Tuesday, May 27, 2014

HK cautions residents vs. kidnap threat in Mindanao, provides hotlines

Hong Kong on Wednesday advised its residents to avoid travel to parts of Mindanao, citing the threat of kidnap-for-ransom incidents there – two weeks after warning them of shooting incidents in Metro Manila. More here: HK cautions residents vs. kidnap threat in Mindanao, provides hotlines

Philippines and South Korea hold 5th Policy Consultations, vow closer cooperation

The Philippines and South Korea vowed closer bilateral and regional cooperation as they marked 65 years of relations during the successful conduct of the 5th Policy Consultations on May 27. South Korea is one of the Philippines’ top trading partners and major source of investments, as well as being the Philippines’ top tourism market. More here: Philippines and South Korea hold 5th Policy Consultations, vow closer cooperation

Tourist arrivals to reach 200,000 from April to May

THE Davao City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) is expecting tourist arrivals in the city to reach around 200,000 from April to May, this year. In an interview on Tuesday, CTOO officer-in-charge Lisette Marques said that during the same period last year, tourist arrivals had reached a total of 94,073 in April and 94,562 in May. More here: Tourist arrivals to reach 200,000 from April to May

Philippines, Israel sign air services agreement

The Air Services Agreement (ASA) between the Philippines and Israel was signed on Monday. Today during the Pope’s visit to Israel this agreement was signed in the Philippines. More here: Philippines, Israel sign air services agreement

Biltmore Join Hands with Tavisca to Launch B2B Online Travel Trade Management Portal in the Philippines

Tavisca Solutions, a leading Travel Technology service provider, has partnered with Biltmore Travel and Tours to design and develop a B2B Online travel booking software, with the aim to offer content along with technology to travel agencies in the Philippines. 'Biltmore Travel & Tours', founded by 4 travel evangelists with 20 years of combined experience in the industry, offers a comprehensive ... More here: Biltmore Join Hands with Tavisca to Launch B2B Online Travel Trade Management Portal in the Philippines

Neri: Around town

SILKAIR Agents Night 2014 at the ballroom of the Cebu City Marriott Hotel honored the airline's top producing travel agents. On the frontline was Rama Chandran Menon, SilkAir's manager-Philippines, who with his staff warmly welcomed each and every guest. The evening's superstars were all smiles... More here: Neri: Around town

Multiple pythons wrap themselves around tourist

A 'snake massage' is the latest attraction aimed at bringing tourists to the zoo. More here: Multiple pythons wrap themselves around tourist

Insurance premiums and how your travel destination affects it

With so many offers on cheap flights and tourist travel packages, traveling continues to be popular for us Malaysians. But while traveling can be an exciting experience, there's always the risk that unforeseen and unfortunate events could hit you unexpectedly. … Continue reading More here: Insurance premiums and how your travel destination affects it

How your travel destination affects your insurance premium

With some travel insurance premiums costing more than your hotel stay, few would be willing to bear the cost. However, not all travel insurance packages are unreasonably expensive. More here: How your travel destination affects your insurance premium

From grassland to top tourist destination

FROM grassland to TAN—or Tourist Attraction of Negros. Ricardo Tan had never thought the grassland property he reluctantly purchased a few years ago at Sitio Campuestohan in Brgy. Cabatangan Talisay City would turn into, well, a top TAN. Cano Tan, as he is fondly called, was beaming with happiness and pride yesterday during the grand launching and blessing of his prized property named the ... More here: From grassland to top tourist destination