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Japan Embassy enhances visa application process with VFS

In an effort to enhance the experience of visa application process for Filipinos traveling to Japan, the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines has announced the opening of the Japan […]

Philippines premier travel showcase Travel Tour Expo 2025 opens on February 7-9

 The Philippines Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) is gearing up for the 32nd Travel Tour Expo (TTE) 2025, themed “Beyond Borders,” set to take place at the SMX Convention Center on […]

Philippines formally accepts hosting of ATF 2026

The Philippines will be the host for the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026, taking the place of  Myanmar which has withdrawn from its hosting duties in the rotation.  This marks […]

DOT Secretary Frasco looks  beyond tourist arrivals

If DOT Secretary Christina Frasco will have her way,  tourist arrivals should only be a part of the whole tourism performance of the Philippines. This was after she reported a […]

Philippines reaps awards at 31st World Travel Awards

The Philippines amassed 17 recognitions at the recently concluded 31st World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania 2024 held on September 3 at The City of Dreams Manila in Parañaque […]

Sabre reveals Paris 2024 Olympics travel trends

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, has released an in-depth report that captures the key travel trends observed during the event and observations […]

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas arrives in Port Canaveral, Florida

MIAMI, July 11, 2024 – The vacation flipping the script on short getaways has arrived. Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas made its first appearance in Port Canaveral (Orlando), […]

Aurora Expeditions end of year offers announced

Australia’s award-winning expedition company, Aurora Expeditions is helping adventurous travellers make their dreams become reality with new end of year offers announced for its upcoming seasons in Antarctica, the Arctic […]

Western Australia to host 24th WTTC Global Summit

During the closing session of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Global Summit in Kigali, Western Australia was announced as the host for 2024, marking the first time the […]

Greater Bay Airlines mounts HKG-MNL service

Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) is set to expand its reach by commencing a 5x-weekly MNL (Manila) – HKG (Hong Kong) service from November 8, 2023, making the Philippines the seventh […]

Philippines now VAT-free for foreign tourists

Government officials formally signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations Act (IRR) 12079  or the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund for Non-Resident Tourists on March 24 at the Department of Finance (DOF) […]

Cebu Pacific honors top PH, international travel agencies at 19th Eagle Wings Awards

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, honored its top-performing travel agencies in the recently concluded 19th Eagle Wings Awards on March 11, 2025, at the Courtyard by Marriott […]

PTAA supports Japan Embassy visa application shift to VFS

The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) has released a statement expressing their full support for the Embassy of Japan in ensuring a smooth and efficient visa application process. “We are […]

Japan Embassy enhances visa application process with VFS

In an effort to enhance the experience of visa application process for Filipinos traveling to Japan, the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines has announced the opening of the Japan […]