Leung hints Manila bus murders deal likely

Chief Executive, Leung Chun-ying, says Philippines government has shown a positive attitude towards resolving the dispute over the 2010 Manila tourist... More here: Leung hints Manila bus murders deal likely

Kensington Tours Announces Top Travel Trends for 2014

With the end of 2013 fast approaching, Kensington Tours polled its Destination Experts for the travel trends they have identified and for those that they forecast for the new year. Kensington's team of ... More here: Kensington Tours Announces Top Travel Trends for 2014

Philippines’ Aquino Races the World’s Fastest Economies

Just after midnight one sultry Friday in August 1987, Manila became a battleground as rebel troops attempted a coup against Philippine President Corazon Aquino. Two blocks from the besieged presidential palace, insurgents opened fire on a car carrying Aquino’s only son, a bespectacled and soft-spoken 27-year-old junior insurance executive nicknamed Noynoy. More here: Philippines’ Aquino Races the World’s Fastest Economies

International Travel Festival 2013 at SMX, December 10-11, 2013

Rising from the world economic recession in 2008 , the global tourism industry is now gaining momentum for sustained growth, and so is the Philippines , powered by vacationing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and an increasing number of visitors from East Asian countries . Such is the phenomenon behind the emergence of the forthcoming International Travel Festival (ITF) 2013. Scroll down to read ... More here: International Travel Festival 2013 at SMX, December 10-11, 2013

Palawan, Boracay tourism industry back in business, says Roxas

MANILA, Philippines--Top tourist spots Palawan and Boracay are back in business weeks after Supertyphoon Yolanda flattened many parts of central Philippines, Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas II said Tuesday. "I am glad that tourism industry has recovered quickly. Definitely, the tourism industry in Palawan and Boracay is back in business," Roxas said in a statement. Roxas, also the co-chair of ... More here: Palawan, Boracay tourism industry back in business, says Roxas

DFA urges Pinoys to avoid non-essential travel to Thailand

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Foreign Affairs is urging Pinoys to defer non-essential travel to Thailand amid unrest in the Thai capital. More here: DFA urges Pinoys to avoid non-essential travel to Thailand

34 countries, regions issue travel alert for Thailand

A total of 34 countries and regions have issued warning for travel to Thailand where political tension has run high. More here: 34 countries, regions issue travel alert for Thailand