Mark Lapid Continues Vision For TIEZA

Many would not notice but it is an integral part of Philippine tourism and development is the support and leadership that comes from TIEZA (Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority) which is led by Mark Lapid who has been appointed by two previous administrations  showing confidence in his work and leadership for the institution. 

Mark Lapid has also shown his experience having been the previous governor of Pampanga and now as TIEZA's chief wants to push tourism further with projects that is badly needed as tourism for local and international is a growing industry. He knows that there are a lot things needed to be done especially with airports which is the key access points for tourists in the country.

The Travel Club partners with The Henry Hotels and Tourism Promotions Board to Champion Local Travel and Tourism

The Travel Club, the country's premier travel lifestyle concept store, marked a bold new chapter in its journey as a travel authority with the official launch of its industry partnership program, beginning with an inspired collaboration with The Henry Hotels and Resorts.

(From L-R) Jimmy Thai - CEO; Primer Group of Companies, Hanky Lee - Innkeeper; The Henry Hotels, Marga Nograles - COO; Tourism Board of the Philippines; Charlie Clement of Kermit Siargao, August Samala, Chief Operating Officer; The Henry Hotels and Resorts, Johnny Thai - Managing Director; Co-founder of Primer Group of Companies

Intramuros Shines Brighter with Summer Festival and Passport

The historic district of Intramuros continues to shine as Asia's Leading Tourist Attraction with the rich history, culture, and arts that it presents to its visitors. In recent years, the walled city showed improvements and introduced new events to bring together families, music fans, wellness enthusiasts, and curious wanderers.

With this, the Intramuros Administration (AI), launched the Intramuros Summer Festival, and the Intramuros Passport which brings a whole new level of experience to tourists. This also comes with the celebration of the 46th anniversary of IA, which governs and brings the district close to its glory days.

Visa partners Thames International and City Government of Baguio to drive digitalization and tourism growth

Five-year digital partnership to empower Baguio MSMEs with digital tools, innovation support, and marketing insights for tourism growth

Visa, a global leader in payments technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Thames International, a leading provider of education and training solutions, and the City Government of Baguio to enhance the digitalization of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises    (MSMEs). The partnership launched today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). 

DOT’s enhanced branding is Philippines’ Love Letter to the world

On the celebration of the golden year of the Department of Tourism (DOT), President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., together with Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and other officials, led the unveiling of the country’s enhanced tourism campaign “Love the Philippines” as the highlight of the Department’s 50th founding year celebration at the iconic Manila Hotel, Tuesday (June 27)

Proudly presenting “Love the Philippines” to a crowd composed of former DOT chiefs, officials and employees of the Department's central and regional offices, heads of government agencies including Cabinet Secretaries, house representatives, tourism stakeholders, and the media, Secretary Frasco described the enhanced campaign as timely for the DOT’s golden anniversary celebration.

Love La Union Digital Travel and Tourism Expo

The wave beckons and the mountain calls as La Union sets its gates to once again be unlocked for tourism. As we steadfastly wait for the reopening of our beloved La Union, let us get ourselves prepared as the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) through the La Union Provincial Tourism Office (LUPTO) stage the Love La Union Digital Travel and Tourism Expo on March 15 to April 15, 2021. 

The Love La Union Digital Travel and Tourism Expo is an online and mobile app platform featuring tourism and travel destinations in the province. It also features limited offers of travel and tour packages which are available for sale and are made especially affordable for the Digital Event. Various accommodation sales are also up for grabs. It also contains information of various tourism destinations that would make one fall in love with La Union.             

To be able to join the Digital Expo, one must download the EXPO PH Mobile App on their mobile phones. The App is available through Google Playstore for Android phones and Appstore for IOS. After downloading the App, one can search for the Love La Union Digital Travel and Tourism Expo and browse through the wide array of offers. 

DOT and Jollibee Join Hands For Tourisim Campaign “Eats. More fun in the Philippines”

With tourism growing in the country, the efforts made by the Department of Tourism (DOT) are now going full swing to make sure it can bring in more visitors to the country though various media. Probably the best way to bring them to the islands is to introduce food diplomacy, using the rich cuisine of the nation to get the attention of the whole world.

This becomes an opportunity wherein it is time to promote our local delicacies with the help of food and travel experts that can best represent the country. Since Filipinos are a food-loving country, it has many options where to start.

The Global Filipino To Air On GMA 7 This July 30.

Filipinos are becoming international influencers and have become globally competitive and relevant through the years.  From different industries such as tech, fashion, automotive, and cinema, Filipinos are making rounds in the international scene.

A brand-new show, produced by Team MMPI to air on GMA entitled The Global Filipino, is about to hit your screens on July 30 at 12:01 midnight.  

This show is all about inspiring Filipino viewers by telling the life stories of world-class Filipinos.

Spearheading the show is lifestyle connoisseur, host and businessman Stefano de Medici who travelled to the US, Europe and the Middle East to meet and talk with Filipino geniuses all over the world.

“It is truly awe-inspiring how these Filipinos have made it so big in the international scene”, shares Stefano, who now juggles hosting stints for three other travel and lifestyle shows championing Filipino ingenuity and tourism. “I learned so much from these Filipinos who went through hell and high water just to get to where they are now.  It was definitely not an easy journey for them to get to the top”.

#VisitBohol2015 Fair In Glorietta Opens

2015 starts with many dreaming of vacations to be done this year. And I am one of them, and January is the perfect time to get ready with plans of traveling. And with local destinations are easier and affordable to plan, why not cosider having a trip to Bohol?

Yes, Bohol province which is home to many beautiful beaches, historical sites and good food. A province that has made their name known as a tourist haven with the whole island as a tourism playground. This year, they kick off 2015 with their campain for Visit Bohol 2015 at the Bohol Travel Fair 2015.

Launched  this January 9led by Gov. Edgar Chatto, “Visit Bohol 2015” seeks to position the province as a top-notch tourist destination with its amazing natural attractions and its friendly and honest people.

Makati begins campaign to be ‘Business Tourism Hub of the Philippines'

Makati city Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay will lead the covenant signing in its bid to promote Makati as the business tourism hub of the Philippines. Witnessed on the opening day of the first HoReCa Makati Festival on September 15 / 11am at the Glorietta 2 Activity Center.

Touted as one of the biggest tourism events to happen in Makati, the Makati Tourism Foundation, Inc. or MTFI will open the historical festivity dubbed as “HoReCa Makati Festival 2014: Finest Footprint at its First” to be attended by foreign diplomats, industry practitioners, academe, high-profile business and government figures and other stakeholders.

The MTFI, a non-profit organization composed of hotels, restaurants & bars, apartelles & inns, travel agencies and cafes represented by its general managers, owners, managing directors and CEOs have joined forces to build a strong and solid bloc to promote Makati as the business tourism hub of the Philippines to local and international tourists. Similarly, the MTFI is a staunch advocate in promoting business tourism in Makati as one of the sustainable drivers of economic growth.

Marketing Philippines To The World: PhiTEX Formally Launched

198 foreign buyers, 200 local sellers, tourism attachés and VIP’s gathered at the formal opening of the 13th Philippine Travel Exchange  (PHITEX) , organized by the Tourism and Promotions Board at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, today. 

According to TPB Chief Operating Officer Domingo Ramon Enerio III, “PHITEX strengthens our tourism industry by nurturing relationships between our very own players and the range of businesses found throughout the world.”

Enerio encouraged the audience to take advantage of the opportunity to build lasting relationships among each other for the continued attainment of Philippine travel and tourism.

LAKBAYAN: Manila Bay Resorts To Rise By 2015

The Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment, Inc., (a subsidiary of Universal Entertainment Corporation, led by Japanese tycoon Mr. Okada, Kazuo) developer of the ambitious Manila Bay Resorts project, proudly shared its lofty goals in line with the ongoing construction of the 44-hectare facility to rise within the Entertainment City complex in Paranaque City come 2015. Top honchos president Masahiro Terada and vice president Kenji Sugiyama met with members of the press to share their ultimate vision for a huge and integrated resort with the three-hotel property (each a 15-storey-structure) bound to be home to the biggest casino in the country. The said Resort is touted as a natural, desirable addition to Manila Bay's cultural and commercial venues, with expectations of two plush hotels, a six-star and a five-star at that, and around 20 food and beverage destinations, retail and spa facilities, and residential properties.

LAKBAYAN: Mӧvenpick Resort Cebu Tops Hot New Destinations List in 2013, According to Google, CNN

New Filipino-owned Swiss Hotel is Second Most Googled Destination in the Philippines

Filipino-owned Mӧvenpick Resort Cebu is the second most Googled destination in the Philippines, according to Google’s 2013 year-in-review search list. As first reported on CNN, the Zeitgeist is Google’s year-ender report and lists the hottest travel destinations by country.

The annual Google report captures the trends and interests of people all over the world, including new favorites among Filipinos.

Sky Ranch in Tagaytay and Tubbataha Reef in Puerto Princesa were ranked the first and the third respectively. Pico de Loro, Tugawe Cove Resort, Potipot Island, Amana Waterpark, Misibis Bay, Nuvali and Laiya resorts rounded up the ten spots that Filipinos were most interested in learning more about.

LAKBAYAN: Third Travel Massive Manila happens this April 19

The 3rd Travel Massive Manila will once again bring together the travel community with the theme “Counter Culture Shock”. The event will be held on April 19, 2013 at Kasbah, The Fort Strip.

This time, speakers will share their travel stories and culture shock experiences. Networking activities are organized for travelers, travel bloggers, travel companies and professionals. Travel videos will also be featured while guests enjoy their free drinks. Games and raffles will be held in between speakers where participants will win prizes, including a Kindle Fire from Skyscanner Limited. Anyone can share their travel stories during the open mic segment. It is a night for and by the travel community.

LAKBAYAN: Philippines’ AirAsia’s big seat sale is back!‏

Book your trips for 2014 now and enjoy early bird savings through Philippines’ AirAsia’s big seat sale promo starting today (April 2). All-in promo fares from as low as P599 only for international and domestic destinations are available for booking via www.airasia.com from 2 to 7 April 2013, and the travel period will be from 1 January to 30 April 2014.

“AirAsia continues to change the landscape of low-cost travel. With our big sale promo, planning a trip is easiest with our all-in fares and rates clearly laid out for our guests, so grab those promo seats now and enjoy huge savings,” Freddy Herrera, AirAsia Inc. Commercial Head, said.

For payment convenience, AirAsia’s payment partner service provides guest the option to pay for promo seats booked online in cash through any 7-Eleven and Bayad Center outlets nationwide.

“AirAsia believes in providing convenient service to make traveling easier and more affordable for our guests. In the coming weeks, we are expanding our cash payment partner service to include Cebuana Lhuillier and other popular outlets and banks so that more and more people will have access to our promo fares and bargain deals,” Herrera added.

Fisher Mall Set to Open This Year

I love going to malls as I love to roam around them and find anything new and interesting. Even if the metro is already filled with many super malls, I still want to see what new malls can offer. And this year a new mall will open that is not owned by y the major  mall companies but will offer one of a kind and fun amenities, it is Fisher Mall which is expected to open at the last quarter of the year.

The mall is on the construction phase and is located along Quezon Ave in the lot where Pantranco used to be which is actually a very strategic point because of the traffic from Roosevelt, Roces Avenue , and Quezon Ave. Family-owned and pays homage to the family business of fishing, thus the name.

Fisher Mall re-creates a new shopping experience

Quality, beauty, functionality, and completeness are the words used by the owners of the Mallers Management Corporation to describe its 114k square meter mall development project that will soon rise in Quezon City – the Fisher Mall. Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, the Fisher Mall is pure shopping bliss.

However, there’s more to Fishermall than meets the eye! The structural integrity of the building, its aesthetics and support system are all meticulously designed by the renowned Architect Felino Palafox to ensure a pleasurable shopping experience from ground level all the way to the top floor.

LAKBAYAN: SEAIR offers nationwide PHP 99 sale, promotes domestic tourism

Here’s great news for travellers! Southeast Asian Airlines, Inc. (SEAIR), in partnership with Tiger Airways, announced that it is offering PHP 99 fares for all its domestic destinations.

The special rates are for booking on March 12-13, 2013 for travel on October 1 to November 30, 2013. To avail of the promo, passengers must book their tickets at www.tigerairways.com.

The airline offers flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 4 to Cebu, Davao, Tacloban, Iloilo, Puerto Princesa, and Bacolod. It flies to Boracay (via Kalibo) from both Clark and Manila. SEAIR has  also recently announced that it will start flying from Manila to Laoag on April 4, 2013.

LAKBAYAN: Philippines’ AirAsia introduces new customer-friendly services with new hotline and cash payment partners

Philippines’ AirAsia, the low cost carrier with the youngest fleet, today announced significant changes in its customer call center. Starting February 25, Philippines’ AirAsia’s new customer hotline number will be 742ASIA or 742.27.42.

“To provide optimum customer care service for our guest, AirAsia is launching two new significant innovations. We have a new customer hotline that is easy to remember and we are also rolling out our cash payment partner with 7-Eleven store for our passengers who want to avail of our online promo and other privileges but would like to pay in cash instead of using their credit cards,” AirAsia Inc. Commercial head Freddy Herrera said.

AirAsia’s payment partner service provides the convenience of using cash when paying for AirAsia promo fares and other online purchases at www.airasia.com.

Channel News Asia Premieres Special Report on the Philippines

Asia Business Channel, an independent production house specializing in exclusive country profiles, today unveiled Channel News Asia’s special presentation, “The Philippines Moves Forward”, an investment documentary on the Philippines, to key personalities from the public and private sector prior to its public airing in January 2013. 

With a special focus on energy and tourism, the first of a two-part series features the Philippines’ most influential business personalities, high-level government officials and country ambassadors headlined by President Benigno Aquino, Jr., Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Ramon del Rosario, Jr. and Jaime Zobel de Ayala, speaking on the pervading air of optimism that is leading investors to look at the country with fresh eyes.A second report scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2013 will take the story further with a focus on finance and banking, construction, trade and industry, IT and telecommunication, health, transport and logistics.