Editorial: Milestone for Philippine tourism industry

Tourist arrivals in the Philippines reached 3.18 million in first eight months of 2013, 11.8% over the 2.85 million in the same period in 2012. This is the first time in Philippine tourism history that foreign arrivals breached the three-million mark at the end of August. The figure is 57.83% of the 5.5-million target for this year.South Koreans comprised the bulk of the visitors, 822,128 ... More here: Editorial: Milestone for Philippine tourism industry

PH hoping to attract more European visitors

LONDON – The Philippines came in full force with more than 40 exhibitors during the World Travel Market, the biggest annual travel event in London. More here: PH hoping to attract more European visitors

Expo to put NorthPhil in ASEAN’s tourism loop

While strategically located at the center of the archipelagic Southeast Asia, the Philippines is practically out of the region’s tourism loop, which runs half a ring along the northwestern and southeastern fronts – from Thailand and Vietnam to Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. The loop makes land-based travel among those countries possible, even by rail, leaving the Philippines at the center ... More here: Expo to put NorthPhil in ASEAN’s tourism loop

France warns nationals vs 'resurgence' of terror attacks in Mindanao

France on Wednesday (Manila time) advised its nationals in the Philippines to avoid travel to parts of Mindanao, as it cited a "resurgence" of terrorist attacks there since late August. More here: France warns nationals vs 'resurgence' of terror attacks in Mindanao

DOT confident tourist arrivals will top 5-million mark this year

London — The Department of Tourism is confident that the Philippines will exceed the five-million tourists arrival mark this year, lower than the government’s earlier target of 5.5 million. On the sidelines of Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) Manila to London inaugural flight reception here, Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez Jr. said that the projected slower tourist […] More here: DOT confident tourist arrivals will top 5-million mark this year

Sparrow nurse to travel to the Philippines to help typhoon victims

Nursing is Ashley Forsberg's second career, the one she pursued a decade ago when her job as a computer programming subcontractor for the state was cut. Its also the most rewarding job she has ever had. A registered nurse with Lansings Sparrow Health System, Forsberg said shes a natural caretaker who delights at making patients smile. That doesnt change, whether the patient is in a bed at ... More here: Sparrow nurse to travel to the Philippines to help typhoon victims

Sparrow nurse to travel to the Philippines to help typhoon victims

Loading Photo Galleries ... How you can help typhoon victims | USA NOW: Relief organizations are working fast to send aid after Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the Philippines. More here: Sparrow nurse to travel to the Philippines to help typhoon victims