Amadeus rolls out new tool for travel agencies

Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, launched a new tool that will allow travel agencies to find and book the lowest fare possible based on flight availability.Dubbed “Amadeus Master Pricer Expert”, the new tool provides a powerful and accurate fare search that will provide travel agencies in the country using the Amadeus Selling Platform a new means to search ... More here: Amadeus rolls out new tool for travel agencies

Tourist spots on post stamps pushed in House

A measure requiring the depiction of the country's tourism sites in postage stamps has been filed at the House of Representatives.House Bill No 2417 or the Philippine Tourism Stamp Act of 2013, filed by Paranaque City 1st district Rep. Eric Olivarez, mandates the Philippine Postal Service to print stamps that depict Philippine tourist spots to boost the country's tourism.Olivarez said that ... More here: Tourist spots on post stamps pushed in House

Hotel dev’ts to accelerate property boom

Tourism remains to be the next big thing in the country’s real estate market, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Philippines said, pointing to the huge tourist accommodation requirements still waiting for takers from the private sector.“The hotel sector is undergoing rapid evolution, very rapid. There are about 15,000 hotel rooms today, we are going to double that in the next three years,” said David ... More here: Hotel dev’ts to accelerate property boom

Hotel amp; Tourism Newsletter â October 21 to 25, 2013

Cox amp; Kings Ltd, the leading holidays and education travel group with operations in 26 countries across continents presents the Perfect Island Getaway for couples More here: Hotel amp; Tourism Newsletter â October 21 to 25, 2013

40 PH exhibitors join London's World Travel Market

MANILA – More than 40 Philippine exhibitors, including the Department of Tourism (DOT), will join the 2013 World Travel Market (WTM), the biggest global event for the travel industry held in London. More here: 40 PH exhibitors join London's World Travel Market

Philippines Film Development Chairman Honored With French Knighthood

Briccio Santos was named a member of the French Légion d’Honneur for “his efforts in developing and promoting Philippine cultural identity through cinema.” read more More here: Philippines Film Development Chairman Honored With French Knighthood

PAL London flights showcase of PH pride at WTM

The return of Philippine Airlines (PAL) to London starting November 4 will be the centerpiece of the country’s participation at the World Travel Market (WTM), the biggest global event for the travel industry which opens on the same day PAL arrives at the British capital. The resumption of non-stop flights to the United Kingdom will [...] More here: PAL London flights showcase of PH pride at WTM