For nearly six decades, Novotel has quietly refined the language of modern hospitality where comfort, wellbeing, and genuine human connection exist in effortless harmony for travelers around the world. Today, the brand unveils a thoughtful new direction through Longevity Everyday, an elevated...
Japan is studying possible measures to make travel easier for Filipinos, including the prospect of visa-free entry, according to Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya. In an interview on "24 Oras Weekend," Endo said the issue is among the most common questions he receives from Filipinos. “Actually,...
DAVAO CITY – Davao government officials, tourism stakeholders, and diplomats formally opened the 33rd Philippine Travel Agencies Association Travel Tour Expo and the 11th International Travel Trade Expo at SMX Convention Center in Davao City on Friday morning, June 5, marking the start of the...
When travel becomes expensive and days become gloomy, many Manila-dwellers seek accommodations within the capital that provide a convenient escape and a break from the demands of everyday life. This is where Manila-based hotels truly shine, with their accessibility, quality facilities, and warm...
First Meridian Lounge, the new shared premium lounge at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, is now serving passengers of seven international airlines: Thai Airways, Emirates, Japan Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Cathay Pacific, KLM, and Qatar Airways. Located on Level 4 of the...
With all the problems going on in the world—the War in Iran, the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, and the Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo—you would think travel would be the last thing on people’s minds. However, we had planned our trip since January, before...
By Jean Cabrera Thousands of Bacolodnons, tourists, and food enthusiasts gathered for the Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival, a three-day celebration honoring the city 's iconic grilled chicken dish and the culinary tradition that helped put Bacolod on the gastronomic map. Led by the City...
A golden visa program is a growing type of travel that has become enticing for business travelers recently. Think of it as an alternative way to reside in your dream country through investments. Some have likened it to depositing funds in your country of choice, rather than in a bank. In return,...
By Renzo David The world-famous Cebu mangoes took center stage at the annual Cebu Mangoes Festival, a weeklong celebration that brought together local government units, academic institutions, community groups, and private enterprises in honoring the island province’s prized agricultural treasure....
Passenger traffic in the Asia-Pacific region expanded by five percent in the first four months of the year to more than 130 million compared to a year ago, driven by sustained demand for longer-haul routes despite costlier plane tickets. Based on preliminary data from the Association of...
By Jellyn Gueco Vietnam was never really on my travel bucket list. The first time someone raised the idea of going to Ho Chi Minh, my immediate reaction was a puzzled “Why?” Ho Chi Minh, formerly known as Saigon, is Vietnam’s largest city and serves as its primary economic and commercial hub....
2GO Group Inc., the largest integrated transportation and logistics provider in the country, is expanding its corporate partnership with SMX Convention Center to provide end-to-end logistics and freight services across the country’s growing conventions sector. In a statement, 2GOP said the...
