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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Local Information For Palawan’s Foreign Guests: Check Out Rite One Pharma. Part III-Rizal Avenue, Puerto Princesa. Updated: 1-20-2015.

I publish and update this post for Guests visiting Puerto Princesa, Palawan. It’s safe to say that I have tired about every available service here, at one time or another.

And.for the record, I am not in anyway compensated by those I recommend on this Blog Posting. It’s my way of trying to give back to a very nice people and a totally safe city, in the Western Philippines. I hope you are able to add Palawan to your future travel plans, if you are not here already.

Most hotels, restaurants and bars on located on the part of Rizal, on the other side of National Highway, toward the Airport. Most of Puerto’s nightlife and restaurants are in this area. You can stroll your way from one establishment to another, checking out the various restaurants and local clubs.

However, let’s be practical. You may require a pharmacy. I can recommend a very unique one, that also sells beer and liquor, in addition to snacks, personal items, and light groceries. I don’t think I know of another pharmacy offering beer and booze, in Puerto.

Rite One Pharma is where you should go, if you are staying in this part of the city. They have about everything you need and even a Patio Area, with tables and chairs for customers, in front on their Pharmacy.

I often see Visitors taking a break in the Patio Area, with a snack and cold beverage,

something other Puerto Pharmacies don’t provide their customers.

This Extra Customer Benefit/Feature is no surprise to me. I know Rite One’s Owners, Vijay and Diane Karnani, who are caring, customer oriented,competent professionals.

Diane has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy, from Santo Tomas University, one of the premier schools in the Philippines. Vijay is a Business Graduate of De La Salle, a very highly regarded university in The Philippines.

I personally enjoy shopping there because Rite One’s staff is very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and after a few visits, they all knew my first name.

You cannot go wrong with this pharmacy, if you are staying in this part of the City.

Rite One is walking distance to most of the hotels in this area. Also, it is open until midnight. It’s a great pit stop on your way back to Hotel, for whatever you need.

As usual, I encourage all of Puerto’s Guests to email any questions, which you may have.

John Sheehan
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

For Palawan’s Foreign Guests: What to Know about Puerto Princesa. Insider Information. Part II-Rizal Avenue. Near Puerto Princesa International Airport. Just Updated: 1-14-2015.

I publish and update this post for Guests visiting Puerto Princesa, Palawan. It’s safe to say that I have tired about every available service here, at one time or another.

My goal to help Puerto’s Guests find great services and retailers in Puerto. I have noticed that many of of Foreign Guests sometimes have trouble finding what they want or need. Helpfully. this will help. I will continue updating this post.

Rizal Avenue (Close to the Airport and Golf Course)

Most hotels, restaurants and bars on located on the part of Rizal, on the other side of National Highway, toward the Airport. Most of Puerto’s nightlife is also on Rizal. You can stroll your way from one establishment to another, checking out the various restaurants and local clubs.

However, let’s be practical. You may require a pharmacy. I found a very unique one, that also sells beer and liquor, in addition to snacks, toiletry items, and light groceries? I don’t think I know of another pharmacy offering beer and booze, in Puerto. And, is is open until Midnight.

I often see Visitors taking a break in the Patio Area, with a snack and cold beverage,

something other Puerto Pharmacies don’t provide their customers.

This Extra Customer Benefit/Feature is no surprise to me. I know Rite One’s Owners, Vijay and Diane Karnani, who are caring, customer oriented, competent professionals.

I personally enjoy shopping there because Rite One’s staff is very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and after a few visits, they all knew my first name.

You cannot go wrong with this pharmacy, if you are staying in this part of the City.

Rite One is walking distance to most of the hotels in this area. Also, it is open until midnight. It’s a great pit stop on your way back to Hotel, for whatever you need.

Great Fruit Stand with Excellent Filipino Pastries.

Comeback is where you want to go for right off the farm, fresh Palawan fruit. It also has a wonderful selection of Filipino Pastries.

Comeback has a great location, not far from the Provincial Capitol, as you are heading down Rizal toward National Highway. It’s is in front of a travel company called 3 Colors Ticketing.

You really can’t miss it. The owners’ are Danny and Lita, who are wonderful people.

Their prices are very reasonable and the quality very high.

I notice Danny and Lita checking the produce daily, to make sure it’s up to their standards.

Everything is Palawan Farm Fresh.

(I shamelessly horned in the picture here)

Their pasty selection is extensive and to die for!

You can also get fresh green coconuts, for ₱25 or a little more than 50 Cents USD, which they will prepare for you. Pretty good deal, HUH?

And, after you drinking your fresh coconut, then you can eat its very nutritious meat. Natural spoon included.

Did you know that coconut products are very good for you? Here, we use coconut vinegar, which is loaded with vitamins.

Coconut oil also has more health benefits than Olive Oil.

I recommended you add Comeback to your daily routine while in Puerto for a snack or even breakfast.

Follow Up Is The Meaning Of Life! Palawan Heath Resorts, Travel/Tourism and More!

Last night I posted on FB, that I’ve a friend interested in developing a Weight loss/Wellness/Rejuvenation Resort on Palawan.

The interest in being the hosting resort is surprising, in just 12 hours. I am sure my investor would be interested in a partner arrangement with an existing beach or farm resort. Makes sense.

The Post below on LinkedIn and FB generated questions, which I will answer.

Want to Become and Remain a Market Leader in the Palawan Tourism Business? Follow These Three Steps. http://johnsheehan17.blogspot.com/2015/01/want-to-become-and-remain-market-leader.html

Q: How do I know if my Guests (Clients) were happy?

A: Simplest thing to do is have comment cards for them

Q: How do I know the staff is behaving and doing their job?

A: Comment Card will work, but it that is after the fact. So, find a way to randomly spot check your business. Give them something to consider while they are in the house:

Remember the guy who ran off FIVE Foreigners at a local pension? I ran into one of them on the street. He was very sore.

You have to wonder how many others like this visitor are out there? They do talk to each other.

Random spot checking insures there garbage is picked up---not attracting flies.

Also you can make sure the basic amenities people look for such as HOT…Not Lukewarm water is available to the guests.

If you are worried about them being loud….put this behind the front desk for them to see.

Q: How do I know if Social Media is working for me?

A: As people while they are staying with your or using your services. Note: This is not like a comment card. You could give clients and guess a little survey. Country of origin, age, and how they heard of your business. Maybe what other SE Countries they visited before.

Expanded: 1-12-15: Profiles of Palawan People Who Make the Difference

http://johnsheehan17.blogspot.com/2014/12/profiles-of-palawan-people-who-make.html

Is doing great! Mr. Humble is turning into a media rock star with US Media Bosses, who like Ed del Rio too. This Blog if for helping people here, but it also a treatment (What we call pitches in US Television and also Films) for a long form print feature or show. Could be a little Television News Series too.

My for the your family speech also got good readership. Wish I could use a slogan like Where the family is First.

But, that would make no sense for a US Media consultant/producer.

Onward and Upward!

Palawan: Where Family Comes First.

It is true that people in Palawan and the Philippines are 110% Family oriented. I have been doing quite of bit of blogging and FB posting promoting Palawan Tourism and how local travel industry people could improve their business, through marketing and operations.

Then I thought of why should anyone listen to me? I then thought one reason is the deep family orientation that people here have. Improving your business’ market share and revenues would build the better financial reward/security, for your families. Your business success directly affects them, their wellbeing and happiness.

In other words, your family is directly affected by your business successes and revenue growth.

Below are posts on Millennium Media Entertainment’s Blog and FB, you may find helpful to growing your revenues and taking great care of your family.

Want to Become and Remain a Market Leader in the Palawan Tourism Business? Follow These Three Steps.
http://johnsheehan17.blogspot.com/2015/01/want-to-become-and-remain-market-leader.html

UPDATE: More Fun In the Philippines--Puerto Princesa, Palawan!
• Come To Puerto Princesa, Palawan
• The Safest Place On Earth To Visit, Live…Whatever.
• Visiting Is More Affordably Fun In The Philippines
http://johnsheehan17.blogspot.com/2014/01/update-more-fun-in-philippines-puerto_2.html

There is good interest in this from guys like CBS and New York Times.
Expanded: 1-12-15: Profiles of Palawan People Who Make the Difference
http://johnsheehan17.blogspot.com/2014/12/profiles-of-palawan-people-who-make.html

Friday, January 9, 2015

Updated: Are You in the Puerto Princesa-Palawan Travel/ Hospitality Industry and Want More Business? Here is How to Get and Keep it.

No one seems to know if tourism is up or down. It depends who you want to listen to. However, to get more Tourists, Travel and Hospitality Companies need to work themselves to attract visitors. And, if enough do this, Tourism should increase. Consider the following:

Palawan isn’t well known. Use Facebook, LinkedIn, TripAdvisor, Blogs and Websites to promote your business, the city and the province.
Everyone needs to update their Social Media frequently, since this is an ongoing to process to build awareness, particularly overseas.
You need to learn how to use Google Key Words to show up in Google searches.
Foreigners totally use the internet for their travel decisions. They go on line for deciding where to visit and what to do, once they are there.

Use lots of quality pictures. Visuals sell and inspire.
Learn how marketing affects Foreigners. They respond totally the opposite of Filipinos to marketing.
Frequency is everything for building the tourist industry. We must stay in front of potential visitors.
You need to update all your information frequently, again using photographs.
Think about font colors in your copy. Foreigners can’t read black lettering on green or red backgrounds or white over white.
Make your message bold. No small fonts, again Foreigners can’t or will not read.

Put the fees also in dollars. Foreigners don’t get Pesos.
All they see is a huge number, which freaks them. Using dollars shows them real value.

Do not forget there are more pensions going up now and the market may not be big enough to support all the new and existing pensions, so it has to get bigger.
It is therefore very important for one and all to market aggressively to gain more new business.
Might be a good idea if there was more collaboration among those in the Travel and Hospitality business.
Lastly…..How do you get them, when they are shopping around for an hotel?

Hope this helps!

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