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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The next few months will witness a host of brand new properties to open in the region. Some of the projects are now completed amidst the pandemic whilst others are just in the early stages of construction. We present an update on some of the key hotels across the region. …

New research from VisitBritain highlights British expats’ top motivations for travel to the UK. It further provides valuable insights to harness the pent-up demand from British expats to visit the UK and to boost visitor spending. The study suggested that 60% of UAE travellers planned to visit friends and relatives on …

Since the epidemic, Uganda Tourism and its partners staged a first roadshow in Dubai. Over 70 agents from Dubai attended the event, which included onsite business-to-business meetings. Middle East is considered  an emerging market for Uganda hence its importance was stressed at the event. Lily Ajarova,  Chief Executive Officer, Uganda …

Seera Group has further strengthened its religious travel services by integrating Mawasim, its Hajj and Umrah division, with Maqam, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s official global distribution system platform to redefine the future of travel for global pilgrims to the Kingdom. Mawasim and Maqam, the only Saudi-authorised portal, …

BTB Tours celebrated their fifth anniversary by organising a special function for all its clients. Sinceits inauguration in Dubai by Salih Gozcu, Chairman BTB Tours the company has welcomed around 300,000 guests coming from 23 countries to the UAE. BBTB partners with 500 hotels and resorts in the UAE alone …

It is time to return to Yas Island, the most exciting and entertaining destination in the UAE The first Warner Bros. hotel is set to open on the island very soon, giving visitors another reason to return. Liam Findlay, General Manager, Experience Hub, speaks with TRAVTALK about the many new …