Topic: Tourism
International Women’s Day 2012: Perspectives from Women in Tourism
March 14, 2012 ·
The following is the response from Malia Asfour (Director, Jordan Tourism Board North America), Manal S. Kelig (Co- founder of Gateway To Egypt for Travel Marketing in the Middle East & Great Wonders of Egypt for sustainable travel to Egypt, North Africa and the Middle East), and Megan Epler Wood, Co-Executive Director, Planeterra.
Read More...The Challenges for Philippine Tourism in 2012
January 4, 2012 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
For the beautiful Philippines to have an attractive, clean and healthy tourism industry, much effort has to be done in eradicating the tarnished image made by the influx of thousands of single men seeking sex. We all need to face this harsh truth that thousands of young women and minors are being exploited in the […]
Read More...The Moral Challenge of Responsible Tourism
November 2, 2011 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The Philippines is spending large amounts of money for a slogan that will summarize a new attractive tourism programme to promote the best aspects of the beautiful country and its people. It is not hard to love the Philippines once you visit here. The people in general are courteous, welcoming, friendly and hospitable. There are […]
Read More...Tourist arrivals up 4 percent in August
September 13, 2009 · By Francis Earl A. Cueto
Tourist arrivals to the Philippines increased by 4 percent in August compared to the same amount last year, Tourist Secretary Ace Durano said. Quoting data provided him by Immigration Commissioner Marcelino Libanan, Durano said the country’s aggressive marketing approach had paid dividends in marketing the Philippines as a world-class tourist destination. The tourism secretary said […]
Read More...WTO Inquires About Child Exploitation in Tourism
December 7, 2000 ·
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has sought details from Pakistan about child abuse/ exploitation in the tourism industry as well as the steps that are being taken by the government to stop this practice. In an official letter to the government, WTO Secretary- General, Francesco Frangialli made inquiries specifically about child prostitution and child abuse […]
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