Malaysia’s Jan-July tourist arrivals grow 9.7%

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia welcomed a total of 16.1 million tourists from January to July this year, a 9.7% increase from 14.7 million tourists in the previous corresponding period, said the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia). In a statement yesterday, Tourism Malaysia said the hike was due to aggressive promotional efforts by the tourism promotion body and industry players ... More here: Malaysia’s Jan-July tourist arrivals grow 9.7%

3 measles cases confirmed in Hawaii

Three cases of measles have been confirmed in Hawaii. The state Department of Health says two are on Kauai and one is on Maui. The department says the cases are not related and have separate travel histories. But they involve unvaccinated young adults with recent travel to the Philippines, Indonesia or Malaysia. There were two Oahu cases reported in February. One involved an infant who returned ... More here: 3 measles cases confirmed in Hawaii

3 measles cases confirmed in Hawaii

Three cases of measles have been confirmed in Hawaii. The state Department of Health says two are on Kauai and one is on Maui. The department says the cases are not related and have separate travel histories. But they involve unvaccinated young adults with recent travel to the Philippines, Indonesia or Malaysia. There were two Oahu cases reported in February. One involved an infant who returned ... More here: 3 measles cases confirmed in Hawaii

16.1m tourist arrivals in H1

MALAYSIA welcomed 16.1 million tourists for the first half of the year, an increase of 9.7 per cent from 14.7 million tourists for the same period last year. More here: 16.1m tourist arrivals in H1

Philippines: Reviving the lost art of sailing in Palawan

On board a traditional paraw sailing vessel, Isobel Diamond explores the pristine ecosystem of the western Philippine region of Palawan More here: Philippines: Reviving the lost art of sailing in Palawan

Phl ranks 8th in world’s top tourist destinations

The Philippines was ranked the eighth best destination in the world to visit in 2015. Singapore has clinched the number one spot of the top 10 destinations, according to Lonely Planet’s latest guidebook, a report on ABS-CBNnews.com said. Namibia, Lithuania, Nicaragua, Ireland, Republic of Congo, Serbia, St. Lucia and Morocco are the other top destinations. More here: Phl ranks 8th in world’s top tourist destinations

Moscow-Cebu flights start December until May 2015

Russians will soon discover why it’s more fun in the Philippines with the launching of direct flights from Moscow to Cebu, which will begin in December, the Philippine Embassy in Moscow announced. More here: Moscow-Cebu flights start December until May 2015

Palawan tops Conde Nast Traveler list of 'Top 30 Islands in the World'

MANILA, Philippines – Adding to a list of recent travel distinctions for the Philippines, Palawan has been named #1 on the list of Top 30 Islands in the World: Readers’ Choice Awards, compiled by Condé Nast Traveler. Winners are selected by voting. The writeup specifically ... More here: Palawan tops Conde Nast Traveler list of 'Top 30 Islands in the World'

WHO: PHL free to impose travel ban from west Africa

IF IT chooses to, the Philippines has all the right to impose travel restrictions... More here: WHO: PHL free to impose travel ban from west Africa

Hotelogix to Exhibit at World Travel Market, London 2014

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- via PRWEB - Hotelogix will be exhibiting at the World Travel Market 2014 between the 3rd and 6th of November at ExCel, London, at booth number TT452. More here: Hotelogix to Exhibit at World Travel Market, London 2014