Davao accommodations urged to seek DOT-accreditation
September 9, 2015 5:17 am· Comments Off on Davao accommodations urged to seek DOT-accreditation
By Azer N. Parrocha
MANILA, Sept 7 (PNA) — A tourism official is urging Davao accommodations to seek accreditation from the Department of Tourism (DOT) to avoid being left out by accommodations in neighboring countries.
Davao, Sox to tap ‘halal’ mart
September 9, 2015 5:17 am· Comments Off on Davao, Sox to tap ‘halal’ mart
By Azer N. Parrocha
MANILA, Sept. 7 (PNA) — Two Mindanao regions are courting Muslim tourists to visit the region by putting up more restaurants that serve certified halal foods.
More DOT-accredited accommodations in Sox pushed
September 9, 2015 5:17 am· Comments Off on More DOT-accredited accommodations in Sox pushed
By Azer N. Parrocha
MANILA, Sept. 7 (PNA) — The local government units in Soccskargen, or simply Sox, have set a target of getting more accommodations within the region that are accredited under the Department of Tourism (DOT).
Lufthansa pilots' strike to continue on Wednesday
September 9, 2015 5:17 am· Comments Off on Lufthansa pilots' strike to continue on Wednesday
BERLIN, Sept. 8 — A union representing German airline Lufthansa's pilots announced on Monday evening that it had called for pilots of the airline's short and medium-haul flights to strike on Wednesday, joining their colleagues flying long-haul and cargo flights who would walk out on Tuesday.
DOT-6 conducts Streetfood Kulinarya Workshop
September 9, 2015 5:17 am· Comments Off on DOT-6 conducts Streetfood Kulinarya Workshop
ILOILO CITY, Sept. 8 — The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 6 in partnership with the local government unit of the City of Passi is conducting Streetfood Kulinarya Workshop on September 8-9, 2015 at the Senior Citizens Building, Passi City.
Agyla launches eco-tourism project at Lake Danao
September 9, 2015 5:17 am· Comments Off on Agyla launches eco-tourism project at Lake Danao
By Felix N. Codilla III
ORMOC CITY, Leyte, Sept. 8 (PNA) – A non-government organization (NGO) inaugurated a livelihood eco-tourism project at Lake Danao Natural Park (LDNP)on Monday.
Cagayan PTO to introduce more activities to boost local tourism
September 9, 2015 5:17 am· Comments Off on Cagayan PTO to introduce more activities to boost local tourism
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Sept. 8 — In a bid to boost tourism, the Provincial Tourism Office has increased its budget from PHP1 million to PHP6 million this year.
Tourism Malaysia wooing more travellers from Singapore
September 9, 2015 5:17 am· Comments Off on Tourism Malaysia wooing more travellers from Singapore
SINGAPORE, Sept. 8 — Tourism Malaysia is intensifying efforts through joint promotions and tactical campaigns to woo more travelers from Singapore following a drop in the arrivals in the first quarter of 2015.
Malindo to fly to Perth in November
September 9, 2015 5:17 am· Comments Off on Malindo to fly to Perth in November
SEPANG, Sept. 8 — Malaysia's first hybrid airline, Malindo Air, is set to introduce flight services to Perth, Australia in November this year, widening its reach to eight countries.
PHL is in a ‘good stage’ in gender & dev’t for tourism, official says
September 9, 2015 5:17 am· Comments Off on PHL is in a ‘good stage’ in gender & dev’t for tourism, official says
By Azer N. Parrocha
MANILA, Sept 8 (PNA) — While notable progress has been made in efforts of the tourism sector to push for gender and development, a tourism official said that several aspects leave it room for improvement.
