OPINION

Analysis

Briefs to TTCI

Few souls in this college and university are aware that something of a Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report exists in the world, and probably less than half of this handful has had the chance of reading the more-than 200-page essay of the World Economic Forum...[more]

The World Travel

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that, from direct and indirect activities combined, the T&T sector now accounts for 9.9 percent of global GDP, 10.9 percent of world exports, and 9.4 percent of world investment.
How much of this was the Philippines’ share?...[more]

Ideas

Non-motorized Transport and Tourism

What’s really lacking in all the hubbubs about the non-motorized modes of transport (an emphasis on walking and cycle tourism) is the clear definition on how such approach in transportation could possibly help in bringing about sustainable development, and sustainable development in which context, at that. ..[more]

Sustainable Mobility, Sustainable Tourism

For the most part, allusions to the common perception that sustainability and transport may never be able to co-exist are inevitable and truth to tell...[more]

Speculating the Future of Cruises
Cruise liners and airlines are similar in some aspects of their development. Both were innovations that created a surge of opportunities for business, tourism, and research. The two redefined the meaning...[more]

Contemplations

The More Important Things In Life

The girl’s name was Angela. A year ago, at about the same time as it were now, she was a fourth year student cramming and racking her brains off for her final examinations...[more]

WWJD (What Would Jesus Do)?

We live in a world where there is food to eat, water to drink and money to spend. Nonetheless, this world is imperfect just like all of us...[more]