DOT eyes 9 new markets

MANILA - The Department of Tourism (DOT) is eyeing at least nine countries as new markets to boost foreign tourist arrivals in the Philippines, the country’s tourism chief said. More here: DOT eyes 9 new markets

PH travel/tourism investments to grow 3.8% to P84.4 B in 2014

Travel and tourism investments in the Philippines is expected to rise by 3.8 percent to P84.39 billion this year, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global authority on the economic and social contribution of the sector which conducts an annual economic analysis of its impact in 184 countries, announced yesterday. In 2013, the sector accounted for P81.3 billion, or 3.6% of total ... More here: PH travel/tourism investments to grow 3.8% to P84.4 B in 2014

PH tourism investment share expected to rise

MANILA, Philippines – A boost in the share of travel and tourism industry in the country’s total annual investments is expected this year due to higher demand from international tourists, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). More here: PH tourism investment share expected to rise

BI: Philippines top source for traffickers

“The Philippines is a top source country for traffickers,” the Bureau of Immigration on Monday said as it explains that this is the reason for its strict implementation of departure "formalities" to Filipinos bound for international destinations. In a TV interview, BI Chief Fred Mison said the Bureau and Inter-Agency Council against Trafficking (IACAT) has come up with a set of clear-cut rules ... More here: BI: Philippines top source for traffickers

Philippines-Taiwan: Time to embrace

Last 05-09 March, this writer had the welcome opportunity to visit Taiwan and head a delegation of 60 professionals and businessmen from different parts of the Philippines including members of the Taiwan Chamber of the South Philippines (TCSP) to engage with their Taiwanese counterparts. Coming Full Circle In Taiwan The members of the Philippine Delegation also participated in the 6th Taiwan ... More here: Philippines-Taiwan: Time to embrace

Philippines-Taiwan: Time to embrace

Last 05-09 March, this writer had the welcome opportunity to visit Taiwan and head a delegation of 60 professionals and businessmen from different parts of the Philippines including members of the Taiwan Chamber of the South Philippines (TCSP) to engage with their Taiwanese counterparts. Coming Full Circle In Taiwan The members of the Philippine Delegation also participated in the 6th Taiwan ... More here: Philippines-Taiwan: Time to embrace

National Geographic Traveler includes Pangulasian Island in their Top 10 Best Spring Trips for 2014

A beautiful island in the Philippines, Cooler wine regions in Chile and Tasmania’s wilderness walking tour, these are three of the Top 10 Best Spring Trips for 2014 handpicked by by National Geographic Travel. Pangulasian Island Pool Villa Each year, the National Geographic Travel Editors are releasing a helpful and interesting list of great spring […] No visits yet The post National Geographic ... More here: National Geographic Traveler includes Pangulasian Island in their Top 10 Best Spring Trips for 2014