Thursday, January 9, 2014

All set for PH's first travel fair for 2014

MANILA – Prepare your wallets as the country’s first travel fair for the year is set to be held next weekend. More here: All set for PH's first travel fair for 2014

Philippines tells nationals to shun red, yellow in Thailand

Filipinos travelling to Thailand have been told to shun red or yellow items to avoid being caught up in the political unrest there, the Philippine embassy in Bangkok said. "For (your) information, the red and yellow colours are closely identified with some of the parties involved," it said in a note directed at Filipino travellers as well as residents there and other parts of Thailand. The ... More here: Philippines tells nationals to shun red, yellow in Thailand

Philippines tells nationals to shun red, yellow in Thailand

MANILA, January 10, 2014 (AFP) - Filipinos travelling to Thailand have been told to shun red or yellow items to avoid being caught up in the political unrest there, the Philippine embassy in Bangkok said. More here: Philippines tells nationals to shun red, yellow in Thailand

DOT to focus on attracting more tourists from Europe in 2014

Despite the expected below-target visitor arrivals in 2013, the Department of Tourism believes it can still recover lost ground as it focuses on developing new markets this year. Specifically, the DOT is keen on attracting more tourists from Europe. More here: DOT to focus on attracting more tourists from Europe in 2014

Black Nazarene procession awes American tourist

It’s not only local devotees who would travel for miles and battle through a sea of ecstatic devotees just to touch the centuries-old black statue of Jesus Christ known as the Black Nazarene. More here: Black Nazarene procession awes American tourist