Starts Dec. 14, 2022 While most parts of the world have opened their borders, Hong Kong has been taking it slowly as it moved from compulsory quarantine to three days of medical surveillance instead. This meant that inbound Hong Kong travelers need not quarantine but are not allowed to go inside...
Is the industry ready for the post-pandemic boom in tourism? ISLANDS IN THE SUN Paradise refound in Coron, Palawan “As of today, we’ve breached the 1.7 million foreign visitor arrivals mark projected by the Department of Tourism (DOT) before June 30,” Tourism Secretary Cristina Frasco...
Time to visit the Land of Smiles! photo: AirAsia If you’re looking for a sign to push you to visit or revisit Thailand, you have it now. AirAsia Philippines together with Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reaffirmed their partnership by offering special airfare rates for Filipino tourists...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has set up an electronic travel platform at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to facilitate the exit of arriving passengers. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the stand consolidates all data collection processes to do away the usual filling out of...
After two years of stop-and-go travel due to COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, we are now ready to re-embrace Christmas and New Year with our families and friends. It’s time to meet them and celebrate the holidays with cheers. But air travel should not be chaotic. Here are a few friendly reminders to...
The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), the largest and most prestigious travel agency association in the country is always at the forefront in helping advance the travel industry’s growth and expansion. For next year, PTAA is launching its annual and most anticipated travel event,...
realme Many people are sure to celebrate the holiday season with an out-of-town trip. For a hassle-free and enjoyable trip with your friends or your loved ones, here are the top 5 realme tech travel essentials. Hassle-free trips realme 10 (Clash White) Planning a trip doesn't have to be stressful....
As pent-up demand continues to drive international air travel, Asia Pacific airlines carried 12.1 million passengers in October, an eight-fold increase versus the 1.4 million in the same month last year, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). Overall, passenger traffic...
A list of the lush and lavish worth the splurge If Jesus were alive today and you were one of the Three Wise Men, what would you give him for Christmas? In case you have forgotten, the main rationale behind Christmas as a season of gift-giving is to remind everyone of the nativity and the three...
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) said Friday, Nov. 25, that it will adhere to the Civil Aeronautics Board's (CAB) adjusted matrix for fuel surcharge (FSC) for tickets purchased in December. Courtesy of Philippine Airlines PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna said the airline company will comply with the...
Building relationships with other countries and foreign partners are not built over the phone. Thus, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., as the country's top official, must go on travels, Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said. (Photo courtesy of Go Negosyo and Noel Pabalate) In a...
CAVITE – A unique jeepney is turning heads in Dasmariñas City. Instead of having two long benches for passengers, this jeepney has a bed, a small kitchen, a sitting area, and a comfort room. Photo from Francis Cañaveral Amoroso / MANILA BULLETIN Francis Cañaveral Amoroso, a...
