Friday, October 31, 2014

UK warns of heightened terror threat, reiterates caution on travel to parts of Mindanao

The United Kingdom over the weekend reiterated its advice to its nationals in the Philippines against travel to some parts of Mindanao as it warned of a heightened threat of terrorist attack "globally." More here: UK warns of heightened terror threat, reiterates caution on travel to parts of Mindanao

Asia Pacific tops business travel spending

Global spending on business travel is expected to reach a record US$1 More here: Asia Pacific tops business travel spending

2 firms seek fiscal perks from gov’t

A manufacturing firm and a real estate developer are seeking fiscal perks and other incentives from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) and the Board of Investments (BOI) for their respective production and tourist accommodation facilities. In a notice, Peza announced that Beta Nanocoating Philippines Inc., which has a manufacturing plant at the Filinvest Technology Park (FTP-SEZ), has ... More here: 2 firms seek fiscal perks from gov’t

Travel like a stylish mom

Planning a holiday can be a bit stressful—the documents, the what-to-bring lists, the hotel and transportation arrangements—especially for moms, who do all the planning for the trip. This is in addition to the usual mommy duties. Oh, the stress! For celebrity mom and style icon Jenni Epperson, traveling with husband Tom and two kids Aryanna, […] More here: Travel like a stylish mom

After delays, Philippines, Malaysia sign new air pact

MANILA, Philippines – After delays, the Philippines finally inked a new air agreement with Malaysia. Air talks with Malayasia were cancelled twice in 2014. Originally scheduled in April, they were postponed due to the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 . The air talks were reset to August but had to ... More here: After delays, Philippines, Malaysia sign new air pact

Thursday, October 30, 2014

PNP reminder: Avoid social media on ‘Undas’

MANILA, Philippines- Do not post your travel itinerary and photos on social media. This was the reminder of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to the public this weekend as thousands of Filipinos are expected to leave their homes to visit their departed loved ones in cemeteries. Speaking to reporters, Police Senior Superintendent Wilben Mayor, PNP spokesman, warnedthe public Fridaythat posting ... More here: PNP reminder: Avoid social media on ‘Undas’

Lanka shows high growth in travel spend

Sri Lanka is showing a high growth in terms of business travel spend, said Welf Ebeling, GBTA Vice President, Operations, Asia speaking to Daily News Business on the sidelines of the Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market'-ITB Asia held in Singapore. More here: Lanka shows high growth in travel spend