(Feature) Maldives turmoil renews Indian worry about regional stability
February 8, 2012 11:11 pm· Leave a Comment
By Jit Kumar and Wu Qiang
NEW DELHI, Feb. 8 — Russian literary master Leon Tolstoi once said all happy families are alike whereas every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. <P>South Asia or the Indian subcontinent somewhat reflects the latter as well, like many other parts of the world.
(News Feature) PHL sees 10M tourist arrivals in next five years
February 8, 2012 11:11 pm· Leave a Comment
MANILA, Feb. 8 –Department of Tourism expressed optimism that the tourism industry in now trailing a road to recovery as tourist arrivals reached 3.9 million in 2011, significantly exceeding the 3.2 million goal for the year.
(Travel/Tourism)Singapore has record tourist arrivals in 2011
February 8, 2012 11:11 pm· Leave a Comment
SINGAPORE, Feb. 7 — International tourist arrivals in Singapore in 2011 hit a record of 13.2 million, up 13 percent year on year, the Singapore Tourism Board said on Tuesday.
DOT pushes for increased inter regional travel, international flights
February 8, 2012 11:11 pm· Leave a Comment
ILOILO CITY, Feb. 8 –- The Department of Tourism (DOT) here is looking forward to more regional travels simultaneous with its drive to hasten the opening of the Iloilo airport to international flights.
La Trinidad 14th strawberry festival expects thousands of visitors
February 8, 2012 11:18 am· Leave a Comment
LA TRINIDAD, Feb. 8 – Thousands of both local and foreign visitors are expected to flock the 14th Strawberry Festival in this capital town, some 257 kilometers north of Manila, on March 16.
4 govt agencies ink MOA to promote WV tourism industry
February 7, 2012 11:11 pm· Leave a Comment
ILOILO CITY, Feb. 7 -– Four government agencies signed on Tuesday a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to promote the tourism industry in Western Visayas.
AirAsia set to secure air operator certificate from CAAP
February 6, 2012 10:36 pm· Leave a Comment
MANILA, Feb. 6 — The Philippine unit of Southeast Asia’s largest low-cost carrier would fly to key destinations in the region after the airline secured a permit from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
Japan enlists foreign bloggers to revive tourism in quake-hit areas
February 6, 2012 10:36 pm· Leave a Comment
TOKYO, Feb. 6 — Japan's Foreign Ministry is inviting prominent overseas bloggers and twitter account holders to visit areas devastated by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Night bat-viewing event set on Feb. 8 in Samal Island
February 6, 2012 9:41 am· Leave a Comment
ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL, Davao del Norte, Feb. 5 — A night bat-viewing event will be held on Feb. 8 at the Monfort Bat Sanctuary in Barangay Tambo, Babak District, in this island city of the Davao Region.
Thai Airways to start Bangkok-Macau flight in July
February 6, 2012 9:41 am· Leave a Comment
BANGKOK, Feb. 5 — THAI Smile Air, Thai Airways International (THAI)'s new sub-brand carrier, will start its first ever flight from Bangkok to Macau on July 1, local media reported on Sunday.