Sunday, June 29, 2014

Information: Improving skills of tourism workers

As facilities and attractions in tourist destinations undergo upgrading, so do the skills and competencies of workers in the tourism industry. An assistance of $7.1 million for skills development training was provided by the Canadian government to raise the quality of services of workers in 26 Philippine hotels, resorts, and tourism industry associations. The 26 were the first batch of grantees ... More here: Information: Improving skills of tourism workers

Ending Summer Escapades

THE onset of the rainy months signals the end of summer and vacations we have experienced, travels we have gone through, and escapades that kept us busy. Local travel is what we look forward the most, during these dry months, as it is only the time that affords us time to sit back and relax. For the past months, Baguio had been hosts to various events like the Panagbenga Flower Festival, Holy ... More here: Ending Summer Escapades

Citing threat to Davao City, Australia reissues travel advisory over parts of Mindanao

Australia on Sunday advised its nationals on the heightened security in Davao City, while advising them against traveling to parts of Mindanao because of a "very high threat" of terrorist attack, kidnapping, violence and crime. More here: Citing threat to Davao City, Australia reissues travel advisory over parts of Mindanao

Featured Traveler: Allan Wilson of Live-Less-Ordinary.com

Allan created Live-Less-Ordinary.com in 2012. His style of travel is focused on realistic accounts of experiences in Asia through local immersion, photography and food and he prefers to avoid the mass tourist market in favour of boutique and niche markets. Allan Wilson enjoying Filipino Food in Palawan Learn more about Allan by reading his interesting […] (Visited 2 times, 2 visits today) The ... More here: Featured Traveler: Allan Wilson of Live-Less-Ordinary.com