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2012 Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark Philippines, bookmark this annual event in your calendary now

Just released by Clark Development Corporation, the government agency that manages Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, is this article about the The 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clark, Pampanga.

The 2012 Philippines Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clark

The yearly colorful, head-raising Clark Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is once again gracing the aviation field of the Clark Freeport. This venue is projected to host over 100,000 tourists from February 9th thru 12th 2012. This anticipated crowd is 20,000 more than last year’s 80,000 figure.

With the increased popularity, media recognition and the evolving program size, larger crowds are expected to visit the 17th annual Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta held at Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) ADAC hangar at the Clark Airbase.

It’s anticipated the spectators are to be treated to a larger and more varied 4-day event as at least 25 countries are expected to participate according to Noemi Garcia, the head of the CDC Tourism and Promotions Office. This is more balloons from a larger number of countries than in 2011. In addition, the Balloon Fiesta is rumored to include additional exhibitions and more varied aerial demonstrations.

The Clark Freeport zone has become the home to this annual international aviation sporting event for many reasons. The wide-open spaces, favorable flying weather, scenic ambiance and the general features and tourist amenities the zone has to offer make it the ideal venue. Also, Clark has a wide array of hotels and resorts to cater to just about every budget, from simple and small single unit hostels to incredibly high-end hotels and leisure establishments that provide full suite and even villas for any number of group accommodations. Golfers, casino lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will also be happy with the array of these facilities that cover the zone. The close proximity of Angeles city, with all of its casinos, resorts, night life, bars and restaurants and mention additional lodging options, makes for a complete, integrated fun zone for this – the largest of all events in the Philippines.

As this event fills up hotel rooms weeks in advance, interested individuals, tour groups, company groups and learning institutions are encouraged to book their rooms as soon as possible.

One of the biggest problems plaguing this popular event in Clark Philippines is the purchasing of tickets. Experienced travelers avoid long lines to buy tickets to 2012 Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark at the gate by purchasing them in advance. Tickets can then be picked up at one of several establishments of Yats conveniently located throughout Clark.

Participants may order their tickets to 2012 Hot Air Balloon Festival that will be held in Pampanga Clark Philippines in February, 2012. Ordering tickets in advance enable visitors to avoid the long lines at the gate which caused many complaints from those attending this exciting event in Clark. Ticket price is p230.

Tickets can be ordered in advance from Yats International Leisure Clark in Manila or through the internet and picked up anytime within 7 days of the start of the Hot air Balloon Festival in Clark, Pampanga.

For those not very familiar with the new way of getting to Clark from Manila using the Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway SCTex interchange to bypass the Angeles City traffic completely, this is also a good chance to get some directions before making the trip to the north. Motorists would be pleased to know that it is no longer necessary to negotiate any city traffic after getting on the NLEX North Expressway. Leaving Clark to head back to Manila can also be done this way.

To order tickets for this year’s Hot Air Balloon Festival,

Yats International Leisure Philippines
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605

Hot lines for purchasing of tickets to the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clark, Pampanga are:

(632) 633-1566
(045) 841-4006
0916-144-8565
0917-540-3626

HotAirBalloon@Yats-International.com

Payment can be made through Paypal or bank deposit, upon which a confirmation slip will be received on fax or email as preferred and requested during time of order. At the same time, one of the following outlets can be selected as a preferred ticket pick-up point. All these outlets

Clearwater Resort & Country Club
Creekside Road near Centennial Expo, Clark Freeport, Pampanga Philippines 2023
(045)599-5949 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177 Joanne, Jeremy or Marilou
www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Clark Wine Center
MA Roxas Ave corner A Bonifacio Ave, Clark Freeport, Pampanga, Philippines 2023
0922-870-5173 0916-542-6602 Ana Fe or Nikki
www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar
Mimosa Drive past Holiday Inn, Mimosa, Clark Freeport, Pampanga
(045) 599-5600 0922-870-5178 0917-520-4401 (632) 584-4085 Errol or Len
http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

London Pub
Mimosa Drive past Yats Restaurant, Mimosa Leisure Estate, Clark, Pampanga
(045) 499-1177 0922-870-5176 ask for Glennda

http://www.LondonPubClark.com
For those who plan to stay overnight or the whole 4 nights to cover the entire Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark, assistance for rooms in a hotel and a resort in Clark can be obtained through Yats.

Other Clark related web sites that might offer information and tips of interest to visitors and tourist to the north, Subic and Pampanga include:

For information about other hotels and resorts in Clark, visit
http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

For general information about Clark Freeport, Pampanga, Philippines, log on to
http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

Those looking for a good outdoor venue for a garden wedding reception and a beach wedding ceremony in Pampanga, Angeles City and Clark Philippines might want to log on to this web site for more information:
http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

Those who are interested to either look for a job or look for candidates in the Philippines to fill a position in Manila, Subic, Angeles City or Clark, Pampanga should log on to this web site: http://www.yilp.com

Clark@Yats-International.com

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