Thursday, June 19, 2014

Strong rupee flies holidayers abroad

Travel agents note rise in international travel; popular destinations include Europe, USA, Turkey, Bali, Philippines, Mauritius and Australia More here: Strong rupee flies holidayers abroad

Indonesia Eyes 12 Million Tourist Arrivals By 2019

JAKARTA, June 20 (Bernama) -- Indonesia has set a target 12.7 million tourist arrivals by 2019, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported. More here: Indonesia Eyes 12 Million Tourist Arrivals By 2019

Hawaii Guard to help rebuild Philippines school damaged in typhoon

The proj­ect is part of Hawaii's long-term efforts to assist victims in the Philippines of Typhoon Hai­yan, which struck the country in November and was one of the strongest typhoons on record. More here: Hawaii Guard to help rebuild Philippines school damaged in typhoon

Embassy tapping Israeli celebrities to promote local tourist attractions

Some of the brightest stars in Israel's entertainment business are slated to join the biggest tourism promotion event rolled out this year by the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv. For almost three years, the Philippine embassy said it laid down the blueprint of the first ever Philippine Familiarization Tour for Israeli celebrities, journalists and businessmen. ... More here: Embassy tapping Israeli celebrities to promote local tourist attractions