Saturday, September 27, 2014

The shameful story of Australia’s serial husbands

Coober Pedy is a long way from the Philippines, but that's how far Rose has travelled to be with her new husband; his seventh wife, it's been rumoured. More here: The shameful story of Australia’s serial husbands

Construction in the Philippines - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- SynopsisThis report provides detailed market analysis, information and insights into the Philippine construction industry including:• The Philippine construction industry's growth prospects by market, project type and type of construction... More here: Construction in the Philippines - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Back to basics in Calaguas Island

Backpackers hankering for a picture-perfect beach and rustic atmosphere can find it here in this group of islands that are tagged as the Philippines’ best emerging destination. More here: Back to basics in Calaguas Island

China travel warning hits Philippine tourism industry

Tens of thousands of Chinese tourists have cancelled trips to the Philippines after a travel warning by Beijing, inflicting major pain on hotels, airlines and tour operators, industry figures said on ... More here: China travel warning hits Philippine tourism industry

23 reasons it's great to be a tourist

With their worldly sophistication, cheap fisherman pants and penchant for being smiley all the time, tourists can be a much-hated group. More here: 23 reasons it's great to be a tourist

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

China travel ban affects Boracay tourism

THE Department of Tourism (DOT) in Iloilo City said China’s travel ban for the Philippines is affecting the tourism industry in Boracay. DOT regional director Helen J. Catalbas said the travel ban affected massive cancellations of more than 20,000 hotel room bookings of Chinese tourists from September 13, 2014 to March 2015 and approximately lost some P165 million in Boracay alone. More here: China travel ban affects Boracay tourism