Wednesday, December 11, 2013

PWD-Friendly Tourist firms next for Makati

THE Makati City government launched its Search for “PWD-Friendly Tourist Establishments” after citing three winners in its PWD (Persons with Disabilities) Model Search. More here: PWD-Friendly Tourist firms next for Makati

Philippines to miss tourism targets due to disasters

The Philippines is unlikely to hit its target of five million tourists this year due to damage caused by twin disasters, a tourism official said Saturday. Killer Super Typhoon Haiyan hit on November 8 and a 7.1-magnitude earthquake on October 15, causing devastation in tourist areas which resulted in many cancelled reservations, said Domingo Enerio, chief of the government's Tourism Promotions ... More here: Philippines to miss tourism targets due to disasters

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Filipinos exploring new countries, site shows

Filipinos are becoming more “adventurous” in their travel choices given the healthy economy, rising incomes and increasing availability of low-cost carrier choices, according to global travel search site Skyscanner. More here: Filipinos exploring new countries, site shows

Kerry to travel to ME, Vietnam and Philippines

US Secretary of State John Kerry would make another trip to the Middle East as part of his relentless effort to resolve the Israel-Palestine dispute and then head on to Vietnam and Philippines reflecting the American rebalance towards the Asia Pacific region. More here: Kerry to travel to ME, Vietnam and Philippines

Top travel destinations for 2013 revealed

Asian countries remained to be popular travel destinations among Filipinos this year, a travel search site said. More here: Top travel destinations for 2013 revealed

Kerry’s visit to Tacloban City confirmed

United States (US) Secretary of State John Kerry will visit storm-devastated Tacloban City as part of his travels to the Middle East and Southeast Asia from December 11 to 18. More here: Kerry’s visit to Tacloban City confirmed

Monday, December 9, 2013

Kerry to travel to ME, Vietnam and Philippines

Washington, Dec 10 (PTI) US Secretary of State John Kerry would make another trip to the Middle East as part of his relentless effort to resolve the Israel-Palestine dispute and then head on to Vietnam and Philippines reflecting the American rebalance towards the Asia Pacific region. More here: Kerry to travel to ME, Vietnam and Philippines