TSI grows their global network to 34 countries
19 November 2013 Travel Solutions International (TSI) has recently added a number of new partners globally reaching extended markets in South America, Europe, Middle East and APEC. Six agencies have recently joined TSI to represent the global network in their local markets of Mexico (Travel for Winners), Spain (IAG7 Viajes), Greece (Synthesis Group), Kuwait (Horizon Travel), India (Lionel India) and Malaysia (Tradewinds Travel). TSI Chairman, David Gorecki (TSI USA) said “We have seen considerable growth in corporate travel within each of these markets and we are...
Read MoreThe Adventures of Palawan “First-timers.”
The first week of June usually ushers in the end of Summer in the Philippines. For Honey and Jeanny, it is the end of the long wait for their trip to Puerto Princesa, Palawan. These first time adventurers, like any seasoned practical backpackers, have secured their trip months ahead of time. Excerpts of their adventures are as follows: Day 1: “’Rode an airplane for the first time — very very excited.” “Reminded us of cotton candies (clouds), dragon flies (small aircrafts) and chocolate kisses (mountains). Excellent view from above. ” “Enjoyed the...
Read MoreEarthquake off coast of Indonesia triggers massive tsunami warning
11 – April – 2012 18:23 (China Standard Time) JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – Indonesia issued a tsunami warning Wednesday after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 8.9 hit waters off westernmost Aceh province. People on Twitter said tremors were felt in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and India. High-rise apartments and offices on Malaysia’s west coast shook for at least a minute. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said a tsunami watch was in effect for Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Myanmar, Thailand, the Maldives and other Indian Ocean...
Read MoreCathay Pacific flight returns to Hong Kong after engine failure
2 – April – 2012 HONG KONG, April 2, 2012 (AFP) – A Cathay Pacific jumbo jet bound for Paris was forced to return to Hong Kong early Monday following an engine failure shortly after take off, a spokesman for the Hong Kong flag carrier said. The Boeing 747-400, which left Hong Kong around midnight Sunday, was carrying 348 passengers. “Around 15 or 20 minutes after it was airborne, the pilot discovered a number three engine failure, so he decided to head back to Hong Kong,” Cathay spokesman Thomas Lau told AFP. “It landed in Hong Kong at around 1.15am (1715...
Read More‘It’s more fun’ campaign becomes more popular
12 – February – 2012 Source: The Philippine Star article The new Philippine country brand “It’s more Fun in the Philippines” gains overwhelming popularity just one month after its launching. The campaign, although yet to be officially rolled out, has been continuously gaining numerous public responses especially in various social networking sites. “The ‘more fun’ campaign has now 100 Facebook pages and 11,000 memes.” disclosed by Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. He also added that the campaign became so popular without the government...
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