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Economic Watch: China s travel boom buoys global expectations

BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- As the eight-day Spring Festival holiday draws closer, global tourist destinations are keen to attract Chinese holidaymakers, with high hopes for a tourism boom. In a video message last week, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin extended a warm welcome to Chinese tourists, as they had been the largest source of inbound tourism for the country. The prime minister expressed hopes that C.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Travel agencies group warns about cheap, illegal operators

The Davao Travel Agencies Association (DTAA) has issued a warning about unregistered and illegal travel and tour operators in their area. These operators have been found to be offering travel and tour services without proper licensing, leading to issues such as lack of refunds, scheduling problems, and other travel arrangement discrepancies. Pia Partoza Montano, a travel agency owner and Vice-President for the Travel and Tours Sector of DTAA, emphasized the prevalence of these unauthorized operators, particularly in inbound tourism, and the challenges in monitoring and regulating them due to their large numbers. Montano also highlighted the potential risks associated with using these unregistered agencies, as they may offer cheaper rates but could lead to problems in case of incidents. To address this issue, the Department of Tourism-Davao (DOT-Davao) has introduced a QR code system to help the public verify the legitimacy of travel agencies by accessing data on authorized and registered operators. The DOT-Davao encourages travelers to transact with accredited enterprises to ensure the quality and reliability of their travel arrangements. Currently, there are at least 109 registered travel and tour agencies in Davao City under DOT-Davao's accreditation. The DOT-Davao also provides information on the requirements for registration and renewal for travel agencies on their official website. This warning serves as a reminder for the public to be cautious and discerning when engaging with travel and tour operators to avoid falling victim to unauthorized and illegitimate services......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Angara: Senate Cha-cha hearings to focus on economy

Senate hearings on Charter change are set for Monday, with discussions to focus on restrictive economic provisions affecting select industries, according to Sen. Sonny Angara, who stressed they would avoid tinkering with elected officials’ term limits......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

DOT eyes exceeding P1.5 trillion in domestic visitor receipts for 2024

Tourism Secretary Frasco said on Sunday that the Department of Tourism aims to outperform the previous domestic visitor receipts, citing last year's strong performance......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Badian canyoneering death puts poor communication signal in focus

Badian canyoneering death puts poor communication signal in focus.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Businesses focus on worker safety as temperatures rise

Businesses focus on worker safety as temperatures rise.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Edsa People Power Anniv: Marcos asked to focus on fight vs corruption

MANILA, Philippines — The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) has opposed proposals to amend the 1987 Constitution and urged the current administration to instead focus more on people’s needs and eradicating corruption. NCCP’s pronouncements came on the occasion of the 38th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution on Sunday under the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Rob Gomez gustong mo-focus una sa trabaho human sa viral text scandal

Gusto una nga mo-focus ni Rob Gomez sa iyang kaugalingon ug sa iyang trabaho samtang nagpa-ayo pa siya sa mga sakit nga kasinati-an nga dala sa viral text scandal sa milabay nga tuig kauban sila si Herlene Budol ug Bianca Manalo. “I think it’s the time to work. It’s the time to find myself. Maybe.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Jillian pwede nang magkagusto sa lalaki: Pero ang focus ko career at family

PWEDE naman daw magkaroon ng crush at magkagusto sa guy ang Kapuso young actress na si Jillian Ward dahil nasa tamang edad na rin naman daw siya. Pero mas gusto raw munang mag-focus ng lead star ng Kapuso hit afternoon series na “Abot-Kamay na Pangarap” sa kanyang career at pamilya. Natanong kasi si Jillian kung.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

UP Diliman nagbukas ng bagong kurso na naka-focus kay ‘Taylor Swift’

PARA sa mga college students, sino sa inyo ang Swifties? Exciting news! May bagong offering ang College of Mass Communications ng UP Diliman sa Quezon City. Sa Facebook, ibinandera ng nasabing departamento ang special topic na pinamagatang “Celebrity Studies: Taylor Swift in Focus” sa ilalim ng BA Broadcast Media Arts and Studies. Ayon sa post,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 17

MANILA -- The number of Chinese inbound travelers to the Philippines surged by 235 percent year-on-year in the first two months of 2024, a Philippine lawmaker said Sunday. Citing data from the Philippines' Department of Tourism, Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the committee on tourism in the House of Representatives, said that 82,314 Chinese travelers entered the Philippines in January and Febru.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

‘Philippines tourism alive again’

With more Filipinos able to afford traveling around the country and even overseas, a travel executive declared that the Philippines’ tourism industry is alive again amid continuous easing of pandemic restrictions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Cebuano Larz Dawson first runner-up for Mister Tourism Universe 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Another Cebuano is putting Cebu on the centerstage of pageants. Larz Kent Dawson, 22, from Tisa, Cebu  City recently bagged the first runner-up title for this year’s Mister Universe Tourism. Dawson, who was crowned Ginoong Pilipinas 2023, added another title in his bag, this time on the international stage. “Joining Mister Universe.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Misamis Oriental s pilgrimage site closes for tourism upgrade

Misamis Oriental s pilgrimage site closes for tourism upgrade.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

China drives away Philippine coast guard vessel near Huangyan Island

The Chinese Coast Guard said on Monday that it drove away a Philippine coast guard vessel that intruded into waters adjacent to the Huangyan Island in accordance with Chinese law.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

China drives away Philippine vessel near Huangyan Island

The Chinese Coast Guard drove away a Philippine coast guard vessel that intruded into waters adjacent to the Huangyan Island from February 2 to February 9, in accordance with Chinese law, a spokesperson for the China Coast Guard said on Sunday.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

China drives away Philippine vessel near Huangyan Island

The Chinese Coast Guard drove away a Philippine coast guard vessel that intruded into waters adjacent to the Huangyan Island from February 2 to February 9, in accordance with Chinese law, a spokesperson for the China Coast Guard said on Sunday.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Strategizing Island Sports

By: Ferdz M. Brizo / FB-Eye Happy New Year, dear Radio Listeners! Let’s welcome the new year with joy and hope in our hearts. Always remember that there is always hope, despite the challenges. If 2023 hasn’t been lucky for us, a change in fortune is sure to come in 2024, the Year of the […] The post Strategizing Island Sports appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Top 5 Spots in Lapu-Lapu to celebrate Valentine’s Day

For most people, Valentine’s Day is all about grand gestures of expressing love. On this special day, couples explore unique places to create a memorable Valentine’s Day experience with their loved ones. While the island of Mactan is known for its world-class beach destinations, the island offers other destinations perfect for couples. This Valentine’s Day,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

JBIC’s environmental compliance arm to investigate bank’s LNG activity in Verde Island Passage

The Examiner for Environmental Guidelines of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) is set to commence an investigation for potential violations by the bank in relation to its support to the Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Company (AG&P), which built a liquefied natural gas import terminal in the biodiversity hotspot known as the Verde Island […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024