The Philippines ups its tempo

Asean's second largest member in terms of population is enjoying its strongest growth since the 1950s. More here: The Philippines ups its tempo

Homegrown pageant fueled by ecotourism

“This search was launched last year merely to find spokespersons for a campaign to promote our place as a premier tourist destination in the Philippines. We have stepped up this year to take a bigger role in local and global ecotourism.” More here: Homegrown pageant fueled by ecotourism

11 coolest towns in the Philippines

Chilling here is about more than just the temperature. More here: 11 coolest towns in the Philippines

Qatar Targets German-speaking European Tourist Market

DOHA, May 26 (Bernama) - Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has signalled its intentions of targeting German-speaking Europe as a prime growth market by appointing tourism marketing and PR specialist, Lieb Management, as its new representatives to cover Germany, Austria and Switzerland. More here: Qatar Targets German-speaking European Tourist Market

Chavit Singson seeks court permission to travel

Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson has again asked the Sandiganbayan permission to travel abroad. In a motion filed through his lawyer Francisco Tolentino, Singson asked the Sandiganbayan Third Division to allow him to take a business trip to Macau from May 30 to June 1 via a private Dorrier 328-300 jet. Chavit’s lawyer assured […] More here: Chavit Singson seeks court permission to travel

So many islands, so many smiles

Eight great islands, plus a hundred more! Cruising #GoingPlaces, Manila Bulletin’s monthly travel magazine, releases one of its most ambitious undertakings with its Gr8 Islands of the Philippines issue this May. From Luzon to Mindanao, the Cruising Team traveled to eight of the country’s must-watch-out-for-isles: Cowrie Island in Palawan; Cagbalate in Quezon; Agutayan in Misamis Oriental ... More here: So many islands, so many smiles

Tony Hadley's Travelling Life

The Spandau Ballet singer-songwriter recalls dancing bears in Istanbul, jungle trekking in Costa Rica and a terrifying ski run during a blizzard More here: Tony Hadley's Travelling Life