Saturday, December 7, 2013

Tourism revenues to rebuild travel destinations ravaged by Haiyan

New approach is being spearheaded by the Department of Tourism More here: Tourism revenues to rebuild travel destinations ravaged by Haiyan

PHL tourism struck by disasters, as visitors avoid even unaffected areas

The Philippines is unlikely to hit its target of five million tourists this year due to damage caused by twin disasters, a tourism official said Saturday. Tourist arrivals up to September had already reached about 3.6 million, up from the same period last year, he said. But the disasters will affect arrivals in the last three months which are the peak season for tourists. Worldwide news coverage ... More here: PHL tourism struck by disasters, as visitors avoid even unaffected areas

PH to miss tourism targets due to disasters

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is unlikely to hit its target of 5 million tourists this year due to damage caused by twin disasters, a tourism official said Saturday, December 7. Killer Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) hit on November 8 and a 7.1-magnitude earthquake on October 15, causing devastation in tourist ... More here: PH to miss tourism targets due to disasters