Philippines News
Philippines signs with STA Travel to boost visitor numbers
The Philippines Department of Tourism has announced a year-long international campaign with leading youth tour operator, STA Travel, in order to promote and expand travel to the destination, from the 19-35 year old market. The Marketing partnership will target six international markets including Austria, Australia, France, Germany, Switzerland and the UK, in order to meet the project objectives set out in the partnership agreement.
Philippines recruits Hills Balfour for UK tourism push
The Philippines Department of Tourism has appointed leading travel and tourism public relations and marketing agency, Hills Balfour, to spearhead their new social and digital media campaign in the UK. The partnership has been signed not only to further the tourism board’s digital presence in this territory, but to also increase positive awareness of the destination in the social media sphere.
Philippines urges tourists to return following typhoon Yolanda
Officials in the Philippines have urged tourists not to abandon the country as it comes to terms with the aftermath of super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), an unprecedented category five storm, which struck the country last week. The storm, which claimed thousands of lives, was the strongest in recorded history to make landfall in the country.
Many thousands dead in Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan
As many as 10,000 people are now feared dead following the impact of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Many of the dead were located in Tacloban city, with the storm today making landfall in neighbouring Vietnam.
Ramon Jimenez, secretary of tourism, Philippines
Ramon Jimenez, secretary of tourism, Philippines, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel & Tourism Council Asia Summit in Seoul, South Korea.
ICTP welcomes Philippine department of tourism
The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Philippine Department of Tourism has joined the alliance as a destination member.
Flooding brings chaos to Philippine capital Manila
Flooding caused by torrential rain has brought chaos to the Philippine capital of Manila as thousands of people flee their homes, offices and schools. It is feared that the floods, which have killed more than 50 people in recent weeks, could get worse as the Le Mesa damn overflows.
DOT in full swing for PPUR as new 7 wonders of nature
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is in the forefront in campaigning for the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) as the Philippines’ bet to the New 7 Wonders of Nature (N7WN).
Philippines aims to double tourism
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has lined up plans to increase air capacity, hotels, and investments to infrastructure for 2011-2012, in an effort to double tourism in the country.
Arson suspected following Philippines hotel blaze
Police investigating the death of 16 holidaymakers in a fire at a budget hotel in the northern Philippines have suggested arson could have been responsible. Acting city fire marshal superintendent Jesus Fernandez confirmed arson was one of the possible motives for the fire which engulfed the Bed & Breakfast Pension House on December 19th.
Mega-typhoon Megi crashes into Philippines
A mega-typhoon brining 140mph winds has made landfall on the north-east coast of the Philippines, prompting thousands of local residents to flee their homes. Concerns are now centred on the local rice harvest, with global shortages exacerbating local losses.
Philippines braced for tourism fallout after eight killed in hostage shootout
The Philippines is braced for a major tourism setback after eight tourists from Hong Kong were killed when a bus was hijacked in Manila. The police conceded they had committed a number of blunders, as outrage grew over the bloody 12-hour siege that was broadcast live on television.