Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Asia tourist boom sparks $124bil airport building binge

SINGAPORE - Faced with snaking queues at immigration, overflowing baggage carousels and expensive flight delays, Asian nations are rushing to build hundreds of new airports to cope with surging demand for air travel in the region. From China and India to the Philippines and Indonesia, the fast-growing middle classes are looking to spend their cash by spreading their wings, leading to a boom in ... More here: Asia tourist boom sparks $124bil airport building binge

Asia tourist boom sparks S$124b airport building binge

SINGAPORE - Faced with snaking queues at immigration, overflowing baggage carousels and expensive flight delays, Asian nations are rushing to build hundreds of new airports to cope with surging demand for air travel in the region. From China and India to the Philippines and Indonesia, the fast-growing middle classes are looking to spend their cash by spreading their wings, leading to a boom in ... More here: Asia tourist boom sparks S$124b airport building binge

Asia tourist boom fuels airport binge

From China and India to the Philippines and Indonesia, the fast-growing middle classes are looking to spend their cash by spreading their wings, leading to a boom in the Asia-Pacific region's tourism sector. "Through the next 10 years, we see more than 350 new airports in the Asia-Pacific and the investment cost will be well over $100 billion," said Chris De Lavigne, a global vice president at ... More here: Asia tourist boom fuels airport binge

Asia tourist boom sparks S$124b airport building binge

SINGAPORE - Faced with snaking queues at immigration, overflowing baggage carousels and expensive flight delays, Asian nations are rushing to build hundreds of new airports to cope with surging demand for air travel in the region. From China and India to the Philippines and Indonesia, the fast-growing middle classes are looking to spend their cash by spreading their wings, leading to a boom in ... More here: Asia tourist boom sparks S$124b airport building binge

Tourist boom fuels rush for bigger, better airports in Asia

Asian countries are rushing to build hundreds of new airports to cope with surging demand for air travel in the region. More here: Tourist boom fuels rush for bigger, better airports in Asia

Travel agent sought in fraud, theft case

National City police are looking for Ernesto Arbulante of Elvie's Boutique and Travel. More here: Travel agent sought in fraud, theft case

Travel agent sought in fraud, theft case

National City police are looking for Ernesto Arbulante of Elvie's Boutique and Travel. More here: Travel agent sought in fraud, theft case

National City Police need help finding airline ticket fraud victims

Police are investigating Elvie's Boutique and Travel at 550 E. Eighth St.in National City. More here: National City Police need help finding airline ticket fraud victims

Police investigating South Bay travel agency for possible fraud

NATIONAL CITY (CNS) - Several people who bought airline tickets through a National City travel agency never received them, including one family who became stranded in the Philippines, police said Wednesday. More here: Police investigating South Bay travel agency for possible fraud

PH travel agencies can now book AirAsia flights via Amadeus platform

Travel software maker Amadeus has provided AirAsia with light ticketing technology, allowing travel agencies in the Philippines to book their flights with the airline via the Amadeus platform. AirAsia becomes the first airline in the Asia Pacific region to use the technology, which combines Amadeus traditional shopping, booking, and back-office flows with real-time dynamic fares […] More here: PH travel agencies can now book AirAsia flights via Amadeus platform

Statement: The Secretary of Education on SONA 2014

Sec. Luistro: The Department of Education is one with President Benigno S. Aquino III in fulfilling his promises to the Filipino people. We remain committed to the Filipino learner. More here: Statement: The Secretary of Education on SONA 2014