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DOTr has no plans to curb public transport this month: consultant

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 02 04:41 PM

The Department of Transportation will not limit the public transport system this month, its senior consultant said Wednesday, despite the potential spike in COVID-19 cases due to upcoming holiday gatherings.  Read more »

PayMaya launches ‘travel section’ for cashless purchases of beep load, QR tickets

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 02 09:24 PM

Travelers can now buy QR bus tickets, and load beep cards and RFIDs for travel with PayMaya app, as it added a new "Travel section" for commuters, it said on Wednesday. Read more »

Coron, Palawan has reopened to local tourists: What to expect

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 02 12:15 PM

Local tourists ages 15 to 65 are now allowed to enter the island, known for its crystal clear waters and beautiful rock formations, under a "test-before-travel" policy.  Read more »

Hong Kong, Singapore 'travel bubble' delayed indefinitely

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 02 10:45 AM

Hong Kong and Singapore on Tuesday indefinitely delayed a "travel bubble" in a new blow to their hard-hit tourism and aviation industries as the Chinese city battles a coronavirus surge. Read more »

Airbnb aims for $35 billion valuation in long-awaited IPO

Anirban Sen, Joshua Franklin and Chibuike Oguh, Reuters
Posted at Dec 02 08:38 AM

Airbnb Inc said on Tuesday it is aiming for a valuation of up to $34.8 billion in its initial public offering (IPO), in what would cap a stunning recovery in its fortunes after the U.S. home rental firm's business was heavily damaged by the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year. Read more »

Japan, China welcome restart of business travel amid pandemic

Kyodo News
Posted at Nov 30 03:13 PM

Under the agreement, Japan and China will allow businesspeople on short-term visits to be exempted from the usual 14-day quarantine period upon arrival if they test negative for the coronavirus and submit an itinerary of their activities in advance. Read more »

LOOK: Universal Studios Japan to open Super Nintendo World area on Feb. 4

Reuters
Posted at Nov 30 02:31 PM

Universal Studios Japan will open its new Nintendo themed area on Feb. 4, the Osaka-based theme park said on Monday, after pushing back the opening from the summer due to the coronavirus outbreak. Read more »

Canada extends travel restrictions for those entering the country

Reuters
Posted at Nov 30 07:39 AM

Canada will extend its restrictions for all travelers entering the country, except from the United States, until Jan. 21, the government said on Sunday, in a move to limit the spread of COVID-19.   Read more »

PH named world's best diving destination, Intramuros best tourist attraction in World Travel Awards

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 28 05:50 PM

The Philippines took home two titles at the 27th World Travel Awards held this year.  Read more »

Thinking of going to Boracay? Here's what you need to know

Lynda Jumilla, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 28 10:40 AM

If you’re thinking about making that trip to Boracay, here’s what you need to know. Read more »

Cebu Pacific sets dry run of free antigen testing for GenSan-bound passengers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 27 04:14 PM

Cebu Pacific will have a dry run for a COVID-19 antigen testing program for passengers travelling to General Santos City amid the pandemic.  Read more »

Asawang banyaga, anak ng mga Pinoy, maaari nang pumasok sa bansa mula Disyembre 7

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 27 03:48 PM

Mas niluwagan na ng Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) laban sa COVID-19 ang protocols sa mga papayagang pumasok sa bansa sa gitna ng patuloy na pandemya.  Read more »

Philippines to allow Filipinos' foreign spouses, children to enter next month

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 27 10:55 AM

The Philippines' coronavirus task force has approved the entry of Filipinos' foreign spouses and children who are traveling with them starting December, Malacañang said Friday.    Read more »

Private jet travel has its perks but the benefits of commercial flights will surprise you

Luxurylaunches, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Nov 27 03:07 PM

We’re already dreaming of that post-pandemic holiday to Italy, but when it comes to luxury travel, should you fly by public or private jet? Read more »

DOT blasts alleged violations in Boracay party, backs shutting of erring establishment

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 26 02:58 PM

The Department of Tourism on Thursday slammed the Halloween party in Boracay which allegedly violated standard health protocols to fight COVID-19, and said it fully supports the closing down of the erring establishment that accommodated the partygoers.  Read more »

Boracay Halloween party probed over alleged COVID-19 violations

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 26 08:04 AM

MANILA - Officials are investigating a Halloween party held in a residential house in Boracay for allegedly violating physical distancing and face mask protocols to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, its mayor said Thursday. Read more »

From 75 pesos, non-Aklanon tourists will soon pay P300 environmental fee to enter Boracay

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Nov 25 04:39 PM

Is this really how you attract tourists to the island, especially at this time?   Read more »

Japan and China to restart business travel, coordinate on East China Sea

Kiyoshi Takenaka and Ju-min Park, Reuters
Posted at Nov 24 10:30 PM

Japan and China agreed on Tuesday to restart coronavirus-hit business travel this month and to continue talks on disputed isles in the East China Sea, in the first high-level dialogue since Japan picked a new leader in September. Read more »

COVID-19 vaccines offer hope as world leaders plan for future

AFP bureaus, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 24 03:07 PM

Hopes over COVID-19 vaccines have given a boost to virus-weary citizens across the globe, but the disease remains rampant and world leaders are urging people to be patient.  Read more »

Qantas to require COVID-19 vaccination for international travelers

Reuters
Posted at Nov 24 12:18 PM

Australia's Qantas will insist in future that international travelers have a COVID-19 vaccination before they fly, describing the move as "a necessity".   Read more »