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Full police visibility in Manila ordered ahead of holiday season
MANILA, Philippines—Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno on Thursday ordered the Manila Police District (MPD) to ensure full police visibility across the city as the holiday season approaches. Speaking at the Manila Peace and Order Council 4th Quarter...
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Philippine Airlines Adds More Flights to Australia, Japan, and Other Cities for December Peak Travel Season
Philippine Airlines (PAL), the country’s flag carrier, is expanding both flight schedules and capacity to accommodate international travel demand during the holiday season, helping ensure passengers enjoy smoother, more flexible journeys. PAL is...
Philippines introduces travelogue on Muslim-friendly tourism
The Philippines launched a three-volume travelogue on Muslim-friendly tourism on Tuesday, 21st October. Malaysian ambassador Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, Brunei Darussalam ambassador Megawati Manan and the Saudi Arabia Embassy’s economic officer...
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Best Places to Travel in 2026—National Geographic’s Top Picks
Every traveler searches for the next place that will move, inspire, or surprise them. For 2026, National Geographic has unveiled its annual Best of the World list, revealing 26 destinations that promise unforgettable journeys—from quiet wilderness...
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Heathrow's third runway is fast-tracked in £29billion expansion - meaning cheaper holidays could come sooner than expected
By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 04:55 EDT, 23 October 2025 | Updated: 04:59 EDT, 23 October 2025 Heathrow Airport's third runway has been fast-tracked in the Government's £29billion makeover - meaning it could be unveiled sooner...
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Israel Tourism reaffirms Asian market focus post-ceasefire at ITB Asia 2025
Marking a new chapter for Israel’s tourism industry after the recent ceasefire, the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) strengthened its trade presence at ITB Asia 2025, held from 15 to 17 October at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The participation...
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National Geographic names Khiva among top travel destinations for 2026.
National Geographic magazine has included the ancient city of Khiva in its list of the best travel destinations for 2026. The National Geographic team compiled the ranking based on the insights of the magazine’s experts, photographers, and...
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This Week on Social Media: Entertainment and star power shine across travel retail
This Week on Social Media is our new regular column where we spotlight how airports, retailers and brands are connecting with travellers through creative and engaging campaigns on social media. The Shilla Duty Free The Shilla Duty Free is...
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Brazil among world’s top ten tourism powerhouses for job creation, report says
Brazil has been recognised as one of the world’s ten leading tourism economies for job creation, with the sector forecast to generate more than 8.2 million jobs by 2025, according to an international ranking of tourism employment. The report...
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Philippine tourism workers gain new legal shield under DOT-IBP program
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) have joined forces to roll out a new legal support initiative for the tourism sector, alongside a special privilege program that rewards the country’s lawyers with...
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ASEAN LV market weighed down by sales declines in Indonesia and the Philippines – GlobalData
The ASEAN light vehicle (LV) market experienced a marginal increase of 1% YoY from January to August. However, August sales dropped by 3% YoY for the second consecutive month due to the declining sales trends in Indonesia and the Philippines. In...
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UPI To Be Launched In Japan: Indian Tourists Can Now Pay Via UPI In Japan
In a major boost for digital cross-border payments, NPCI International Payments Ltd., the international arm of NPCI, has signed an MoU with NTT DATA Japan on October 7, 2025. The collaboration aims to enable Indian tourists to make UPI payments...
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Robinsons Hotels and Resorts Clinches Triple Honors at World Travel Awards 2025
4 MANILA – Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR) has cemented its status as the premier hospitality group in the Philippines after securing three top honors, including the coveted Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group, at the prestigious World Travel...
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The key to Philippines' wooing of Chinese tourists lies not in visas, but in sincerity
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Illustration:Liu Rui/GT According to a Wednesday report by the Philippine Star, Philippine Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco stated that the Philippine government expects that the restart of an e-visa program for Chinese tourists, set for...
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PM Modi unlikely to travel to Malaysia for ASEAN summit
In this picture on October 10, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the India-ASEAN Summit, in Laos. | Photo Credit: PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to travel to Malaysia to participate in the meetings related to the ASEAN...
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Japan’s ABC-MART Grand Stage steps into Manila, eyes Southeast Asia growth
The Japanese sneaker store concept opens its flagship in Bonifacio Global City, spanning two levels MANILA, Philippines – Tourists, especially budget-conscious Filipinos who go abroad to shop at lower prices, often make shoe store ABC-MART part of...
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Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Oct 23, 2025
CAMBODIA 1.KING SALMAN’S AID TO DEVELOP EDUCATION -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has provided RM3.4 million (US$800,000) in aid to support the Cambodia University of Management and...
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World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Oct 23, 2025
CAMBODIA 1.KING SALMAN’S AID TO DEVELOP EDUCATION -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has provided RM3.4 million (US$800,000) in aid to support the Cambodia University of Management and...
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‘Ngayong Pasko’y Ikaw Pa Rin’ enters the playlist of heartfelt Filipino holiday songs
With the ‘ber months in full swing, a new OPM holiday ballad steps into the season’s sentimental soundscape. Titled “Ngayong Pasko’y Ikaw Pa Rin,” the original Christmas single is performed by Jojo Mendrez, written by award-winning songwriter...
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DOTr chief assures glitch-free NAIA during holidays
Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez yesterday inspected the air traffic management center of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP to ensure its reliability and functionality to avoid a repeat of the 2023 New Year...
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