Accor presents its four go-to destinations in the Philippines

With the Philippines poised to become one of Asia’s foremost destinations, Accor presents travellers with its selection of the country’s four best locations. Encompassing both urban and coastal venues, these destinations certainly have something to offer the diverse tastes of today’s global trekkers. Accor’s choices are Manila, the nation’s capital; the provincial heartland of Cebu; […]

OAG reports Kuala Lumpur has Asia’s most connected airport

Travel-centric data platform OAG released its Megahubs 2024 report, showing Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as the region’s most connected airport. The Megahubs report is the definitive ranking of the 50 most globally-connected airports in the world, three of which are located within the Asia-Pacific. Aside from KLIA, other Asian hubs that made it into […]

Philippines hosts 2024 World Travel Awards gala

The Philippines is set to host this year’s World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony on Tuesday, 3 September, at the City of Dreams – Manila. In a statement, the country’s Department of Tourism (DOT) stated that the event cements the country’s position as a premier Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) destination. […]

Didier Belmonte takes on general manager post at Crimson Boracay

Chroma Hospitality announced the appointment of French hotelier Didier Belmonte to Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay as its new general manager. Belmonte officially took office at the beginning of this month, taking on the stint after his eight-year tenure as general manager at Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan in Cebu where he worked to boost […]

Better transportation, infrastructure seen as keys to improve Philippine tourism

The post Better transportation, infrastructure seen as keys to improve Philippine tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Philippine transportation secretary Jaime Bautista pointed out the importance of a robust transport sector with regard to boosting tourism in the country. Addressing participants at the recently concluded 11th Travel Madness Expo, Bautista […]

Tourism seen as key to Southeast Asia’s economic recovery

The post Tourism seen as key to Southeast Asia’s economic recovery appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Global research firm McKinsey’s economic report for the first quarter of this year showed how tourism is becoming a key factor for economic recovery in Southeast Asia. However, while some countries are experiencing robust […]

Shangri-La Group celebrate 50 years in Asia with a new book

The post Shangri-La Group celebrate 50 years in Asia with a new book appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The Shangri-La Group marks its 50th anniversary with the book “From the Heart: Celebrating 50 Years in Asia” which pays tribute to the region and the people who contributed to its dynamic […]

Philippine Airlines partners with ViewQwest to elevate network and security infrastructure

The post Philippine Airlines partners with ViewQwest to elevate network and security infrastructure appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. (L to R): ViewQwest’s Chief Operating Officer – Jurist Francisco, Philippine Airlines’ Vice President of IT Operations – Angelique Tinsay, Chief Information Officer – Aurea Patria Vidal, Senior IT Manager – Alejandro […]

Tourism employed 6.21 million Filipinos in 2023; growth of tourism industry share to GDP highest in 24 years

The post Tourism employed 6.21 million Filipinos in 2023; growth of tourism industry share to GDP highest in 24 years appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Representative Image, Window view from beautiful beach resort with palm trees and clear water near El Nido, Palawan, Philippines   The tourism industry has cemented […]

Traveloka partners with Cebu Pacific

The post Traveloka partners with Cebu Pacific appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. (Left) Xander Lao, President and Chief Commercial Officer of Cebu Pacific and (Right) Iko Putera, CEO of Transport Traveloka during the signing momentum at the Cebu Pacific office   Traveloka, the travel platform in Southeast Asia, has announced […]