DOT reiterates suspension of Buhay Carinderia
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has reiterated the suspension of all projects of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) responding to the reported staging of Buhay Carinderia North Luzon Roadshow. On its […]
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Ovation of the Seas makes double maiden call at Subic Bay and Manila
Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas made its maiden test call at Subic Bay today and in Manila tomorrow carrying with over 4,500 guests onboard which is currently on […]
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The Chedi Club Ubud launches balloons over Bali
The soft adventure options on Bali soar for the skies this week when The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah Ubud anchors a 23-metre hot air balloon in its rice paddies and […]
“Switzerland – make your dream come true” campaign woos Philippine travelers
Switzerland is the ultimate holiday and travel destination in the heart of the Alps, this was the theme in a recent event hosted by Swiss Ambassador H.E. Andrea Reichlin at […]
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Royal Caribbean to buy 67% stake in Silversea Cruises
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced Thursday the agreement to acquire a 67% stake in privately-owned Silversea Cruises for about $1 billion. This agreement brings them to top tier position in […]
AirAsia to move Cebu international flights to new terminal effective July 1
AirAsia is transferring its international flights to the brand new Terminal 2 of Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in Cebu, Philippines, effective July 1, 2018. “We are delighted to be […]
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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 […]
Key executive appointments for Ascott Philippines
In line with the move of The Ascott Limited – Philippines cluster to further expand their presence in the country, Ascott has appointed two of their executives to oversee the […]
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Hilton Manila to introduce keyless technology in the Philippines
It will be for entering your room for now but it will be a first in the Philippines. Hilton Hotels and Resorts will be introducing keyless technology when it opens […]
Hotel Jen the first to use Relay robots in Asia
Hotel Jen marked a new milestone as the first international hotel brand to use autonomous Relay robots in Asia. Teams at Hotel Jen Orchard gateway and Tanglin Singapore welcomed colleagues, […]
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ITB Asia sees record number of new exhibitors for its 11th show in Singapore
ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s leading Travel Trade Show’ is already exceeding expectations on exhibitor numbers, recording a 20.8% increase in new exhibitors signing up for the show, versus the same period […]
ITB China promotes understanding among nations
Dr. Christian Göke, CEO of Messe Berlin, underlined ITB China’s role in building tourism bridges through a multitude of networking events and opportunities for making new valuable industry contacts. “There’s […]