DOT's Jimenez cites travel ban, Yolanda aftermath as challenges to 2014 tourism target

Travel ban on the Philippines imposed by other countries and the aftermath of killer Typhoon Yolanda are the biggest hurdles to achieving 6.8 million foreign tourist arrivals this year, the Department of Tourism chief told reporters late Wednesday. More here: DOT's Jimenez cites travel ban, Yolanda aftermath as challenges to 2014 tourism target

DOT's Jimenez cites travel ban, Yolanda aftermath as challenges to 2014 tourism target

Travel ban on the Philippines imposed by other countries and the aftermath of killer Typhoon Yolanda are the biggest hurdles to achieving 6.8 million foreign tourist arrivals this year, the Department of Tourism chief told reporters late Wednesday. More here: DOT's Jimenez cites travel ban, Yolanda aftermath as challenges to 2014 tourism target

Aquino makes travel to BIMP-EAGA tax free

Effective immediately, people travelling from Mindanao and Palawan to countries in the East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA) will no longer pay travel tax.This was made possible by President Aquino who signed Memorandum Order No. 73 reinstating the travel tax exemption for air and sea travel to any destination within the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines-East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). ... More here: Aquino makes travel to BIMP-EAGA tax free

PAL holds 3-day travel fair from Nov 14-16

MANILA, Philippines – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will hold a 3-day travel fair offering promo fares and tour packages. The fair will run from Friday to Sunday, November 14 to 16, 9 am to 7 pm, at the Philippine National Bank (PNB) Financial Center, Diosdado Macapagal Avenue, ... More here: PAL holds 3-day travel fair from Nov 14-16

DOJ wants action plan vs trafficking to strife-torn Syria

MANILA, Philippines – Worried by reports that Filipinos continue to travel to Syria for domestic work amid a deployment ban, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima ordered the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) and other government agencies to create an action plan preventing the underground migration. In the memorandum released Wednesday, ... More here: DOJ wants action plan vs trafficking to strife-torn Syria

Cebu Pacific accepts 52nd aircraft in time for holiday peak (CEBU Air Inc)

(Source: CEBU Air Inc) Adds flight frequencies to key routes The Philippines' leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), took delivery of its 52nd aircraft, a brand-new Airbus A320 with Sharklets. The aircraft arrived in Manila, last Sunday, November 9, 2014. The brand-new Airbus A320 will be utilized for additional flight frequencies in key routes during the holiday peak travel period. "We are ... More here: Cebu Pacific accepts 52nd aircraft in time for holiday peak (CEBU Air Inc)