Category: Asia

Romblon Tablas Islands Getting More Retirees

Romblon Tablas Islands Getting More Retirees

| June 10, 2011 | 0 Comments

In the Philippines, a quiet and peaceful town in Romblon, Tablas Islands, is positioning itself as one of the premier destination for vacations and retirement living in the country for foreigners. Through the combined efforts of the government and social entrepreneur, Chris Bech, the undiscovered and sleepy town is slowly being converted into a relaxing [...]

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Philippine DOT welcomes new “Hotel Store”

Philippine DOT welcomes new “Hotel Store”

| March 15, 2010 | 0 Comments

The Department of Tourism (DOT) of the Philippines hails the introduction of the Amadeus Hotel Store, a service that would provide the public the widest range of hotels, from one to five-star tourist accommodations, to book on their travels.

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Broader Philippine tourism data analysis to boost economy

Broader Philippine tourism data analysis to boost economy

| February 28, 2010 | 0 Comments

The Department of Tourism (DOT) of the Philippines further reinforced its technical assessment of tourism traffic to the country to capture the aggregate and accurate state of tourism and its contribution to the economy.

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Boracay undergoing ecological ‘makeover’ with infra program

Boracay undergoing ecological ‘makeover’ with infra program

| February 6, 2010 | 0 Comments

The Philippines’ premier tourism destination Boracay Island is experiencing a much-needed ‘makeover’ with the on-going comprehensive infrastructure program which will to provide100% water supply and sewerage coverage to the entire community.

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DOT welcomes British, French cruise tourists

DOT welcomes British, French cruise tourists

| January 18, 2010 | 0 Comments

Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) recently received the MS Spirit of Adventure, which brought more than 300 British and French nationals to the country, through its ground handler Blue Horizons Travel and Tours, Inc.

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