DOT urged to promote film tourism in PH

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Tourism (DOT) should consider promoting the Philippines as an ideal destination for filming movies, an executive of an international travel search engine said. More here: DOT urged to promote film tourism in PH

‘Site-specific’ tourism marketing

If the Department of Tourism, under Tourism Secretary Mon Jimenez, banked on the “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” slogan to “sell” the Philippines to the world’s tourists, the tagline, he says, is being tweaked a bit to make it more “site specific.” More here: ‘Site-specific’ tourism marketing

Tigerair offers P10 seat sale in time for graduation

TIGERAIR Philippines is offering a P10 Graduation Sale from March 10 to 12 for all domestic flights. “Take advantage of this spectacular promo in time for graduation. We believe there is no better gift than a gift of travel for those deserving students. More here: Tigerair offers P10 seat sale in time for graduation

Bohol tourist arrivals plummet

MORE than four months after the 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit Bohol in October last year, the area has suffered a significant decrease in tourist arrivals. More here: Bohol tourist arrivals plummet

‘Stonehenge,’ ‘Big Ben,’ ‘Harry Potter,’ others in 3-day British fest in Taguig

Filipino anglophiles should ready their best “selfie” poses as well as their best jumpshots as top tourist attractions in the United Kingdom (UK), Stonehenge, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace and Big Ben are coming to the Philippines for a three-day festival of British Culture. More here: ‘Stonehenge,’ ‘Big Ben,’ ‘Harry Potter,’ others in 3-day British fest in Taguig

Two Phuket tourist vans collide injuring six

PHUKET: Two tourist vans collided last night near the main Tesco Lotus in Samkong, injuring six.One tourist and both drivers remain in the hospital today.A Maikhao Sakoo Co Ltd van driven by Sulaiman ... More here: Two Phuket tourist vans collide injuring six

Man caught trying to exchange $10000 notes

Tourist police recently arrested a man for trying to exchange fake US currency in Phuket. The Thai suspect, 39, was caught with 482 fake US$10,000 banknotes on Saturday. Upon arrest, the suspect ... More here: Man caught trying to exchange $10000 notes