Celebration: Growth in Philippine tourism receipts

In the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 2013 Tourism Barometer, released on January 21, 2013, the Philippines ranked fourth in the list of countries where international tourism receipts increased the most in 2013. International tourism receipts in the country increased by 19.6% in 2013 from a year ago. Others in the top 10 were Thailand (27.5%), Japan (24.6%), Hong Kong (20.6 ... More here: Celebration: Growth in Philippine tourism receipts

Chinese tourist dies of cardiac arrest amid celebration of Chinese New Year in Boracay

A vacationing Chinese national died of cardiac arrest in the midst of the Chinese New Year celebration in Boracay Island. More here: Chinese tourist dies of cardiac arrest amid celebration of Chinese New Year in Boracay

Archbishop Kurtz to visit Philippines

The Archbishop of Louisville, recently elected to lead the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, will travel to the Philippines this week and blog about the aftermath of a typhoon that killed thousands as it decimated the island nation three months ago. More here: Archbishop Kurtz to visit Philippines

Solon pushes domestic tourism plan

Manila, Philippines --- In retaliation to Hong Kong’s imposition of sanctions against Philippine officials, an administration lawmaker proposed the development of a local tourist destination package to match and replace the former British Colony’s attractions. Quezon City Rep. Winston Castelo said the Philippine government should also impose the same visa requirements that the Hong Kong Special ... More here: Solon pushes domestic tourism plan

Congressman: Invest in, promote Philippines

Dignitaries: From left to right Francis Basco, Municipal Councilor of Guimbal, Iloilo, Philippines, Senator Dennis Rodriguez, Art Salomes, past president of Iloilo International, Gov. Eddie Baza Calvo, First Lady Christine Calvo, Congressman Oscar "Richard" Garin, Jr., Philippine Consul General Bayani Mangibin, Philippine Consul Gary Auxilian. More here: Congressman: Invest in, promote Philippines

8 Reasons Why Travel Industry Needs to Work with Travel Bloggers

I’ve been publishing online travel content for almost two decades now, and believe it or not, I’ve witnessed the evolution of Social Media and seen how integral it has become in promoting travel-related products. When I was first starting out as a Travel Blogger, I was rarely recognized and sometimes completely ignored during travel-related events. […] (Visited 1 times, 1 visits today) The post ... More here: 8 Reasons Why Travel Industry Needs to Work with Travel Bloggers

Beijing backs Hong Kong's Philippines sanction

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying on Wednesday said the central government backs Hong Kong's handling of the aftermath of a hostage tragedy in the Philippines three years ago. More here: Beijing backs Hong Kong's Philippines sanction