Sunday, August 10, 2014

Dubai's Public Transport Agency Operates Traditional Abras At Mamzar Lake

DUBAI, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The Public Transport Agency of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has launched a new tourist marine transit service through operating electricity-powered traditional abras at Al Mamzar Lake starting from a point just off Al Mamzar Park, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. More here: Dubai's Public Transport Agency Operates Traditional Abras At Mamzar Lake

PRESS RELEASES

Foreign film producers who will shoot their movies in the country's historical and cultural sites will get incentives from the government under a bill showing the Philippines as prime tourist destination. More here: PRESS RELEASES

China slowdown to have little impact on PH

Worries in the region over the so-called “hard landing” of the Chinese economy are of little consequence in the Philippines where “spectacular” growth has been achieved on the back of domestic forces, Southeast Asia’s biggest bank said. More here: China slowdown to have little impact on PH

Biz group wants to revive Manila tourist belt

MANILA, Philippines - A group of businessmen will launch today a cleanup drive to revive the Ermita-Malate tourist belt in Manila. More here: Biz group wants to revive Manila tourist belt

In travel industry, ‘go the extra mile’

RUNNING a successful travel business requires more than just understanding the market. Travel agent Mary Yuletide “Juliet” Amazona says most of the time you have to “go the extra mile.” “Travelers these days have become even more demanding. They want results right away or problems be fixed right away. More here: In travel industry, ‘go the extra mile’