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Home > Philippine News > Philippine Travel News Philippine Travel NewsNew Destinations. Events. Tourism Updates.Select Philippines brings you the relevant Philippine Travel News from different regions, provinces and cities all over the country.Philippine Travel News : 2006Tour of the Philippines - July 13-22, 2006 Join this exclusive tour of the Philippines and get a chance to meet Philippine President Gloria Arroyo. Find out more... Philippines: Korean's Favored Travel Destination The Philippines is emerging as Korean's most popular and favored travel destination, based on a recent survey among Korean tourists, conducted by Korean Travel Times. Find out more... Philippines: Among Top 3 Diving Spots in the World The Philippines was cited as one of the top three diving destinations in the world, along side Maldives and Palau during Asia's largest scuba diving exhibition held recently in Japan. Find out more... Philippines Targets 25% Increase in Foreign Tourist Arrivals The Philippines expects to hit its maximum capacity of 3 Million in foreign tourist arrivals this year. Find out more... Bohol Tourism Industry - Booming Bohol tourism industry continues to grow, attracting more resort-hotels development investment projects, particularly in Panglao island. Read more... New Tourism Destination to Rise in Laoag City Ilocos Norte Laoag City has been chosen by Venvi Development Corportion as the site of a future luxurious metropolis, which is expected to be a major tourism destination in Ilocos Norte. Read more... Philippines Plans 3 New International Airports The Philippines plans to invest billions in 3 new international airports in Bacolod, Iloilo and Bohol next year. Manila Airport NAIA-3 to Launch Soon The Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, NAIA-3, in Manila will have its soft opening on March 31. Philippines, Korea Sign Tourism Cooperation Agreement The Philippines and South Korea have entered a new level of stronger internal relations and greater tourism cooperation... Puerto Azul Golf Course among the World's Bests Golf Digest ranks Puerto Azul Golf and Country Club as one of the 100 best golf courses outside of the United States in... Hundred Islands: Among top tourist destinations in Asia - survey The world-famous Hundred Islands in the Philippines ranks third most favorite destination in Asia among foreign tourists, besting other more popular tourist spots in Asia... Philippines to spend $18.9 Mn to complete nautical highway The Philippines will pour in $18.9 Mn to complete the remaining links of the Western, Central and Eastern Nautical Highway system, which is expected to further boost domestic trade and tourism. Philippine Travel News : December 2005Philippines Launches Flagship Cagayan de Oro Airport ProjectsPresident Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has launched the US$108 million Laguindingan International Airport Development Project in Mindanao. Philippine government determined to open NAIA Terminal 3 The Philippine government intends to open the new Manila International Airport terminal, NAIA Terminal 3, as soon as possible. This is a matter of paramount national interest as the terminal is a linchpin of investment confidence and economic takeoff." Philippine Hotels rated #1 in customer satisfaction Philippine hotels offer no less than the best services and ranked number one in customer satisfaction in a recent survey posted on ehotelier.com, the most popular website for tourism and hotel executives. Travel exchange key to ASEAN Tourism Forum ASEAN Tourism Forum set in Davao Philippines in January 2006 expects influx of foreign tourism buyers and sellers. Philippine Travel News : November 2005Philippines Tourism Industry expects robust growthDavao, Philippines - Nov 15, 2005 The Philippines tourism industry is expected to be more vibrant next year than what it is today, and Davao sees its expansion in its foreign market as a result of ASEAN tourism forum. UNESCO eyes Batanes as a World Heritage Site Batanes, Philippines - Nov. 5, 2005 Batanes Philippines is being considered for possible listing as a World Heritage site due to its unique archaeological, cultural and natural treasures. Philippine Travel News : October 2005Boracay water quality is very goodManila, Philippines - Oct 28, 2005 Boracay water is safe for swimming and other recreational activities, according to Philippines' Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). World scientists to survey marine biodiversity in the Philippines Manila, Oct 26, 2005 Marine scientists from various countries will conduct a five-year survey of marine biodiversity in the Philippines starting next year. Philippine Airlines returns to Beijing after 16 years. Manila, Philippines - October 24, 2005 Philippine Airlines (PAL), the Philippines flag carrier, will begin a regular service to Beijing on 11 November 2005. This move is expected to boost Philippines tourism. Philippine Travel News : September 2005Two new Gulf Air routes will boost Philippine tourism Khaleej Times - Sep 23, 2005 Manila — Philippine tourism will get a big boost from two Gulf Air routes - Dublin, Ireland and Johannesburg, South Africa — two emerging markets of foreign tourists as well as destinations for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and businessmen. Philippine Airlines direct flights to Beijing starts Nov. 11 Manila, Philippines - Sep 15, 2005 Philippine Airlines (PAL) will start its direct flights to Beijing, China to boost revenues and take advantage of the growing domestic and international tourism in China. Construction of Philippines P1.2-billion Oceanarium Park to start Manila, Philippines - Sept. 14 2005 The construction of the Philippines' first ever world-class Oceanarium Park will begin next month. The Oceanarium is a 1.2 million gallon aquarium that will showcase various marine life like... Philippines upbeat to surpass 2.5 million tourist arrivals in 2005 Manila, Philippines - Sept. 7, 2005 The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) is optimistic that it will surpass its tourist arrivals target of 2.5 million by the end of the year. Foreign Travel Executives to Converge in Manila for the Philippine Travel Exchange Manila, Philippines - Sept. 5, 2005 The 5th Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) draws travel executives from around the world. Philtex is scheduled from September 9 to 10, 2005 at the Crowne Plaza Galleria in Manila. Philippine Travel News : August 2005Aggressive tourism promotion increases Canada visitors to the PhilippinesManila, Philippines - August 24, 2005 Canadian tourist arrivals in the Philippines registered 18.9 percent increase, making Canada 8th top source of tourism arrivals in the Philippines. Philippines' Davao City sees 8 pct rise in hotel occupancy rate Davao, Philippines - Aug 3, 2005 Data from the regional Department of Tourism (DOT) here showed that 89 per cent (204,406) of the tourists are domestic visitors while the remaining 11 per cent ... Philippines new North Rail transport system to spur tourism growth Manila, Philippines - August 2, 2005 The North Rail mass transport system, a Philippines-China $420 Million joint venture, will begin construction in September 2005 and is expected to spur economic and tourism growth. Philippine Travel News : July 2005Arroyo leads groundbreaking rites for US$178.1 Mln resort in Tagaytay PhilippinesHotels Magazine, IL - Jul 29, 2005 Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Friday led the groundbreaking rites for the first 100 per cent Filipino culture-inspired resort, Filipiniana Tagaytay Vacation Resort Complex. Philippine Travel News : June 2005Four centuries of the San Agustin ChurchManila Bulletin - Jun 25, 2005 THE original San Agustin Church was built in 1571 in Intramuros, Manila, by the Augustinian monks after its site was designated by Adelantado Miguel Legazpi and assigned to the Augustinian order. Subic Philippines eyed as prime destination Malaya - Jun 21, 2005 THINK of Subic and expensive yacht clubs, luxury resorts and lavish villas come to mind. Yet there's more to Subic than just being the ideal venue for the... Philippines: Improved Environment and Natural Resources Management Could Boost Economic Progress World Bank - Jun 20, 2005 The Philippines is blessed with a rich diversity of natural resources, from forest reserves to coral reefs, to endemic types of plants and animals. The Philippines has great potential to expand tourism... Philippines eyes to become Asia’s health hub Manila Bulletin, Philippines - Jun 18, 2005 The Philippines is becoming one of the leading destination for healthcare services in Asia, leveraging its strength in "alternative healing"....The last three years saw a positive growth in the beauty and health industry in the Philippines.... Alternative treats abound at Philippine spa Independent Online, South Africa - Jun 17, 2005 High-end spas attract the wealthy and health-conscious from around Asia and the West...Visitors can enjoy a day of special "pampering" packages... Davao promoted as key sports destination in Asia Davao City - June 16, 2005 Davao tourism sector gets nod from int'l tour, travel agents after offering the south's sports tourism destination as the new product of the Philippines. Davao is known for its golfing sites and diving... South Koreans have 'discovered' the Philippines Philippine News Online, Philippines - Jun 14, 2005 South Korea has overtaken Japan as the Philippines' primary source of foreign tourists in the region ...Koreans are generally attracted to the Philippines as an inexpensive honeymoon and golfing destination... Philippines to Attract 1 Million Koreans in 2010 The Korea Times - June 2, 2005 The Philippines aims to attract 500,000 Korean visitors to the country this year, and 1 million visitors per year by 2010...More than the usual warmth, Feel the Philippines!... Philippine Travel News : May 2005Philippines sustains growth in tourist arrivalsINQ7.net - May 24, 2005 The Philippine's international tourist arrivals for January to February 2005 reached 420,376, growing by 9.2 percent from the 384,859 recorded in the same period last year... Back to Top of Philippine Travel News
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