Vienna, Austria has again clinched the top spot in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index. As per the index released recently, the city maintained its top position for the eighth time in the past ten years, reaffirming its reputation as the world’s most liveable city. Copenhagen, Denmark, steadfastly followed Vienna, taking the second...
On Monday, the Heritage Adventurer, an expedition cruise ship primarily carrying senior citizens from Australia and New Zealand, docked at the international seaport of Currimao in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Prior to this, the ship had made stops in Taiwan and Batanes Island, with the next destinations being the Hundred Islands in Pangasinan and Manila. As...
The Philippines has officially retired its long-standing tourism slogan, “It’s More Fun in the Philippines”, after its 50-year anniversary celebration on Tuesday. The Department of Tourism introduced the new campaign, “Love the Philippines“, aimed at expanding the country’s tourism appeal beyond just fun. The popular slogan was in use for 11 years, having succeeded the...
Travelers are increasingly favoring environment-friendly accommodations, prompting more hotels to adopt sustainable practices, according to experts at the 2023 Philippine Hospitality in Sustainable Tourism (Philhost) forum. Liz Ortiguera, former Pacific Asia Travel Association chief, reported that sustainable tourism has become a key consideration for over 90% of Filipino travelers. This emerging trend has made sustainability...
Travelers are increasingly favoring environment-friendly accommodations, prompting more hotels to adopt sustainable practices, according to experts at the 2023 Philippine Hospitality in Sustainable Tourism (Philhost) forum. Liz Ortiguera, former Pacific Asia Travel Association chief, reported that sustainable tourism has become a key consideration for over 90% of Filipino travelers. This emerging trend has made sustainability...
Starting July 1, 2023, AirAsia Philippines, a leading low-cost carrier, will shift all its domestic flight operations to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2, which it is setting up as its new “Manila domestic hub.” The airline will continue to manage international flights from NAIA Terminal 3. Previously operating domestic flights at NAIA Terminals...
Starting July 1, 2023, AirAsia Philippines, a leading low-cost carrier, will shift all its domestic flight operations to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2, which it is setting up as its new “Manila domestic hub.” The airline will continue to manage international flights from NAIA Terminal 3. Previously operating domestic flights at NAIA Terminals...
Boracay Island in the Philippines is on track to exceed its annual tourist target of 1.8 million, having already recorded over 1 million visitors in the first half of 2023. In the period from January to June 17, the popular island destination witnessed 1,040,847 arrivals, including 199,098 international guests, 816,426 domestic visitors, and 25,323 overseas...
An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW)’s much-anticipated vacation with her family in Boracay was sadly ruined after allegedly being scammed by a travel and tours agent. A tearful Michelle Maglaque, 27, a resident of Malabon, recounted her nightmare-like experience with agent Mark Dave Sumaoang of Daventures Travel and Tours. According to Maglaque, she is no longer...
The Philippines is seeking to strengthen its tourism ties with Cambodia, as disclosed during a bilateral meeting between Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco of the Philippines and her Cambodian counterpart, Dr. Thong Khon. The meeting took place on June 15, 2023, alongside the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Commission discussions held in Phnom Penh,...