Newsletter: Europe Your Way: Customized Europe Tours and More With Xplora Travel

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Customize your exploration of Europe and its neighboring countries hassle-free with Xplora Travel.

Newsletter: San Pablo women revitalize herbal medicine to lure tourists

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Unknown to many, a group of women living in the communities at the seven lakes of San Pablo, Laguna have revitalized the use of herbal medicine to lure tourists.

Newsletter: Banwa Private Island – Multi-Award-Winning Experience Receives Latest International Recognition

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Banwa Private Island, the ultra-exclusive private island in Palawan, Philippines, continues to solidify its standing among the world’s most exceptional destinations with its third consecutive inclusion in Robb Report’s 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth for 2025.

Newsletter: La Union LGU and GCash team up to enable cashless payments for eco-tourism fees in San Juan, La Union

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As part of its ongoing push for sustainable tourism and environmental protection, the Municipality of San Juan, La Union, has partnered with GCash, the country’s leading finance app, to launch a cashless system for collecting eco-tourism fees. This convenient and simpler payment option will help ensure cleaner beaches, improved waste management, and stronger support for the town’s growing tourist economy.

Newsletter: Xpress Ride Hailing App Powers the 1st Xpress Beach Tennis Cup in Boracay: A Game-Changer for Philippine Sports Tourism

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Get ready for a thrilling Beach Tennis showdown! The Boracay Racquet Sports Club PH, in collaboration with the Philippine Tennis Association, is bringing the inaugural Xpress Beach Tennis Cup to Boracay from January 30 to April 27, 2025. Featuring fierce competition from top players across the globe—including the Philippines, Japan, Australia, Thailand, and Italy—this event promises to be an unforgettable sporting spectacle. As the official sponsor, Xpress Ride Hailing ensures easy and fast transportation for fans and players alike. Don't miss your chance to be part of the action and witness Boracay’s rise as a premier sports tourism hotspot!

Newsletter: Kaspersky reports 25% of Paris open Wi-Fi spots unsafe

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Kaspersky experts have analyzed nearly 25,000 free Wi-Fi spots in Paris as the Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic games approach. Their analysis revealed that almost 25 percent of these networks had weak or no encryption, making users vulnerable to personal and banking data theft. Just six percent of the networks employ the latest WPA3 security protocol. 

Newsletter: &BEYOND PHINDA FOREST LODGE REOPENS IN THE HEART OF THE SAND FOREST IN NORTHERN KWAZULU NATAL December 2023

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Conservation-focused luxury travel company &Beyond has reopened one of its most iconic lodges, Phinda Forest Lodge, situated in &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, after an extensive and exciting rebuild. The property, which was lauded as one of the first true eco-lodges at the time of its original construction, has now been reimagined within the context of the contemporary luxury safari, while retaining subtle references to its original ‘Zulu-zen’ décor with a new elegant and minimalist interior design. 

Newsletter: Hong Kong Disneyland Hosts “A Spectacular Celebration of World of Frozen”

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In anticipation of the official opening of the world’s first “Frozen”-themed land – World of Frozen – guests from around the world attended “A Spectacular Celebration of World of Frozen,” where they were immersed in the kingdom of Arendelle. 

Newsletter: MOONTON Games forges partnership with DOT to co-host M5 World Championship, Wild Card, Group Stage and Knockout venues revealed

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From left to right: Department of Tourism Director for Sports and Film Tourism Robby Alabado III, Chief of Staff and Undersecretary for Legal and Special Concerns, MOONTON Games Philippine Esports Head Logan Shaw, MOONTON Games Regional PR Manager Keith Medrano

International gaming developer and publisher MOONTON Games has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) to co-host the M5 World Championship, the world's biggest Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports event that kickstarts in Manila on December 2, 2023, with early bird prices, tournament venues, and ticket sales announced at the ceremony.

Newsletter: NYC’s Official Destination Marketing Organization and Convention and Visitors Bureau Spotlights Free and Affordable Activities

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View from the Manhattan Bridge | Courtesy, Tagger Yancey IV

New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, is spotlighting a selection of free and affordable experiences for visitors to enjoy this summer.  

“New York City offers something for everyone, no matter your interests, the length of your trip or your budget—there is more to see and do here than in virtually any other city in the world,” said Fred Dixon, President and CEO of New York City Tourism + Conventions. “During the summer months, NYC is buzzing with street festivals, outdoor dining and cultural offerings, in addition to beautiful parks, beaches and green space. We invite visitors to take advantage of the value of a summer visit to NYC and enjoy the many fantastic free and affordable activities on offer across all five boroughs.” 

Newsletter: ANDBEYOND EXPANDS LODGE AND IMPACT FOOTPRINT IN KENYA’S LAIKIPIA REGION WITH EXCLUSIVE TOURISM CONCESSION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GLOBAL CONSERVATION CHARITY SPACE FOR GIANTS

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Luxury experiential and conservation company andBeyond has extended its lodge circuit in Kenya with the announcement of an Exclusive Tourism Concession over the 44 000-acre (approximately 18 000 hectares) Suyian Conservancy in Kenya in partnership with global conservation charity Space for Giants. The multi-decade long-term lease and partnership gives andBeyond exclusive access to over 44 000 acres of prime wilderness land on Suyian  Conservancy in north-western Laikipia. As the sole luxury lodge and tented camp operator on the conservancy, the lease enables andBeyond to use its extensive lodge operating experience to build and develop, over time, the finest lodge, tented camp, sky beds and mobile camping experience in Kenya on this pristine and private wildlife conservancy.  

Newsletter: NYC & COMPANY IS NOW NEW YORK CITY TOURISM + CONVENTIONS

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At its Annual Meeting today, President and CEO Fred Dixon debuted the new name and brand identity of the City’s official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City: New York City Tourism + Conventions. The destination’s new brand system aimed at travelers from around the world includes a new brand strategy and comprehensive visual identity system comprising a new logo, color standards, typography, art direction and graphic elements.

Newsletter: WTTC and Trip.com Group global traveller report reveals shift towards sustainable travel

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A major new report by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group, together with Deloitte, reveals a heightened appetite for sustainable tourism amongst consumers, with 69% of travellers actively seeking sustainable travel options.

Newsletter: NYC & COMPANY ANNOUNCES START OF NYC WINTER OUTINGSM RESERVATIONS

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NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, in partnership with preferred payment partner Mastercard®, announced that NYC Winter Outing 2023 starts today January 17. The NYC Winter Outing program will run from January 17 through February 12, offering savings on winter experiences across all five 

boroughs, including prix-fixe NYC Restaurant Week menus at nearly 500 restaurants; 2-for-1 tickets to 22 NYC Broadway Week shows; and 2-for-1 tickets at more than 40 museums, attractions, tours and performing arts for NYC Must-See Week. Also a part of Winter Outing, NYC Hotel Week is 

currently underway with 23% off standard retail rates at more than 140 hotels through February 12. Reservations for all programs are bookable at nycgo.com/winterouting. 

Newsletter: NYC & COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW YORK CITY TOURISM TO REACH 56.4 MILLION VISITORS IN 2022

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Statue of Liberty. (Photo credits: Julienne Schaer)

NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, announced that New York City’s economic recovery continued in 2022 with an anticipated 56.4 million travelers arriving in the City by the end of the year—a 71.4% increase over 2021. The City will see 47.4 million domestic and 8.9 million international travelers visit the five boroughs—with international visitation alone more than tripling over 2021.

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart power first Marriott Resort in Cebu, providing seamless connectivity

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PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. now power Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort, the first Marriott Resort in Cebu. Both groups have recently signed a contract wherein PLDT will be the resort’s telco provider for the following services: Premium Internet Service (I-Gate), Smart Enterprise Wireless subscriptions and IOT (Internet of Things).

Newsletter: SHOWER YOURSELF IN EXCLUSIVE DEALS WITH TRIP.COM’S RAINY DAY SALE!

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Save up to 45% on deals at more than 200 participating hotels from now till 30 August

MANILA, 30 JUNE 2022 – As part of its ongoing Rainy Day Sale from now to 30 August, international one-stop travel service provider Trip.com is offering a variety of great deals for stays at more than 200 participating hotels, with discounts of up to 45% for bookings from now until 31 December.

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart launch official Camarines Norte tourism app

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PLDT and wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have launched ‘GoCamNorte’, Camarines Norte’s official tourism application during the annual Bantayog Festival and the province’s celebration of its 102nd founding anniversary. 

PLDT, Smart team-up with MakatiMed and DOT to discuss mental health awareness to tourism personnel

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PLDT and Smart has recently teamed up with MakatiMed Foundation and the Department of Tourism for its efforts in relation to linking mental health and tourism, one of the may sectors that has been severely impacted by the pandemic.