ATF 2019 opens with over 1,500 global delegations
The 38th ATF officially kick-starts yesterday in Ha Long, Viet Nam, with official meetings by NTO and ministerial delegates in full swing. 1,500 delegates are expected to participate in […]
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IATA Pay new air ticket payment method successfully demonstrated
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the successful completion of the first “IATA Pay” ticket purchase in a live test environment. The live test was conducted in partnership with ipagoo, […]
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DOT ready for Balangiga Bells tourists
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat today assured that the Balangiga Bells would be a historical treasure that will be preserved for all the world and future generations to […]
Boracay reopening to inspire sustainable development
Undersecretary for Tourism Development Benito Bengzon Jr. reiterated that the Department of Tourism (DOT) is well on track with its 7.4 million target as the island’s closure also became an […]
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AirAsia to launch China routes from Kalibo
AirAsia continues to expand its international network with the addition of several flights to Macau, Kunming, and Chengdu from Kalibo International Airport. AirAsia Philippines CEO Captain Dexter Comendador said, “We are […]
IATA Pay new air ticket payment method successfully demonstrated
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the successful completion of the first “IATA Pay” ticket purchase in a live test environment. The live test was conducted in partnership with ipagoo, […]
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Venus Tan appointed COO of TPB
The Board of Directors of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines is pleased to announce the appointment of MS. MARIE VENUS Q. TAN as its Vice Chairman and concurrently, the […]
There’s a new Philippine tourism secretary
Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo tendered her resignation yesterday and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte accepted it, naming Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, as the new PDOT Secretary. Known to her friends as “Berna”, Secretary […]
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Sabre enters agreement to acquire Farelogix
Agreement to acquire innovative airline technology company expected to speed the industry toward end-to-end NDC-enabled capabilities Sabre Corporation announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Farelogix, a recognized innovator […]
AI, biometrics and blockchain set to dominate discussion at ITB Asia 2018
ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, will focus on the interdependence of travel and technology this year, under the overarching conference theme of “Travel Reimagined”. Key leaders in travel […]
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ATF 2019 opens with over 1,500 global delegations
The 38th ATF officially kick-starts yesterday in Ha Long, Viet Nam, with official meetings by NTO and ministerial delegates in full swing. 1,500 delegates are expected to participate in […]
Viet Nam gears up to create a major impact
Viet Nam, the Host Country of the 38th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) to be held in Ha Long, is all ready to make a lasting impression on its 1500 delegates. They comprise […]