Gunman attack diving resort on Malaysia's Borneo island

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - A policeman was killed and a second kidnapped after heavily armed gunmen opened fire at a Malaysian diving resort off Borneo island, a fresh escalation of violence in the tourist hotspot, a security official said Sunday. More here: Gunman attack diving resort on Malaysia's Borneo island

Top 10 Best Hostels in Metro Manila 2014

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India To Introduce e-Visa At 9 Airports

NEW DELHI, July 10 (Bernama) -- India will be introducing Electronic Travel Authorisation (e-Visa) in a phased manner at nine airports to encourage and ease tourist arrivals in the country. More here: India To Introduce e-Visa At 9 Airports

DOT to launch more tourism commercials

The Department of Tourism (DOT) said that the government will roll out more advertising materials featuring other top tourist destinations in the Philippines in the coming months. Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr. said the government is shifting its focus of promotional campaigns and marketing efforts towards specific destinations worthy of becoming a "brand of their own." “It is not only ... More here: DOT to launch more tourism commercials

Premiere resort El Nido undergoes international environment assessment

Premiere tourist site El Nido has gone through environmental assessment of internationally recognized Green Fins Environmental Code of Conduct that’s hoped to ensure its coral reefs’ preservation and sustainable tourist operation. Green Fins has started monitoring El Nido’s compliance with its Code of Conduct through the support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). UNEP has opted ... More here: Premiere resort El Nido undergoes international environment assessment

DOT rolls out new ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’ ads

To step up its tourism campaign dubbed It's More Fun in the Philippines, the Department of Tourism recently released four television commercials featuring Boracay, Davao, Cebu and Manila as top tourist destinations. More here: DOT rolls out new ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’ ads

SF PH Consulate unveils tourism-friendly multimedia showroom

By Rommel Conclara, ABS-CBN North America Bureau July 10, 2014 SAN FRANCISCO – The push for tourism in the Philippines continues as the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco unveils its brand new multimedia showroom. The showroom includes a massive video wall and sound system that will constantly run different tourism videos, a souvenir shop of […] More here: SF PH Consulate unveils tourism-friendly multimedia showroom