Thursday, January 23, 2014

Editorial: Philippines 'Best Tropical Island Destination'

The Philippines was awarded as the “Best Tropical Island Destination” by the Chinese daily Shanghai Morning Post, following a consumer survey conducted by the news daily and Shanghai QQ.com, one of the biggest media platforms in China. Officials of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Department of Tourism (DOT) received the award on January 7, 2014, during the Shanghai Morning ... More here: Editorial: Philippines 'Best Tropical Island Destination'

Editorial: Philippines ‘Best Tropical Island Destination’

The Philippines was awarded as the “Best Tropical Island Destination” by the Chinese daily Shanghai Morning Post, following a consumer survey conducted by the news daily and Shanghai QQ.com, one of the biggest media platforms in China. Officials of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Department of Tourism (DOT) received the award on […] More here: Editorial: Philippines ‘Best Tropical Island Destination’

Thai police: US tourist likely killed by elephants

Thai police say an American tourist has died after apparently being trampled to death by elephants in a national park. More here: Thai police: US tourist likely killed by elephants

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

PH outbound travel spending notches 2nd fastest growth in 2013

MANILA - Filipinos have been identified as one of the fastest growing travel spenders among emerging markets in 2013, data from the United Nations World Travel Organization (UNWTO) showed. More here: PH outbound travel spending notches 2nd fastest growth in 2013

'Boost tourism together'

ASEAN COOPERATION: Ensure region remains world's top tourist destination, says Najib More here: 'Boost tourism together'

'Boost tourism together'

ASEAN COOPERATION: Ensure region remains world's top tourist destination, says Najib More here: 'Boost tourism together'

CEB cuts fares to Japan with seat sale

The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) promotes travel between Japan and the Philippines with a seat sale as low as P99, from January 22 to 24, 2014 or until seats last. The airline recently increased seat capacity between Japan and the Philippines by 500%, with the slated launch of direct flights between Manila and Tokyo (Narita), as well as Manila and Nagoya on March 30 ... More here: CEB cuts fares to Japan with seat sale