The much-anticipated 19th Philippine Travel Mart unravels on September 12 to 14 at SM Mega Trade Hall with the promise of showing the same Philippines in a different light, throwing the spotlight on new activities in favorite and familiar destinations, as well as new exhilarating travel terrain off the beaten track high adventure spots.
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19th Philippine Travel Mart showcases the Philippines as adventure destination
Motorists and Bikers in Antique urged to wear protective gears on road
Motorists and bikers are urged to wear protective gears like helmets and safety shoes when on the road for safety during travel.
Dr. Norman Tanchuan, Provincial Health Officer said that because vehicular accidents is one among the top ten leading causes of death and injuries in the province, there’s a need to strictly enforce laws for [...]
Harald Feurstein appointed General Manager of Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa
The Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa has appointed Harald Feurstein as its new General Manager. Mr Feurstein joins the Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa after an extensive hospitality industry career spanning three continents.
Shangri-La Philippines Appoints First Area Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Manager
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel group, has appointed Patricia Gallardo area corporate social responsibility and sustainability manager for Philippine properties.
Shangri-la Mactan Cebu
This is the first such position in the Shangri-La group. Shangri-La’s Philippine portfolio includes Edsa Shangri-La, Manila; Makati Shangri-La, Manila; Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu; Traders Hotel, Manila; and [...]
Pampanga region to create new travel agency association
The Pampanga region has seen the creation of a new travel agency association, as 16 local agencies group together to offer a more standardised service.
Creating the Pampanga Agents Travel Society (Pats), the group will look to offer a similar product line, with even pricing to become standardised amongst members.
“[Pats will] have a functional approach to [...]
Philippine Department of Tourism turns over kayak, protective gears to Sohoton Services Association
The Department of Tourism (DOT) turned over kayak and protective gears for the Eco-tourism Product Development Livelihood Project of the Sohoton Services Association, in a ceremony which was conducted on July 24, 2008 at Barangay Inuntan, Basey, Samar.
Said project which is under the Community Based Sustainable Tourism Project, is an undertaking of the community at [...]
Accor launches Novotel in the Philippines
Accor, the leading hospitality player in Asia Pacific has formed a joint venture with the Araneta Group to build a new hotel in the Philippines – Novotel Manila Araneta Center. Targeted to open in 2010, Novotel Manila Araneta Center is located adjacent to the Araneta Coliseum and fully integrated with the Araneta Center Master Plan.
Novotel [...]
