Tag: tourist arrival

European airport passenger number hits 2.34 bn: ACI

PARIS, France (AFP) — The number of people using European airports set a record last year but growth slowed compared with 2017, the Airports Council International Europe (ACI) said Wednesday. The total number of passengers at European airports reached 2.34 billion according to the group, which represents more than 500 airports in 45 countries. The number of passengers grew by 6.1 percent, down from an 8.5-percent rise in 2017, a statement said. Europe’s five biggest […]

Japan sees record 31 million tourists in 2018

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Japan welcomed a record 31 million foreign visitors in 2018, official data showed Wednesday, as the country gears up to host the Rugby World Cup this year and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The world’s third largest economy, also known for its ancient temples and vibrant pop culture, welcomed 31.2 million visitors in 2018, up 8.7 percent from the previous year, according to the Japan National Tourism Organisation. Fellow Asian countries dominated […]

Entrance fee sa Puerto Princesa Underground River, tumaas ng halos 105%.

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (Eagle News) –  Binabatikos ngayon ng mga residente ng Palawan at ilang pribadong sektor ang pagtaas ng entrance fee ng Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Ito ay dahil umabot na sa halos 105% ang entrance fee kumpara sa dating presyo nito. Ayon kay PPUR Superintendent Beth Maclang, ang nasabing pagtaas ay nakadepende sa lahat ng kinakailangan ng parke kasama na ang pagmimintena dito. Wala umanong fund na nakukuha galing sa national […]