesses owned by locals need tourists on island to survive. The giant corporations that run most of the resorts don't.

    The north shore is a mess, the south shore is a mess & Waimea Canyon is off-limits. These are the places that will be in a state of recovery for a long time. I definitely recommend anyone who is visiting NOT try to see those areas, and those are the most popular tourist areas, so...I dunno.

    If you do come soon, buy local.

    #Hawaii #Kauai #Lowell #tourism #travel

  21. Should visitors come to Kaua'i right now in the wake of Hurricane Lowell?

    I have heard many opinions on the subject. I don't have a definitive do or don't for anyone. I see both sides of it. Immediately after the storm, our mayor told imminent visitors to postpone but didn't put a timeline on it.

    Small businesses owned by locals need tourists on island to survive. The giant corporations that run most of the resorts don't.

    The north shore is a mess, the south shore is a mess & Waimea Canyon is off-limits. These are the places that will be in a state of recovery for a long time. I definitely recommend anyone who is visiting NOT try to see those areas, and those are the most popular tourist areas, so...I dunno.

    If you do come soon, buy local.

  22. alojapan.com/1540495/hai-phong Hai Phong expands tourism promotion with the Japanese market #HảiPhòng #InvestmentPromotionCenter #Japan #JapanTourism #JapanTourismInvestmentPromotionAgency #OverseasTravel #RewardTourism #Tokyo #tourism #TourismInJapan On September 16, in Hai Phong City, the Japan Tourism Organization (JNTO) organized the “Japan Incentive Tourism Promotion Conference 2026” with the participation of hundreds of businesses operating in the tourism sector. The

  23. alojapan.com/1540495/hai-phong Hai Phong expands tourism promotion with the Japanese market #HảiPhòng #InvestmentPromotionCenter #Japan #JapanTourism #JapanTourismInvestmentPromotionAgency #OverseasTravel #RewardTourism #Tokyo #tourism #TourismInJapan On September 16, in Hai Phong City, the Japan Tourism Organization (JNTO) organized the “Japan Incentive Tourism Promotion Conference 2026” with the participation of hundreds of businesses operating in the tourism sector. The

  24. Three things I'm worried about at our U.S. national parks - overcrowding from shutting down reservations, rewriting history, and overcharging international visitors -

    perceptivetravel.com/blog/2026

    #travel #tourism #RoadTrip #FindYourPark #GetOutside

  25. Get more mileage out of your content and reach your B2B visitors, guests, and customers on these often overlooked social media platforms:

    tourismcurrents.com/3-overlook

    #SocialTown #tourism #marketing #SocialMedia

  26. American Funding Aims to Turn Subic Bay Port into Gateway for planned AI Industrial Hub

    In a serious bid to encourage more investments into the Philippines, the United States of America will be providing financial support for feasibility studies on the proposed expansion of the facilities at the port of Subic Bay as well as the establishment of public WiFi access points in key locations, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. These developments point to turning the Subic Bay port into a key gateway for the planned artificial intelligence (AI) industrial hub while improving WiFi access with the nation in mind.

    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin report. Some parts in boldface…

    The United States (US) is providing funding support for feasibility studies on the proposed expansion of port facilities at Subic Bay and the establishment of public WiFi access points in a bid to encourage more investments into the Philippines.

    The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) said on Thursday, Sept. 10, that it will provide a grant to ship repair firm Subic Drydock Corp. (SDC) for a feasibility study to advance the expansion of a key port ship repair facility.

    SDC will secure the services of a California-based engineering consulting firm to conduct the study, according to the USTDA.

    The study is expected to support the technical and engineering design to expand SDC’s existing berth within the Subic Bay Freeport Zone to accommodate larger vessels.

    The expanded capacity will help meet the growing demand for ship repair and maintenance services, reinforcing Subic Bay’s strategic role in the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC).

    Subic Bay is one of four major economic hubs within the LEC that is set to play a critical role in the corridor’s economic development.

    Established by the Philippines, US, and Japan, the LEC intends to enhance connectivity between Subic Bay, Clark, Manila, and Batangas, which account for approximately 50 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

    Earlier, the Port of Subic Bay was designated as the “preferred maritime gateway” for the planned artificial intelligence (AI) industrial hub in New Clark City.

    The port is expected to handle the import, export, handling, storage, and transport of the inputs necessary to support the advanced manufacturing operations in the industrial hub.

    Meanwhile, the USTDA will also provide a funding grant to Uy-led ComClark Network and Technology Corp. for the proposed creation of a nationwide network of public WiFi access points.

    ComClark has selected California-based advisory services firm Connectivity Capital LLC to conduct the feasibility study, the agency said.

    The study covers the pilot implementation of AI-enhanced WiFi access points at six sites to determine market demand, technical requirements, commercial feasibility, and financial projections.

    The USTDA said the findings of the study would help lay the groundwork for a potential deployment of the access points at nearly 8,000 locations by 2030, which is expected to widen access to reliable connectivity in the country.

    USTDA Deputy Director Thomas Hardy said funding support for the two feasibility studies helps reinforce the US’ commitment to supporting the Philippine government’s and private sector’s infrastructure priorities.

    Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you welcome the American funding for the Subic Bay port facility improvements as well as the enhancement of public WiFi access? What is your opinion about the economic potential of the Luzon Economic Corridor?

    You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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    Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

    #AirTravel #airport #ArtificialIntelligenceAI #ASEAN #Asia #AssociationOfSoutheastAsianNationsASEAN #Bing #business #businessNews #CarloCarrasco #ChatGPT #economics #economy #EconomyOfThePhilippines #Facebook #Fediverse #finance #foreignInvestors #foreignTourists #GDP #GDPGrowth #geek #Google #GoogleSearch #governance #grossDomesticProductGDP #growth #holiday #industry #infrastructure #Instagram #internationalTrade #internationalTravel #Internet #InternetAccess #Investagrams #investing #investment #investors #jobs #localTourists #LuzonEconomicCorridorLEC #Mastodon #modernization #money #NewClarkCity #news #Philippines #PhilippinesBlog #Pinoy #PortOfSubic #PortOfSubicBay #publicService #seaport #socialMedia #SoutheastAsia #SubicBay #SubicBayFreeportZone #SubicDrydockCorpSDC #Tarlac #technology #tourism #tourismBlog #tourists #trade #trading #travel #travelBlog #Twitter #USTradeAndDevelopmentAgencyUSTDA #USTDA #WiFi #wireless #wirelessInternet #WordPress #WordPressCom #worldTravel
  27. American Funding Aims to Turn Subic Bay Port into Gateway for planned AI Industrial Hub

    In a serious bid to encourage more investments into the Philippines, the United States of America will be providing financial support for feasibility studies on the proposed expansion of the facilities at the port of Subic Bay as well as the establishment of public WiFi access points in key locations, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. These developments point to turning the Subic Bay port into a key gateway for the planned artificial intelligence (AI) industrial hub while improving WiFi access with the nation in mind.

    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin report. Some parts in boldface…

    The United States (US) is providing funding support for feasibility studies on the proposed expansion of port facilities at Subic Bay and the establishment of public WiFi access points in a bid to encourage more investments into the Philippines.

    The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) said on Thursday, Sept. 10, that it will provide a grant to ship repair firm Subic Drydock Corp. (SDC) for a feasibility study to advance the expansion of a key port ship repair facility.

    SDC will secure the services of a California-based engineering consulting firm to conduct the study, according to the USTDA.

    The study is expected to support the technical and engineering design to expand SDC’s existing berth within the Subic Bay Freeport Zone to accommodate larger vessels.

    The expanded capacity will help meet the growing demand for ship repair and maintenance services, reinforcing Subic Bay’s strategic role in the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC).

    Subic Bay is one of four major economic hubs within the LEC that is set to play a critical role in the corridor’s economic development.

    Established by the Philippines, US, and Japan, the LEC intends to enhance connectivity between Subic Bay, Clark, Manila, and Batangas, which account for approximately 50 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

    Earlier, the Port of Subic Bay was designated as the “preferred maritime gateway” for the planned artificial intelligence (AI) industrial hub in New Clark City.

    The port is expected to handle the import, export, handling, storage, and transport of the inputs necessary to support the advanced manufacturing operations in the industrial hub.

    Meanwhile, the USTDA will also provide a funding grant to Uy-led ComClark Network and Technology Corp. for the proposed creation of a nationwide network of public WiFi access points.

    ComClark has selected California-based advisory services firm Connectivity Capital LLC to conduct the feasibility study, the agency said.

    The study covers the pilot implementation of AI-enhanced WiFi access points at six sites to determine market demand, technical requirements, commercial feasibility, and financial projections.

    The USTDA said the findings of the study would help lay the groundwork for a potential deployment of the access points at nearly 8,000 locations by 2030, which is expected to widen access to reliable connectivity in the country.

    USTDA Deputy Director Thomas Hardy said funding support for the two feasibility studies helps reinforce the US’ commitment to supporting the Philippine government’s and private sector’s infrastructure priorities.

    Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you welcome the American funding for the Subic Bay port facility improvements as well as the enhancement of public WiFi access? What is your opinion about the economic potential of the Luzon Economic Corridor?

    You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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    Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

    #AirTravel #airport #ArtificialIntelligenceAI #ASEAN #Asia #AssociationOfSoutheastAsianNationsASEAN #Bing #business #businessNews #CarloCarrasco #ChatGPT #economics #economy #EconomyOfThePhilippines #Facebook #Fediverse #finance #foreignInvestors #foreignTourists #GDP #GDPGrowth #geek #Google #GoogleSearch #governance #grossDomesticProductGDP #growth #holiday #industry #infrastructure #Instagram #internationalTrade #internationalTravel #Internet #InternetAccess #Investagrams #investing #investment #investors #jobs #localTourists #LuzonEconomicCorridorLEC #Mastodon #modernization #money #NewClarkCity #news #Philippines #PhilippinesBlog #Pinoy #PortOfSubic #PortOfSubicBay #publicService #seaport #socialMedia #SoutheastAsia #SubicBay #SubicBayFreeportZone #SubicDrydockCorpSDC #Tarlac #technology #tourism #tourismBlog #tourists #trade #trading #travel #travelBlog #Twitter #USTradeAndDevelopmentAgencyUSTDA #USTDA #WiFi #wireless #wirelessInternet #WordPress #WordPressCom #worldTravel
  28. American Funding Aims to Turn Subic Bay Port into Gateway for planned AI Industrial Hub

    In a serious bid to encourage more investments into the Philippines, the United States of America will be providing financial support for feasibility studies on the proposed expansion of the facilities at the port of Subic Bay as well as the establishment of public WiFi access points in key locations, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. These developments point to turning the Subic Bay port into a key gateway for the planned artificial intelligence (AI) industrial hub while improving WiFi access with the nation in mind.

    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin report. Some parts in boldface…

    The United States (US) is providing funding support for feasibility studies on the proposed expansion of port facilities at Subic Bay and the establishment of public WiFi access points in a bid to encourage more investments into the Philippines.

    The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) said on Thursday, Sept. 10, that it will provide a grant to ship repair firm Subic Drydock Corp. (SDC) for a feasibility study to advance the expansion of a key port ship repair facility.

    SDC will secure the services of a California-based engineering consulting firm to conduct the study, according to the USTDA.

    The study is expected to support the technical and engineering design to expand SDC’s existing berth within the Subic Bay Freeport Zone to accommodate larger vessels.

    The expanded capacity will help meet the growing demand for ship repair and maintenance services, reinforcing Subic Bay’s strategic role in the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC).

    Subic Bay is one of four major economic hubs within the LEC that is set to play a critical role in the corridor’s economic development.

    Established by the Philippines, US, and Japan, the LEC intends to enhance connectivity between Subic Bay, Clark, Manila, and Batangas, which account for approximately 50 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

    Earlier, the Port of Subic Bay was designated as the “preferred maritime gateway” for the planned artificial intelligence (AI) industrial hub in New Clark City.

    The port is expected to handle the import, export, handling, storage, and transport of the inputs necessary to support the advanced manufacturing operations in the industrial hub.

    Meanwhile, the USTDA will also provide a funding grant to Uy-led ComClark Network and Technology Corp. for the proposed creation of a nationwide network of public WiFi access points.

    ComClark has selected California-based advisory services firm Connectivity Capital LLC to conduct the feasibility study, the agency said.

    The study covers the pilot implementation of AI-enhanced WiFi access points at six sites to determine market demand, technical requirements, commercial feasibility, and financial projections.

    The USTDA said the findings of the study would help lay the groundwork for a potential deployment of the access points at nearly 8,000 locations by 2030, which is expected to widen access to reliable connectivity in the country.

    USTDA Deputy Director Thomas Hardy said funding support for the two feasibility studies helps reinforce the US’ commitment to supporting the Philippine government’s and private sector’s infrastructure priorities.

    Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you welcome the American funding for the Subic Bay port facility improvements as well as the enhancement of public WiFi access? What is your opinion about the economic potential of the Luzon Economic Corridor?

    You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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