Tour program taps private sector aid in rehab efforts

The regional Department of Tourism (DOT) office said their “Bangon Tours” program will tap the private sector in promoting the country’s tourist destinations to help rebuild typhoon-hit areas in Central Philippines. More here: Tour program taps private sector aid in rehab efforts

Myanmar is now Visa-Free for Filipino Travelers

Good news for travel buffs who want to visit the country of Myanmar, it is about to get much easier. The reverse is already agreed upon; Myanmar passport holders can enter the Philippines without a visa. But with Myanmar President Thein Sein’s visit, residents of the Philippines are getting the same option. Myanmar is now […] (Visited 1 times, 1 visits today) The post Myanmar is now Visa-Free ... More here: Myanmar is now Visa-Free for Filipino Travelers

Santa Claus visits children's hospital

A travel agent dressed as Santa Claus belonging to the International Air Travel Agents (IATA-Philippines) gives a present to a patient at the National Children's Hospital in Quezon City on Thursday. The gift-giving is part of the humanitarian mission of the group this Christmas season. More here: Santa Claus visits children's hospital

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