How we got back Category 1 rating (2)

Among those who worked behind the scenes to speed up the lifting of the Category 2 restrictions on the Philippines were Ambassador to the US, Jose Cuisia Jr., and former Ambassador to the US and now Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario. Cuisia noted that the FAA status has been a “major economic diplomacy thrust” of the Philippines in the US.“With the Category 1 rating, we hope to see ... More here: How we got back Category 1 rating (2)

Yearender: More awards for PH tourism in 2014

It was another bountiful year for the Department of Tourism (DOT) for 2014 as the country continued to be hailed as a top tourist destination by international award-giving bodies.Tourism undersecretary Benito Bengzon, Jr, said the country was listed in UK’s Telegraph 20 Destinations for 2014 and its World’s Top Beach Holidays. The country was also included in Conde Nast Reader’s Choice Award ... More here: Yearender: More awards for PH tourism in 2014

Yearender: More awards for PH tourism in 2014

It was another bountiful year for the Department of Tourism (DOT) for 2014 as the country continued to be hailed as a top tourist destination by international award-giving bodies.Tourism undersecretary Benito Bengzon, Jr, said the country was listed in UK’s Telegraph 20 Destinations for 2014 and its World’s Top Beach Holidays. The country was also included in Conde Nast Reader’s Choice Award ... More here: Yearender: More awards for PH tourism in 2014

How we got back Category 1 rating (2)

Among those who worked behind the scenes to speed up the lifting of the Category 2 restrictions on the Philippines were Ambassador to the US, Jose Cuisia Jr., and former Ambassador to the US and now Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario. Cuisia noted that the FAA status has been a “major economic diplomacy thrust” […] More here: How we got back Category 1 rating (2)

Regional flavors go national through franchising

MANILA – It is an exciting time to be an entrepreneur in our provinces. There are many food enterprises today that were once confined to towns but are now tourist destinations. And despite numerous foreign restaurants entering the Philippines, franchising has helped provincial concepts go from towns to city centers. More here: Regional flavors go national through franchising

The best year is here

It’s going to be an awesome 2015 for the Philippines: the Pope is coming. International acts One Direction and Justine Timberlake are scheduled to wow their screaming fans in March. Bohol and Cebu are bound to be ports for international cruise ships. And to think that these are just some of the coolest things locals […] More here: The best year is here

Russian, Ukrainian tourist influx increases in Goa due to Visa on Arrival facility

Panaji, Dec 27: 1091 visas were issued till December 25 this year within a week after the Visa on Arrival (VoA) facility started at the Goa airport at Dabolim, officials said today. Airport officials claim that on an average 100 More here: Russian, Ukrainian tourist influx increases in Goa due to Visa on Arrival facility