Govt efforts to employment generation in tourism sector

The restriction of two-month gap on re-entry of foreign nationals coming to India on Tourist Visa and Tourist Visa on Arrival has been lifted. More here: Govt efforts to employment generation in tourism sector

First of talk series to tackle ‘new face’ of tourism

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Philippines Chapter has announced it will be holding a series of Talks, “Pinoy Chikka,” to update those involved in Tourism and Hospitality with the latest trends and best practices in the industry. More here: First of talk series to tackle ‘new face’ of tourism

Typhoon Rammasun/Glenda makes landfall in the Philippines

Typhoon Rammasun has made landfall in the Philippines with wind gusts of up to 185 kilometres per hour. More here: Typhoon Rammasun/Glenda makes landfall in the Philippines

Premiere resort El Nido undergoes international environment assessment

Premiere tourist site El Nido has gone through environmental assessment of internationally recognized Green Fins Environmental Code of Conduct that’s hoped to ensure its coral reefs’ preservation and sustainable tourist operation. Green Fins has started monitoring El Nido’s compliance with its Code of Conduct through the support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). UNEP has opted ... More here: Premiere resort El Nido undergoes international environment assessment

Typhoon Rammasun/Glenda bears down on Philippines' eastern coast

Typhoon Rammasun is approaching the Philippines eastern coast with wind gusts of up to 150 kilometres per hour. More here: Typhoon Rammasun/Glenda bears down on Philippines' eastern coast

Is Malaysia Safe for Tourists? FCO Issues Travel Advice After Gun Attack on Mabul

The Foreign and Commonwealth office has warned tourists against all but essential travel to parts of Malaysia following a number of attacks involving people travelling in the area. Heavily armed gunmen recently killed a policeman and kidnapped another at the Mabul Water Bungalows Resort on the island of Mabul. We have launched a security operation to track down the criminals," police official ... More here: Is Malaysia Safe for Tourists? FCO Issues Travel Advice After Gun Attack on Mabul

Travel photos we wish we'd taken

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