DOT likely to miss 5-M tourist arrival target

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Tourism (DOT) will likely miss its five-million tourist arrival target this year due to the impact of the recent natural calamities that hit the country, a DOT official said. More here: DOT likely to miss 5-M tourist arrival target

Miss Earth 2013 Grand Coronation Night: Results and Winners

The Miss Earth 2013 Grand Coronation Night will be held this Saturday, December 7 at the Versailles Alabang in Las Piñas at 8 pm. During the pageant night, Philippines natural tourist destinations will be featured to promote the country’s eco-tourism potentials. Miss Earth Executive Vice President Lorraine Schuck said the project is Miss Earth Pageant’s […] The post Miss Earth 2013 Grand ... More here: Miss Earth 2013 Grand Coronation Night: Results and Winners

Tour program taps private sector aid in rehab efforts

The regional Department of Tourism (DOT) office said their “Bangon Tours” program will tap the private sector in promoting the country’s tourist destinations to help rebuild typhoon-hit areas in Central Philippines. More here: Tour program taps private sector aid in rehab efforts

Myanmar is now Visa-Free for Filipino Travelers

Good news for travel buffs who want to visit the country of Myanmar, it is about to get much easier. The reverse is already agreed upon; Myanmar passport holders can enter the Philippines without a visa. But with Myanmar President Thein Sein’s visit, residents of the Philippines are getting the same option. Myanmar is now […] (Visited 1 times, 1 visits today) The post Myanmar is now Visa-Free ... More here: Myanmar is now Visa-Free for Filipino Travelers

Santa Claus visits children's hospital

A travel agent dressed as Santa Claus belonging to the International Air Travel Agents (IATA-Philippines) gives a present to a patient at the National Children's Hospital in Quezon City on Thursday. The gift-giving is part of the humanitarian mission of the group this Christmas season. More here: Santa Claus visits children's hospital

Leung hints Manila bus murders deal likely

Chief Executive, Leung Chun-ying, says Philippines government has shown a positive attitude towards resolving the dispute over the 2010 Manila tourist... More here: Leung hints Manila bus murders deal likely

Kensington Tours Announces Top Travel Trends for 2014

With the end of 2013 fast approaching, Kensington Tours polled its Destination Experts for the travel trends they have identified and for those that they forecast for the new year. Kensington's team of ... More here: Kensington Tours Announces Top Travel Trends for 2014