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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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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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Philippines expects more Chinese tourists after e-visa launch, but analyst says outlook less rosy
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People's Daily Online
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The Philippines has expected to see a rise in Chinese tourist arrivals after the e-visa program for Chinese takes effect in November, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said on Tuesday, according to Philippine media. However, a Chinese analyst...
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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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CIFOS Makes History with 236-Car Philippine Megaparade
The Clark International Festival of Speed (CIFOS) 4-Wheel Festival cemented its place in Philippine motorsports history this past weekend, headlined by a spectacular 236-car Tour d’Elegance that saw a massive grid of vehicles take a celebratory...
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A downturn in international travel to U.S. may last beyond summer: Experts
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Calgary Sun
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Breadcrumb Trail Links World Travel USA Author of the article: Associated Press Rio Yamat Published Sep 01, 2025 • 6 minute read People walk under the Fremont Street Experience attraction's Viva Vision canopy screen on Aug. 30, 2025 in downtown...
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Tacoma, WA expands camping ban after City Council vote
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FOX 13 Seattle - Washington State
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Tacoma's camping ban will expand after the city approved the proposal Tuesday night. TACOMA, Wash. - Tacoma's camping ban will expand after the City Council approved the proposal Tuesday night, following a long-running debate. The ordinance bans...
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PM Modi unlikely to travel to Malaysia for ASEAN summit; EAM Jaishankar may represent India
New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to travel to Malaysia to participate in the meetings related to the ASEAN summit beginning Sunday due to scheduling issues, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. It is...
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Batangas tourism thrives in the shadow of Taal Volcano
By Edg Adrian A. Eva, Reporter FOR CLUB BALAI ISABEL, a lakeside resort in Talisay, Batangas province, Taal Volcano, one of the Philippines’ most iconic natural landmarks, is both an economic lifeline and an ever-present risk. “Taal Volcano is...
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Philippine Department of Tourism and TikTok to train MSMEs on content creation
The Philippines’ Department of Tourism and social media platform TikTok have teamed up to train local tourism entrepreneurs on content creation. DOT officials and executives from TikTok Philippines formalised the partnership through the signing of...
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Manila food scene makes Nat Geo's new 'Best of the World' list
October 22, 2025 | 4:01pm MANILA, Philippines — American magazine National Geographic included the Philippine capital Manila in its "Best of the World 2026" list, highlighting its diverse culinary scene. A writeup by food and travel...
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Philippines to revive e-visa for Chinese tourists after 2-year suspension
The Philippines will revive its electronic visa programme for Chinese tourists next month, nearly two years after its abrupt suspension, as part of a broader push to boost lagging visitor arrivals and regain lost ground in the regional tourism...
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Philippines to reintroduce e-Visas for Chinese travellers in November
The Philippines Department of Tourism (DoT) has welcomed the reinstatement of electronic visas (e-Visas) for Chinese nationals, starting in November 2025. The DoT said the suspension of the e-Visa system in 2023 affected tourism performance,...
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Tourism courts in the works under DOJ-DOT pact
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has agreed to help the Department of Tourism (DOT) create courts that will handle tourism-related cases through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms. The proposed tourism court is part of the memorandum...
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The 10 Countries Where Americans Can Live Well On $500 To $1000 Per Month
Vietnam: Southeast Asia’s Budget Champion Vietnam: Southeast Asia’s Budget Champion (Image Credits: Unsplash)A one-bedroom furnished apartment in Hanoi’s Old Quarter costs $275 per month, including cleaning twice a week and all utilities except...
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Philippine tourism resilient as e-Visa programme to cover China from November: Maybank
The Philippines is set to revive the electronic visa (e-Visa) programme for Chinese nationals from November, in an effort to lure more tourists to the country. The Philippines’ Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said in Tuesday remarks that she...
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