Philippines named Asia’s Best Retirement Destination
PASAY CITY — The Philippines’ growing appeal as a long-stay travel destination received a major boost after it was named Best Retirement Destination in Asia at the TripZilla Excellence Awards […]
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VFS Global sees strong PH visa demand ahead of peak season
MANILA, Philippines — Visa application volumes from the Philippines rose by around 8% year on year in 2025, reflecting sustained outbound travel demand and renewed confidence among Filipino travellers, according […]
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Singapore tourism stays on growth track – STB
Mactan, CEBU – Singapore’s tourism sector continues to post steady gains while shifting toward higher-value visitors, even as global uncertainties persist, tourism officials said. “We are quite pleased with the […]
Vietnam targets 25M international visitors in 2026, cites visa reforms, connectivity and product diversity
Vietnam has set an ambitious target of welcoming 25 million international visitors in 2026, building on a strong post-pandemic recovery driven by liberalized visa policies, expanded air connectivity, and diversified […]
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CEB releases 30th anniversary song
Cebu Pacific Releases 30th Anniversary ‘Where Dreams Fly’ MV ft. OPM Group Over October Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) releases the official music video for the 30th anniversary original soundtrack (OST) […]
Jetstar launches Perth-Manila, Brisbane-Cebu
MANILA — Jetstar launches first direct flight from Perth to Manila, expanding West Australian operations Jetstar’s inaugural direct flight from Perth to Manila marks a significant expansion of the low-cost […]
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Zambia collaborates with Philippines on enhancing education programs
Zambia Higher Education Authority (HEA) led by Director General Kazhila Croffat Chinsembu, emphasizes the importance of restructuring learning programs at higher education institutions (HEIs) to align with national development goals […]
Brownell’s Troy Haas joins WTTC
London, UK: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) proudly welcomes Troy Haas, CEO of Brownell to its distinguished membership, bringing unparalleled expertise in global luxury travel. Founded in 1887, […]
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DOT and Visa team up to strengthen cashless tourism experience
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to strengthen digital tourism across key destinations in the Philippines, responding […]
ATPI boosts global operations with tech-powered Manila hub
Global leader in travel and events solutions, ATPI, has launched its new International Center of Excellence (ICE) in Makati City, strengthening its commitment to world-class, around-the-clock travel management services for […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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Philippine tourism: Let’s start being competitive
At present, there is no realistic way to flip international tourism arrivals in our favor against some of our neighbors—even with eased visa restrictions, increased tourism promotion budgets, and lower […]
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 […]
