Travel to Kota Kinabalu cut due to new flights

The three-hour travel time to Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia from Puerto Princesa in Palawan has been effectively cut by more than two hours with the recent start of flights provided by MASwings Sdn. Bhd. More here: Travel to Kota Kinabalu cut due to new flights

International travel communities express confidence and support for PH tourism

(Photos by Linus Escandor)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_49876" align="alignright" width="346"] Relief goods continue to arrive for Yolanda victims.[/caption] As stories demonstrating the undying human spirit of the Filipinos continue to touch the hearts of nations all over the world, the international travel community is optimistic that the Philippine tourism industry will bounce back after ... More here: International travel communities express confidence and support for PH tourism

Editorial: Sustaining growth of Philippine tourism

Three international tourism bodies – the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) – are helping the Philippines in its tourism-related program in areas affected by the recent earthquake and super-typhoon. The government, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), said the outpouring of support ... More here: Editorial: Sustaining growth of Philippine tourism

‘Multiculturalism and natural surroundings state’s tourist assets’

KUCHING: The state’s multiculturalism and natural landscapes are Sarawak’s tourist strengths. In saying this, Tourism Minister Datuk Amar [...] More here: ‘Multiculturalism and natural surroundings state’s tourist assets’

Semporna kidnap: Brother of abducted Taiwanese tourist in Philippines for rescue mission

PETALING JAYA: The elder brother of Chang An Wei, who was abducted at the Pom Pom Island Resort in Sabah, is in the Philippines to secure the return of his sister. More here: Semporna kidnap: Brother of abducted Taiwanese tourist in Philippines for rescue mission