Friday, November 15, 2013

All out ops to locate missing Taiwanese

Malaysian police working with Philippines counterpart to locate kidnapped tourist and the IGP does not rule out involvement of locals More here: All out ops to locate missing Taiwanese

Travel industry all set for recovery program

International travel organizations have expressed readiness to support the Philippines in any tourism-related recovery program for areas ravaged by the recent calamity. More here: Travel industry all set for recovery program

INEFFECTIVE ESSCOM: Kidnapped tourist may already be in Philippines - cops

KOTA KINABALU - A Taiwanese tourist who was kidnapped by a group of armed men from an island resort off Semporna may have been taken… More here: INEFFECTIVE ESSCOM: Kidnapped tourist may already be in Philippines - cops

The Carlson Family Foundation Pledges Support for Typhoon Haiyan Relief and Carlson Employees in the Philippines

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESSWIRE)-- The Carlson Family Foundation, in partnership with global travel and hospitality company Carlson, announced a $20,000 pledge to Typhoon Haiyan relief groups to aid recovery in the devastated region and has asked Carlson colleagues worldwide to consider personal donations as well in support of its Philippines-based colleagues and hotels. “As in the case of other ... More here: The Carlson Family Foundation Pledges Support for Typhoon Haiyan Relief and Carlson Employees in the Philippines

Travel photos we wish we'd taken

See stunning shots from around the world, and be sure to come back every day for a new image. More here: Travel photos we wish we'd taken

2013 Tourist Map

Residents of Drumheller are showing support for the thousands in the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan. The storm hit the island nation last Friday devastating communities and killing scores of people. More here: 2013 Tourist Map

Medical team prepares to travel to RP

Makeshift clinic: In this Wednesday photograph, survivors wait for treatment at a makeshift clinic at the airport in typhoon-ravaged Tacloban city, Leyte province, central Philippines. More here: Medical team prepares to travel to RP

Kidnapped tourist may be in the Philippines: Police

KOTA KINABALU: A Taiwanese tourist who was kidnapped by a group of armed men from an island resort off Semporna may have been taken to the Philippines. More here: Kidnapped tourist may be in the Philippines: Police

The Philippines' best hope: Checks from family

The Filipino economy is heavily dependent on money sent by family members living abroad, and those remittances will play an even bigger role now. More here: The Philippines' best hope: Checks from family