DOT eyes new markets for PHL dive destinations
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) looks to tap new markets for the country’s thriving dive tourism as it opens business opportunities for stakeholders attending the Dive Resort Travel (DRT) […]
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Chinese tourists grow 48%, contribute to sustain DOT forecast
By Buddy Recio DOT just released its arrival growth from January to May this year showing a total of 3,177,974 foreign tourists, a 10.24% growth from the same period last […]
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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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Star Cruises’ SuperStar Virgo returns to Manila in time for the holiday season
Genting Cruise Lines has announced the return of Star Cruises to Manila from 4 December 2018 until 8 January 2019, celebrating SuperStar Virgo’s second homeport deployment within this year in […]
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 […]
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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 […]