Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Tekapo happy with new hotel

Tekapo tourist and accommodation operators are welcoming a proposed 110 unit hotel, to help deal with the bed shortage in peak season. More here: Tekapo happy with new hotel

Travel bug: don't get sick on that trip

MANILA, Philippines – Everybody needs to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Metro. But before you pack ... More here: Travel bug: don't get sick on that trip

PH Embassy in Riyadh reiterates advice to Filipinos to continue taking precautionary measures against MERS-CoV

Filipino workers in the healthcare sector should strictly follow infection control protocols in their workplaces. They are also strongly encouraged to take advantage of voluntary MERS-CoV screening tests available through their employers, especially if they intend to travel back to the Philippines. More here: PH Embassy in Riyadh reiterates advice to Filipinos to continue taking precautionary measures against MERS-CoV

Chinese say No as MH370 to Thai coup deter trips

(Sept 3): China’s biggest online travel agency is offering a 30 percent discount on trips to Southeast Asia’s beaches and... More here: Chinese say No as MH370 to Thai coup deter trips

PH Travel Exchange sees record number of foreign participants

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) yesterday said that the number of foreign travel product buyers in next year’s Philippine Travel Exchange (Phitex) could exceed this year’s record high of over 200. TPB Chief Operating Officer Domingo Ramon Enerio III told reporters there were 200 foreign buyers at the PHITEX 2014 from 30 countries. Enerio expressed confidence the PHITEX 2015 could surpass this ... More here: PH Travel Exchange sees record number of foreign participants

PHL banks on new destinations, airline routes in meeting 10M tourists goal

Achieving the goal of attracting 10 million foreign tourists by 2016 remains a big challenge for the Philippines, but efforts are underway to hit the target at the end of the Aquino administration's term, a Tourism official said Wednesday. More here: PHL banks on new destinations, airline routes in meeting 10M tourists goal