SINGAPORE — The Philippines’ participation in Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) Singapore, known as Asia’s largest and longest-running dive expo, was a resounding success after a three-day business-to-consumer session, generating PHP 197,219,062.09 in combined negotiated sales leads and actual bookings. This marked more than 300% increase from last year’s negotiated sales leads.   In addition to this feat, the country was named the “Sustainable Dive Destination of the Year” in recognition of its unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable practices in dive tourism.  “This ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — In a bid to preserve the pristine beauty of Boracay while positioning it as a premier tourist and investment hub, AirAsia Philippines was the official airline carrier to fly Ambassadors from the ASEAN and other Asian countries for a thee-day International Business Forum and Diplomatic Visit to Boracay. Aiming to create a platform for international collaboration and promote economic and tourism partnerships for Boracay, AirAsia flight Z2 217 hosted Ambassadors Abdul Melvin Castelino of Malaysia, Megawati Mana of Brunei, Agus Widjojo of Indonesia, Lai Thai Binh of Vietnam ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippines continues to be recognized as one of Asia’s best country destinations for tourism as it competes for at least seven accolades at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024. This year, the country is nominated as Asia’s Leading Beach Destination, Asia’s Leading Dive Destination, and Asia’s Leading Island Destination. The historic Walled City of Intramuros is nominated again as Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction, while Boracay is nominated as Asia’s Leading Luxury Island Destination, and Cebu as Asia’s Leading Wedding Destination. The Department of Tourism (DOT) is n ..read more

SINGAPORE — The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has unveiled a global campaign to solidify Singapore’s reputation as the “World’s Best MICE City,” a premier destination where business events can create and leave a positive and lasting impact. Created with BBH Singapore, Zenith Media, and Digitas of The Shophouse @ Publicis, this campaign marks the first of six international campaigns slated for launch in the upcoming years. This strategic move follows STB’s unveiling of its refreshed marketing approach in 2023, signaling a concerted effort to enhance the narrative surrounding Singapore’s appeal ..read more

TOKYO, JAPAN — Accor, the region’s largest international hospitality group, is delighted to announce the opening of 22 hotels and over 6,000 rooms in Japan on April 01. With these openings, the Group’s footprint in Japan will instantly double increasing Accor’s portfolio of hotels in Japan to 46 properties. The hotels, comprising twelve Grand Mercure and ten Mercure hotels, range in location from the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido to the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa and are located close to local hidden gems such as Cape Zanpa in Okinawa, Asuka village in Nara, Shiroi Koibito P ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Summer in the Philippines is undoubtedly the best time to visit the beach, soak in the sun, and have fun in the waters. Home to some of the best beaches in the world, locals and foreigners travel far and wide to get a taste of the country’s one-of-a-kind tropical summer.   While there is a variety of experiences that can be had, diving or snorkeling should be at the top of the list. Having been honored as the “World’s Leading Dive Destination” for the fifth year in a row during the 2023 World Travel Awards, the Philippines prides itself on the breathtaking exper ..read more

SINGAPORE — EastWest, in partnership with Sentosa and the Singapore Tourism Board, has announced the final month of its exclusive Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Mastercard promo. This limited-time offer, set to conclude on March 31, presents EastWest cardholders with an exceptional opportunity to experience the best of Sentosa Island at an unparalleled value. EastWest cardholders are encouraged to seize this final opportunity to enjoy a 15% discount on all Sentosa Fun Pass products until March 31. This exclusive offer opens the door to a myriad of leisure activities at Singapore’s premier island ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — For Filipinos who are planning to go on a solo vacation this year, Emirates has curated special tips and tricks to help customers embrace the sheer thrill, freedom, and adventure of traveling alone. Solo travel has been steadily gaining ground post-pandemic. In a 2023 survey conducted by Solo Travel World in the United States, 68% of participants identified themselves as independent travelers. Even among Filipinos, solo travel continues to grow. A post-pandemic report published by travel accommodation platform Airbnb in August 2023 revealed that solo travel in 2022 grew b ..read more

SINGAPORE — Social traveler brand Contiki has announced its first-ever trip to the Philippines. Philippines Island Hopping allows travelers to explore the country’s most famous tourist hotspots in less than two weeks. There are two versions of this trip. A nine-day version that goes to Puerto Princesa, Port Barton, and El Nido, and a 13-day version — the Philippines Island Hopping Trip with Boat Expedition, which includes an additional sea safari adventure to the Coron Islands. In an industry-leading move, Contiki invited a group of past travelers for an exclusive first glance at the newly-la ..read more

SINGAPORE — Sentosa Island marked the soft launch of Sentosa Sensoryscape, a ridge-to-reef landmark connecting guests from Resorts World Sentosa in the north to Sentosa’s golden beaches in the south with an immersive, multi-sensory experience. This new experiential attraction which is the first milestone of the Sentosa-Brani Master Plan, aims to expand the thoroughfare’s capacity and offer guests a unique and inspiring experience as they explore Sentosa. This marks a significant step in Sentosa’s evolution as a leading global leisure and lifestyle destination. Nestled at the heart of Sent ..read more