Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT)
Singapore tourism receipts in Q1 dip 4.8% amid global economic uncertainty
Spending by visitors to Singapore fell 4.8% to SGD 6.5 billion (USD 4.69 billion), in the first quarter of 2019,
Philippines bids for UNWTO assembly
The Philippines’ Department of Tourism is lobbying for support to strengthen a bid to host the United Nations World Tourism
Chinaboo: A deeper look at Chinese tourism in SEA
Chinese tourists are ubiquitous across the globe. Anywhere you turn, Chinese is present; even in the most remote tourist area in Africa. It could almost be said that there is no tourist spot on the planet without Chinese visitors.
Mastercard and ASEAN inspire passion for travel with “Feel the Warmth” campaign
Mastercard and ASEAN National Tourism Organisations (ASEAN NTOs) have joined forces to promote Southeast Asia through a campaign that celebrates
Explora.ph: “The Philippines is more than its greatest hits”
Tech startup Explora.ph has launched its mobile app, bringing together more than 1,500 curated attractions in the Philippines.
Israel Ministry of Tourism appoints Sammy Yahia as director
Israel Ministry of Tourism has appointed Sammy Yahia as the new director of tourism for India and the Philippines markets
PH aims to find a ‘sweet spot’ for its cruise tourism
The Philippines is proving to be an up and coming tourist destination for cruise ships but it aims to find the balance between revenue and headcount.
Southeast Asia fights back! How countries battle pollution and overtourism
Bali, Phuket, Halong Bay, and Boracay used to be paradises on earth but now feature throng of crowds, heavy traffic, and shores defiled with trash.
Tourism: Key to the rise of new-age Asian tigers
Cracking the inbound tourism growth to determine the new age Asian tigers.
Indigenous calling: Philippine tourism focuses on native tribes
Looking to promote the Philippines as a go-to destination, the DOT will call on holidaymakers by showcasing the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Radisson grows in APAC with third signing in the Philippines
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of its third Park Inn by Radisson hotel in the Philippines, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019.
Lessons from Boracay: The Philippines’ quest for sustainable tourism
Boracay, the Philippines’ crown jewel, was closed to tourists for six months to undergo rehabilitation after the president himself, Rodrigo Roa Duterte, called the island a “cesspool” consequent of overtourism and improper waste management.
Collateral damage: Tourism industry jolts as natural disasters strike Asia
For the past 25 years, global tourism has been in full upswing. People are travelling more than ever leaving no stone unturned, but one thing that can stop us in our track is natural disasters like typhoon and earthquakes.
Seda Lio targets MICE and destination wedding markets in the Philippines
Emerging hotel chain based in the Philippines, Seda Hotels, has announced its latest offering that looks to capitalise on leisure and business travellers in the picturesque El Nido, Palawan.
PAL strengthens London-Manila connection with Manchester event
Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the Philippine Department of Tourism London (PDOT) have hosted over 80 travel agents from the leisure and corporate sectors in Manchester.
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