15 funniest travel books ever written

Because a sense of humor is essential when facing the mysteries and miseries of a foreign culture. More here: 15 funniest travel books ever written

Philippines seeking defence ties with India after China's moves

Worried over increasingly aggressive moves of China to stake claim on disputed reefs in the South China Sea, the Philippines is looking at establishing defence cooperation with allies, including India, a top official said here. More here: Philippines seeking defence ties with India after China's moves

Walang humpay na ligaya: Eraserheads releasing new songs after more than a decade

The iconic Filipino rock band Eraserheads will be releasing their first new songs after more than a decade in September. The release of two new songs — "Sabado" and "1995" — will be part of the travel issue of Esquire Philippines, which features the Pinoy "Fab Four" on the cover. The magazine cover photo features Ely Buendia, Raymund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, and Marcus Adoro at a crosswalk in ... More here: Walang humpay na ligaya: Eraserheads releasing new songs after more than a decade

Iloilo starts search for multilingual APEC tourist guides

Iloilo tourism officials have started a search for multilingual tourist guides for the coming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit ministerial meetings. More here: Iloilo starts search for multilingual APEC tourist guides

Cheers for Philippine tourism

If Philippine travel tourism is booming, it’s thanks to many people who make “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” happen. To award that recognition to these exemplary individuals in the Philippine tourism is the second oldest club in the Philippines, SKAL International Makati who will conduct its 24th SKAL International Makati Awards on Sept. 5, […] More here: Cheers for Philippine tourism

Travel news: holiday and hotel deals - and robotic butlers

Wildfitness, a UK-based travel company offering "transformative" holidays in Spain, Kenya and the Isle of Wight in Britain, has introduced two new destinations: Zanzibar and Morocco. The locations offer the same type of package the company specialises in: a minimum nine-day trip comprising of daily rigorous exercise in the form of group fitness sessions, healthy (mostly organic and local) meals ... More here: Travel news: holiday and hotel deals - and robotic butlers

ASEAN Upscaling Its Marketing Effort by Collaboration with PATA

The upscaling of this cooperation comes through participation at PATA’s upcoming Annual Travel Mart (Sept. 17 – 19; Phnom Penh), one of the most renowned and entrenched tourism tradeshows in the Asia Pacific region. More here: ASEAN Upscaling Its Marketing Effort by Collaboration with PATA