Tourist arrivals on track to exceed 2023 figures – LPC
While foreign tourist arrivals will unlikely meet the 7.7 million arrivals targeted by the Department of Tourism (DOT), it is on track to exceed last year’s 5.5 million arrivals, according […]
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VAT refund for foreign tourists supported by DOT Sec. Frasco
In a statement released by the Department of Tourism (DOT), Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed full support for the approval of Senate Bill No. 2415, which seeks to establish […]
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Singapore Cable Car and Hello Kitty mark 50th anniversary with joint celebration
SINGAPORE – Two iconic brands Singapore Cable Car and Hello Kitty are celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. From 1 June to 31 December 2024, visitors can ride in birthday-themed […]
Mirador Torre Glòries, seeing Barcelona in 360°
(Photos courtesy of Mirador torre Glories) Mirador torre Glòries is the new cultural and entertainment landmark, offering a unique perspective to admire Barcelona. Since May 2022, it has welcomed over […]
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Cebu Pacific signs purchase agreement for up to 152 aircraft order
Cebu Pacific is proud to announce the signing of a landmark purchase agreement with Airbus and Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, for up to 152 A321neo aircraft, equipped with […]
Air France returns to Manila after two decades
Air France will be resuming flights to Manila for the winter 2024-25 season, marking its return to the city after more than twenty years. Starting from December 7, the airline […]
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Scenic Group announces new Singapore APAC office and team
Scenic Group has announced the opening of a new APAC office and dedicated team in Singapore, marking a significant expansion within the Asia Pacific region. Trading as Scenic Tours APAC […]
PRA now headed by Zozobrado
Tourism industry veteran Roberto “Bob” Zozobrado officially assumed the role of General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA), an attached agency of the Department Tourism […]
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Plaza Premium Lounge opens at CRK
Plaza Premium Lounge, the world´s largest independent airport lounge network, opens at the Clark International Airport (CRK). Conveniently located at the international pre-boarding area at the third level of the airport, Plaza […]
CWT to launch car rental and train booking
CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, has begun adding car rental and train booking capabilities to the mobile and web on its myCWT platform. The new features and functionality will […]
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Mang Inasal supports gastronomy tourism through “Love the Flavors” campaign
Mang Inasal, a popular grill expert in the Philippines, is actively supporting gastronomy tourism through its latest campaign called “Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines.” The campaign aims to showcase […]
Travel Madness 2024 kicks off at the SMX
The 11th Travel Madness Expo (TME) kicked off yesterday, July 12 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, taking over the Ground Floor, Halls 1 to 4. Known as […]
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Holiday Inn Galleria and Crowne Plaza-the refinement of two iconic hotels
It has been 30 years since 1993, and after a decade-long renovation that was derailed during the pandemic, we are now witnessing a fresh start for the revitalized Holiday Inn […]
The Philippines: What is the competitive landscape in the post-recovery?
There was a time when the Philippines was the darling of tourism in the region. The rest of the region started their own campaigns patterned after ours and now, we […]