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

Visit the Philippines Year 2015 launched

THE Department of Tourism (DOT) officially launched Wednesday night the Visit the Philippines Year 2015 (VPY 2015) in Zamboanga City. DOT-Zamboanga Peninsula Director Mary June Bugante said the VPY 2015 is a year-long events-driven nationwide campaign where interested parties can register their events at www.visitph2015.com , the official website that aims to attract domestic and foreign ... More here: Visit the Philippines Year 2015 launched

PH booth a hit at ’14 Winternational in Washington

WASHINGTON, DC --- Long lines of people waiting to get a taste of pancit, lumpia and dried mango showed that the Philippines' booth was among the favorites at an annual event showcasing global culture in the US capital. Long lines of people waiting to get a taste of pancit, lumpia and dried mango showed that the Philippines' booth was among the favorites at an annual event showcasing global ... More here: PH booth a hit at ’14 Winternational in Washington

CEB on track to fly its 100 millionth passenger

The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific Air (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. It pioneered low fares in the country, and introduced many firsts in the Philippine ... More here: CEB on track to fly its 100 millionth passenger

Philippines improves in 6 out of 11 global competitiveness reports in 2014

The Philippines has improved in six out of 11 global competitiveness reports of several international institutions for the year 2014. More here: Philippines improves in 6 out of 11 global competitiveness reports in 2014