Friday, February 14, 2014

Aquino graces PTAA 21st Travel Tour Expo

President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday graced the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA)’s 21st Travel Tour Expo 2014 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City Aquino said the government is bolstering efforts to develop the Philippines as one of the world’s vacation spots. “The Philippines is making a transition to becoming one of the best places to visit in the world,” Aquino said ... More here: Aquino graces PTAA 21st Travel Tour Expo

Rotational presence agreement not yet ready – President

Manila, Philippines - President Benigno S. Aquino III denied rumors yesterday that the framework agreement on the rotational presence of United States troops is now ready for signing upon the visit of US President Barack Obama in April. In an ambush interview with reporters following the 21st Travel Tour Expo 2014 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Aquino said there is an urgency to ... More here: Rotational presence agreement not yet ready – President

Tourism sector challenged ‘to go extra mile’

President Benigno Aquino III on Friday challenged the travel industry “to go the extra mile to make tourists the happiest visitors to the Philippines.” More here: Tourism sector challenged ‘to go extra mile’

Tourism sector challenged ‘to go extra mile’

President Benigno Aquino III on Friday challenged the travel industry “to go the extra mile to make tourists the happiest visitors to the Philippines.” More here: Tourism sector challenged ‘to go extra mile’

Honeymoon packages off the beaten path

Lebanese travel agencies have released their 2014 honeymoon packages, and between the glossy brochure pages filled with trips to Thailand and the Amalfi coast are a few paths less traveled by local lovers. More here: Honeymoon packages off the beaten path

PNoy: Tourist spending in Philippines up

MANILA, Philippines – Despite a massive earthquake and a super typhoon, the number of tourists that visited the country last year increased. More here: PNoy: Tourist spending in Philippines up

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The Philippines saw a 9.56% jump in foreign arrivals last year despite a series of natural disasters, the government said today. More than 4.68 million tourists visited the country in 2013. But the figure was below the nation's target of five million arrivals for the year. This was likely to due to the powerful earthquake, which killed... More here: philippines_typhoon_haiyan_tourism_increase_reuters.jpg

Speech of President Aquino at the PTAA 21st Travel Tour Expo 2014

Those of you here, of course, are likewise part of our success and of our collective work to accelerate the growth of our tourism sector. So, while I am here to thank and congratulate you for your contributions; I also challenge you to go beyond what you have already done. It is not just about sustaining the appeal of already favored destinations; it is also about discovering and marketing ... More here: Speech of President Aquino at the PTAA 21st Travel Tour Expo 2014

PNoy: Tourist spending in Philippines up

MANILA, Philippines – Despite a massive earthquake and a super typhoon, the number of tourists that visited the country last year increased. More here: PNoy: Tourist spending in Philippines up

5 Reasons to Travel When You’re Single!

Traveling with a girlfriend or boyfriend is loads of fun, of course. But there are also plenty of reasons why you should get out and travel while you’re single. If you aren’t sure whether you’ll have fun traveling as a single person, these five reasons are just the beginning. Traveling when you’re single can be […] (Visited 328 times, 30 visits today) The post 5 Reasons to Travel When You’re ... More here: 5 Reasons to Travel When You’re Single!

PHL tourist arrivals up despite calamities – PNoy

Despite the natural calamities that ravaged the Philippines last year, President Benigno Aquino III on Friday said international arrivals actually grew by almost 10 percent. More here: PHL tourist arrivals up despite calamities – PNoy

Philippines' best beaches, islands

As The Philippines launches a global campaign to thank the world for its help following last year's deadly typhoon, we highlight the best of its 7,000 assets -- those stunning islands. More here: Philippines' best beaches, islands

Philippines' best beaches, islands

As The Philippines launches a global campaign to thank the world for its help following last year's deadly typhoon, we highlight the best of its 7,000 assets -- those stunning islands. More here: Philippines' best beaches, islands

Foreign tourist arrivals up despite calamities, says Aquino

President Benigno Aquino III on Friday said foreign tourist arrivals in the Philippines went up in the midst of natural calamities. More here: Foreign tourist arrivals up despite calamities, says Aquino

Foreign tourist arrivals up despite calamities, says Aquino

President Benigno Aquino III on Friday said foreign tourist arrivals in the Philippines went up in the midst of natural calamities. More here: Foreign tourist arrivals up despite calamities, says Aquino