Spain Tourism hosted its first post-pandemic travel and trade roadshow in Dubai as part of its initiative to target travellers of the region. There were 70 agents who participated from Dubai and met with the different tourism boards of regions in Spain such as Barcelona, Madrid, Costa del sol, Valencia, …
Read More »High-speed testing facility opens in Sharjah
At its test facility in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Unitsky String Technologies Inc. (UST), a Belarusian company specialising in environmentally friendly, safe, and comfortable transport solutions, has completed the first stage of the uSky freight and passenger elevated string rail transport system for use in global logistics. Marking the company’s …
Read More »Focus on Middle East: McArthurGlen
Destination shopping is a concept introduced by McArthurGlen Group in 1993. Before the pandemic, visitor numbers from the Middle East soared to the point that they began to explore the possibility of tailoring experiences for GCC guests. Gulio Leporatti, Head of Tourism-Marketing and Sales, McArthurGlen Group, shares more details with …
Read More »IATF updates testing and quarantine protocols
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) approved testing and quarantine protocols on December 2, 2021, for arriving international passengers from countries/territories/jurisdictions that are not listed as Red List countries/territories/jurisdictions in all ports of entry in the Philippines. The new standards have been implemented on December 3, 2021. Individuals who have been …
Read More »McArthurGlen Group completes a successful sales blitz in the Middle East
McArthurGlen Group, Europe’s leading owner, developer, and manager of designer outlets, has concluded a successful sales mission in November 2021 across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The six-day sales mission comprised meetings with key outbound companies as well as media interaction. The goal of the sales mission was to better understand …
Read More »Philippines: A culinary treat for tourists
Part of the charm of Filipino hospitality is making sure that visitors have their fill of the best food that their home can offer. The first thing a Filipino will ask their guest is, “have you eaten?” Wherever you go in the country, the dishes offered will vary since each …
Read More »‘Conditional’ welcome to tourists in the Philippines
Pleased to share this latest IATF Resolution 150-A, s. 2021 stipulating that effective 1 December 2021, fully vaccinated nationals of non-visa required countries under Executive Order No. 408 (s.1960), as amended, shall be allowed to enter the Philippines until 15 December 2021, subject to the following conditions: Holders of passports …
Read More »6 Sustainable Destinations in the Philippines for Tropical Travel
Surrounding yourself in nature holds many wellness benefits, from reducing stress to enhancing the immune system. In the Philippines, it is possible to experience this feeling of wellbeing while traveling to fun and nature-friendly destinations. The Philippines Department of Tourism will be highlighting sustainable travel post-pandemic as it works towards …
Read More »DOT: PHL to welcome international tourists soon
On the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) request, on November 19, 2021, the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) “has approved in principle the entry of fully vaccinated tourists from Green List countries/territories/jurisdictions,” according to guidelines that may be finalised and approved by the IATF-EID. The …
Read More »Comeback of tourism industry
Following the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases’ (IATF-EID) decision to reduce the quarantine period for travellers from both green and yellow list countries, or those with low and medium infections, the tourism chief made the announcement. The Department of Tourism (DOT) has been working to …
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