ILOILO CITY—After more than five weeks, Boracay Island has reopened its doors to tourists again after quarantine restrictions were relaxed. In an advisory, the Aklan provincial government… Read more “Boracay reopens to tourists as quarantine curbs eased”
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FULL LIST: Binibining Pilipinas 2021 winners, highlights
MANILA, Philippines — The new set of beauty queens that will represent the country in international pageants were crowned earlier at the 57th edition of Binibining Pilipinas… Read more “FULL LIST: Binibining Pilipinas 2021 winners, highlights”
Tourism share to economy tumbles by over 61% in 2020
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The tourism industry, among the worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, contributed less to the country’s economic output in 2020, data from the… Read more “Tourism share to economy tumbles by over 61% in 2020”
First cruise ship in 17 months arrives in Venice, Italy
ITALY (AdChoiceTV News) — A cruise ship arrived in Venice for the first time in 17 months Thursday, signalling the return of tourists after the coronavirus pandemic… Read more “First cruise ship in 17 months arrives in Venice, Italy”
Some hotels OK to operate at 100%; tests not required — GCQ Classification
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Here’s a treat for Filipinos chafing under the world’s longest lockdown, and a potential lifesaver for tourism establishments and workers laid low by… Read more “Some hotels OK to operate at 100%; tests not required — GCQ Classification”
Travel ban on India extended to May 31; Oman, UAE added
The Philippines includes Oman and the United Arab Emirates to countries covered by its travel ban related to the Indian COVID-19 variant AdChoiceTV News — The Philippine… Read more “Travel ban on India extended to May 31; Oman, UAE added”
Point-to-point air travel for leisure from NCR Plus gets IATF nod
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The government’s COVID-19 task force has allowed point-to-point air travel for leisure from the NCR Plus areas to select destinations, Malacañang said Friday.… Read more “Point-to-point air travel for leisure from NCR Plus gets IATF nod”
Baguio, Boracay, El Nido bar tourists again
AdChoiceTV News — Popular tourist destinations Baguio, Boracay and El Nido have either barred visitors or imposed tourist limits again as local government units (LGUs) try to… Read more “Baguio, Boracay, El Nido bar tourists again”
All Metro Manila hotels now fully booked, can’t be converted into isolation facilities
MANILA, Philippines — All 300 hotels in Metro Manila affiliated with the Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) are already fully booked and can no longer be converted… Read more “All Metro Manila hotels now fully booked, can’t be converted into isolation facilities”
Virtual Travel to Hong Kong counters NCR Bubble
AdChoiceTV News — If you have not tried virtual tours, then you are missing out on this new travel trend. Many tourists and trotters have opted to… Read more “Virtual Travel to Hong Kong counters NCR Bubble”
No ‘staycations’ in NCR, 4 provinces during ECQ
AdChoiceTV News — Hotels and other accommodation establishments within Metro Manila and four nearby provinces will see adjustments in operation as the said areas return to the… Read more “No ‘staycations’ in NCR, 4 provinces during ECQ”
ANOTHER #DutertePalpak Statement — DOTr deletes Palawan inauguration post after Filipinos hit ‘gifts of the president’ speech by Tugade
AdChoiceTV News — Online Filipinos corrected the Department of Transportation for its now-deleted claims that the newly-inaugurated seaports in Palawan were the “gifts” of the president and… Read more “ANOTHER #DutertePalpak Statement — DOTr deletes Palawan inauguration post after Filipinos hit ‘gifts of the president’ speech by Tugade”
Thailand celebrates Elephant Day, hoping tourists will return
AYUTTHAYA, Thailand — Thailand held a fruit banquet for dozens of elephants in the ancient capital Ayutthaya on Saturday, continuing an annual event that has been a… Read more “Thailand celebrates Elephant Day, hoping tourists will return”
AirSwift launches Manila-Boracay route with P970 seat sale
AdChoiceTV News — AirSwift flight T60526, the maiden flight of the airline from Manila to Boracay, was met with celebratory water cannons from two fire trucks as… Read more “AirSwift launches Manila-Boracay route with P970 seat sale”
Cebu Pacific now allows unlimited rebooking
AdChoiceTV News — Cebu Pacific is no longer charging passengers a “change fee” when they rebook their flights for another date. CEB’s permanent removal of the change… Read more “Cebu Pacific now allows unlimited rebooking”
Around the globe, COVID cancels spring travel for millions
AdChoiceTV News — They are the annual journeys of late winter and early spring: Factory workers in China heading home for the Lunar New Year; American college… Read more “Around the globe, COVID cancels spring travel for millions”
Philippines named world’s 2nd most Instagrammable place
AdChoiceTV News — The Philippines made it to the 2nd spot of the list of most Instagramable places in the world, according to travel website Big 7… Read more “Philippines named world’s 2nd most Instagrammable place”
DOT to suspend accreditation of Makati hotel where Dacera died
AdChoiceTV News — The Department of Tourism on Thursday announced that it will revoke the Certificate of Authority to Operate of the Makati City Hotel where flight… Read more “DOT to suspend accreditation of Makati hotel where Dacera died”
PH named world’s top dive destination, Intramuros is top tourist attraction
MANILA, Philippines — For the second year in a row, the Philippines was hailed as the world’s leading dive destination by the 2020 World Travel Awards. The… Read more “PH named world’s top dive destination, Intramuros is top tourist attraction”
Sec. Roque, Sec. Nograles: Government eyes lifting of travel ban for foreigners
Presidential and Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) Spokesperson Harry Roque and IATF-EID Co-chairperson Karlo Nograles guaranteed that the government is considering the request of… Read more “Sec. Roque, Sec. Nograles: Government eyes lifting of travel ban for foreigners”
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