Tourists, beware: Foreign visitors’ travel health pandemics
by Carmen Heredia Rodriguez IT was evident that the fever, nausea and loss of appetite Vlastimil Gajdoš felt on his wedding day was not a mere case of cold feet….
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PAL schedules 2 flights to LA, SF for stranded US citizens
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines recently announced that it will be assisting stranded American citizens in the country by mounting two separate flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco this week….
NAIA reopens to some international flights on assigned days this week
INTERNATIONAL arrivals into Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport resumed on Monday, May 11 following new guidelines. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) released a Notice to Airmen over…
LA County closes down beaches
Los Angeles County beaches and beach facilities were closed to the public Friday, March 27 in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19. By order of the Health Officer,…
PAL cancels international flights from March 26 to April 14
Flag-carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Tuesday, March 24, announced that it is temporarily suspending international flights from March 26 to April 14 as more people around the world become infected…
Fil-Ams reminded of new US State Dept. advisory restricting int’l travel
Filipino Americans are reminded to follow the U.S. State Department’s latest advisory on avoiding all international travel due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles said…
PH temporarily suspends visa issuance starting March 22
Foreigners will be temporarily barred from traveling to the Philippines starting Sunday, March 22, following the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)’s suspension of visa issuances amid the threat of the…
No more international flights out of Luzon starting March 20
International airports in Luzon have a 72-hour window to accommodate foreigners seeking to leave the Philippines, the country’s Department of Transportation said on Tuesday, March 17. After that, all gateways…
Princess Cruises to suspend all voyages over virus concerns
6 Filipinos on MV Grand Princess test positive Princess Cruises announced on Thursday, March 12 that it will suspend all operations of its 18 cruise ships for 60 days after…
Tips to Stay Protected From the Manila Heat
Summer is finally upon us once again, and the typically hot Manila weather feels a lot hotter than usual. In many ways, the hot weather is but another way of…
PH tourism notches wins in 2019, sustainability remains as target
MORE people around the world travelled in 2019 with overseas trips hitting 1.5 billion, up four percent from 2018, according to the latest statistics from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)….
DOT: US third biggest source of tourists to PH
The United States accounted for the third biggest source of visitors to the Philippines during 2019 with 1.06 million tourist arrivals, according to the latest figures from the Department of…
Duterte widens travel ban from China to Hong Kong, Macau
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered a temporary travel ban on travelers coming from mainland China as well as Hong Kong and Macau amid the threat of the novel coronavirus in…
Grand opening event at The Resort in Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday, February 8
(Rancho Cucamonga, CA) – Get ready to celebrate! Saturday, February 8 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, you’re invited to the Grand Opening Event at The Resort in Rancho Cucamonga!…
Trump administration places travel restrictions on pregnant women
New rule would bar pregnant women who are suspected of traveling to the U.S. solely to give birth United States embassies across the globe received a note from the U.S….
PAL to reinstate Cebu-Los Angeles flight route this May
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines will once again have its nonstop Cebu-Los Angeles flight starting this May. In a press release on Tuesday, January 21, PAL said this flight is the…
DOT promotes sustainable local tourism with new #SaveOurSpots online GIFs
MANILA – Following the “Ayoko sa plastic” viber stickers, the Department of Tourism (DOT) starts the New Year by promoting sustainable local tourism with the newly released #SaveOurSpots GIFs on…
San Manuel Casino opens newest high-end gaming and dining experiences
The new High Limit Gaming and Asian-Inspired Eatery offer opulent entertainment experiences; plus, the launch of a $10,000 cocktail SAN Manuel Casino recently announced the opening of its newest high…
Celebrate Graton’s 6th Year Anniversary
This November, Graton Resort and Casino invites you to join them in celebrating their 6th Year Anniversary! Come and check out exciting casino games, gourmet food and entertainment shows. Get…
Fatima, Portugal: ‘A window onto a new inner world with the light of Heaven within’
Part I of II “Each thing becomes a window onto a whole new world, an inner world, composed of the light of Heaven within everything.” – A Course in Miracles…
DOT launches tourism website for SEAG visitors
Manila, Philippines- – The Department of Tourism (DOT) launched on Tuesday, a dedicated tourism web page for Southeast Asian (SEA) Games visitors. With some 11, 000 visitors arriving from the South East Asian…
Duty Free Luxe announces huge sale with up to 30% off on selected brands
Duty Free Luxe gives customers the chance to snap up some bargains and beat the Christmas rush with this weekend’s sale. Shop the city’s best selection of beauty and fashion…
DOT celebrates PHL’s Leading Dive Destination citation
Muscat, Oman – The Philippines continues to enjoy recognition as one of the world’s premier diving destination, this time bagging back-to-back diving accolades at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final…
Baguio City lives up to vision as Asian Arts Hub
HERITAGE HILL, BAGUIO CITY—Massive murals and a colorful assortment of artwork amazed hundreds of people who trekked to this iconic hilltop destination, the center of the ongoing 2019 iBagiw Festival,…
Duty Free PH pays tribute to OFWs, gives brand new car this Christmas season
Manila, Philippines – All Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and balikbayans who will shop at the Duty Free Philippines this Christmas season will get a chance to win a brand new car, Chief…
Light Up Your Holidays at Diamond Hotel
Diamond Hotel Philippines welcomes the yuletide season by lighting up their 25-foot Christmas Tree at the Lobby on November 5, 2019 at 5pm. It will be a white whimsical Christmas…
Korean Air launches flight from LA to Clark International Airport
For those Los Angeles travelers heading to the Philippines, but want to avoid flying into Manila, there’s a new alternative. Korean Air began a daily flight on Friday, October 25…
Japan Tourism Awards hails PDOT for Boracay Rehab
OSAKA, JAPAN – The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) continues to reap accolades for its beefed up drive to promote sustainable tourism practices in its destinations. Philippine Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat personally…
TPB mounts biggest international travel trade event in the Philippines for 2019
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), is set to boost tourism in the Philippines as it simultaneously mounts the…
DOT, Jollibee launch tourism campaign
The Department of Tourism (DOT), in partnership with Filipino fast food chain Jollibee, launched the “Eats More Fun in the Philippines” campaign over the weekend in a bid to take…