Thursday, October 17, 2013

Philippines' international airport keeps dubious title as world’s worst terminal

MANILA, Philippines - Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) 1 has retained its dubious distinction-it is the world's worst air terminal, according to a blogger. In rating Naia 1 the world's worst this year, travel blog "The Guide to Sleeping in Airports" (www.sleepinginairports.net) bestowed the 30-year-old airport the same notoriety it earned in 2011. The website, an online community for ... More here: Philippines' international airport keeps dubious title as world’s worst terminal

Grain News

Arlington, VA—A Philippine trade team will travel coast to coast Oct. 19 to 27 to see this year’s U.S. wheat crop and discuss trade policy issues that are having detrimental effects on the Philippine milling industry and U.S. wheat exports. More here: Grain News

Damage just ‘temporary setback’

THE damage to valuable tourism assets, including heritage sites, in Central Visayas in Tuesday’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake will only cause a “temporary setback” on the tourism industry in Cebu and Bohol, tourism stakeholders said yesterday. Tourism is a key industry in the two provinces. Cebu Province tourism consultant Patria Aurora Roa said in a phone interview yesterday that as long as road ... More here: Damage just ‘temporary setback’

EastWest Travel Money – The First Multi-Currency Prepaid Card in Southeast Asia

EastWest Bank, one of the fastest growing banks in the country, recently launched the EastWest Travel Money, the first multi-currency prepaid card in Southeast Asia which can carry up to six (6) different foreign currencies – US Dollar, Euro, British Pound, Australian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar and Japanese Yen. Flashing EastWest Travel Money cards are, […] (Visited 1 times, 1 visits today) The ... More here: EastWest Travel Money – The First Multi-Currency Prepaid Card in Southeast Asia