Agoda, WWF partner to jumpstart responsible tourism, raise awareness on wildlife conservation
MANILA: Agoda has recently launched its “Vaxxed to Go” campaign which provides exclusive deals to vaccinated travelers in an effort to support the recovery of the travel industry in the Philippines from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How can travelers contribute to Agoda's Vaxxed to Go campaign?
Agoda will donate P500 for each booking made through Vaxxed to Go in the Philippines, up to a maximum donation of P1 million to the whale shark and habitat conservation programs of WWF-Philippines in Donsol, Sorsogon, as well as its efforts in raising environmental awareness in the country.Which hotels in the country are included in the campaign?
So far, over 50 hotel partners have joined the campaign, including Fairways and Bluewater Boracay, Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort, and The Manor at Camp John Hay.As the world goes back to traveling, the global digital travel platform has partnered with WWF-Philippines for a campaign to raise awareness about wildlife conservation for a healthy planet, with an emphasis on the iconic whale sharks (Rhincodon typus). Following successful Vaxxed to Go campaigns in Malaysia, Australia, and Vietnam, Agoda’s hotel partners will incentivize travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 through exclusive travel deals and rewards.
So far, over 50 hotel partners have joined the campaign, including Solea Mactan Resort Multi Use Facility, Seda Bonifacio Global City Quarantine Hotel, Summit Galleria Cebu, Belmont Hotel Manila, and White House Beach Resort — giving fully vaccinated people the opportunity to travel while giving back through a dedicated link at agoda.com/c/vaxxedtogo_ph. Agoda will donate P500 for each booking made through Vaxxed to Go in the Philippines, up to a maximum donation of P1 million to the whale shark and habitat conservation programs of WWF-Philippines in Donsol, Sorsogon, as well as its efforts in raising environmental awareness in the country.
For the past 23 years, WWF Philippines has preserved the whale shark population in Donsol through environmental responsibility and sustainable tourism projects. The local whale shark population was able to recover with the help of these activities, providing a steady source of income and employment to local communities.
“After one of the world’s longest lockdowns, Filipinos are looking forward to going back to travel to enjoy the Philippines’ nature and beaches, exploring the country again and enjoying time together with friends or family,” Agoda Country Director for Philippines Niels Hoeben stated. “As we start to travel again, we want to spread the message of being more mindful with the environment, that’s why we partnered with the WWF for Vaxxed to Go so that first post-COVID trip reminds people how they can make small changes to make a big difference to our natural world.”
Photo from Eric Kim/WWF-Philippines
Also read: Agoda: Tagaytay, Subic, Clark among Filipinos' preferred travel destinations this year
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