Bohol fully opens for MICE and Leisure visitors on Dec. 15 December 10, 2020 at 05:53PM

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Bohol fully opens for MICE and Leisure visitors on Dec. 15

Bohol to accept visitors starting December 15 Manila, Philippines — In a media conference held on December 8, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and Bohol Governor Arthur Yap officially announced that Bohol will accept more visitors from areas under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) starting December 15. This pandemic has transformed the way we travel – from […]

Bohol fully opens for MICE and Leisure visitors on Dec. 15
Melo Villareal
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Japan urges 'quiet' year-end, but to keep up tourism campaign December 10, 2020 at 06:59PM

Japan’s government urged people on Friday to spend a “quiet” year-end after daily coronavirus infections hit a record, but said it would keep providing subsidies to promote tourism despite media reports that it may pause the campaign.

Top 15 Best Places to Visit in Sumatra, Indonesia December 10, 2020 at 06:08AM

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Top 15 Best Places to Visit in Sumatra, Indonesia

Sumatra Bucket List: Top 15 Places to Visit in Sumatra, Indonesia This island is truly made for the adventurers of the world. Featuring dense rainforests with the most amazing flora and fauna and the best beaches and islands, there’s something for every tourist. Sumatra is one of Indonesia’s largest islands, and as such, it’ll be […]

Top 15 Best Places to Visit in Sumatra, Indonesia
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Almost half of Portuguese hotels temporarily shut due to Covid-19 December 09, 2020 at 06:00PM

Around 45% of Portuguese hotels have temporarily closed or are planning to do so due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which kept most visitors away from the tourism-dependent country for over nine months.

Push to modernise takes toll on Kabul's historical homes December 09, 2020 at 05:58PM

Kabul has long been a city of traditional homes - many of them centuries old - made of mud and straw, and others built in the early 1900s, known for their intricate nooks, wooden window frames and luscious gardens.

Japan's domestic travel campaign linked to increased Covid-19 symptoms: Study December 09, 2020 at 04:44PM

Researchers in Japan found a higher incidence of Covid-19 symptoms among people who have participated in a domestic travel campaign promoted by the government, suggesting that it is contributing to a spread in the virus.

Asia Pacific’s first physical international travel tradeshow TravelRevive opens in Singapore December 10, 2020 at 12:06AM

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Asia Pacific’s first physical international travel tradeshow TravelRevive opens in Singapore

65 international attendees from 14 countries, including the Philippines, grace this pilot hybrid event, bringing to life Singapore’s vision for safe, trusted, and innovative business events Manila, December – Singapore played host to TravelRevive, the first international travel tradeshow to take place physically in the Asia Pacific during COVID-19. Welcoming 65 international attendees from 14 […]

Asia Pacific’s first physical international travel tradeshow TravelRevive opens in Singapore
Melo Villareal
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DOT presents virtual concert to promote Manila’s cultural heritage sites December 09, 2020 at 06:10AM

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DOT presents virtual concert to promote Manila’s cultural heritage sites

DOT presents the virtual concert “Hinahanap-Hanap Kita Manila” to promote Manila’s cultural heritage sites on Dec. 13 Manila, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT), through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), takes a step further in promoting Manila’s cultural heritage sites, collaborating with The Manila Heritage Trail and Manila Heritage Alliance to bring a free […]

DOT presents virtual concert to promote Manila’s cultural heritage sites
Melo Villareal
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Covid scare on cruise ship shows perils of resuming tourism December 09, 2020 at 09:34PM

As Wednesday dragged on, some people on the ship, now back at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre, took to their balconies for fresh air in an all-too familiar 2020 sight -- another floating palace, docked but isolated as the arduous process of contact tracing and testing gets underway.