Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Philippines launches tourism promotion campaigns

Visitors from the UAE to the Philippines during the first nine months of the year increased by 15 per cent, Saudi Arabia by 13 per cent, and Bahrain by 20 per cent. More here: Philippines launches tourism promotion campaigns

UN chief to travel to Ebola-hit countries—sources

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will travel to Ebola-hit countries in West Africa this week to raise awareness about the health crisis, UN officials said Tuesday. More here: UN chief to travel to Ebola-hit countries—sources

CEB on track to fly its 100 millionth passenger

The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) will soon fly its 100 millionth passenger, after 18 years of operations. CEB launched its first domestic flights to Cebu and Davao in March 8, 1996, after the Philippine government deregulated air travel, and opened up opportunities for other airlines. More here: CEB on track to fly its 100 millionth passenger

Travel fair boosts tourist and ‘balikbayan’ arrivals for Christmas

Travel to the Philippines has become very popular lately, with more than 30,000 visitors jetting in through the flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), natch! More here: Travel fair boosts tourist and ‘balikbayan’ arrivals for Christmas

Travel fair boosts tourist and ‘balikbayan’ arrivals for Christmas

Travel to the Philippines has become very popular lately, with more than 30,000 visitors jetting in through the flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), natch! More here: Travel fair boosts tourist and ‘balikbayan’ arrivals for Christmas

CAB decision on Emirates could hike flight rates – PIATA

MANILA, Philippines – The decision of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) to remove Emirates Airlines’ 3 rd daily flights between Manila and Dubai would jack up ticket prices of the long haul route, a group of travel agents warned on Tuesday, December 16. Marilu Ngo, president of Philippine IATA Agents Travel ... More here: CAB decision on Emirates could hike flight rates – PIATA

RM677 billion Chinese tourist market at risk if Malaysia keeps ‘tough visa rules’

Malaysia risks losing out on a slice of a US$194 billion (RM677 billion) pie if the Home Ministry maintains its tough stance on tourists from China, warned a tourism and travel association. The volume of international trips by Chinese travellers is expected to exceed 100 million in 2015, with a projected spending of US$194 billion. Malaysian... More here: RM677 billion Chinese tourist market at risk if Malaysia keeps ‘tough visa rules’

Air Connectivity Essential to Philippines’ Trade and Tourism Goals

International air transport is an essential economic catalyst for the Philippines, creating aviation and tourism related jobs, carrying inbound tourists, as well as enabling the ex More here: Air Connectivity Essential to Philippines’ Trade and Tourism Goals