Seema Kadam, Regional Director, India, LA Tourism, says that despite the visa challenges, they have seen immense growth in the number of travellers. Besides leisure segment, they have seen substantial growth in the M!CE segment, LA has an impressive number of large venues and hotel inventory to support demand.
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The World Heritage sites in the Philippines confirm the abundance of nature in the country and illustrate how Filipino creativity blossomed into a unique national architectural style. While the natural properties record stages in the evolution of the world, the cultural heritage records progression of man’s ideas in terms of the built environment. So, head to the Philippines for a perfect mix of leisure and heritage travel. Historic City of Vigan Vigan, Ilocos Sur During the height of the Spanish colonial era in the 18th and 19th centuries, Vigan or Ciudad Fernandina de Vigan was the third most important city after Manila and Cebu. It was the centre of Spanish colonial power in northern Luzon. The range of structures along the plazas and streets reveals the story of the town, a living testament to the Spanish colonial era and a place that exerts a strong cultural influence to the modern Philippine nation. Notable Vigan urban spaces and architecture include its town plaza, Plaza Salcedo; Saint Paul’s Cathedral; The Arzopispado; Saint Paul’s College; the Provincial Capitol Building; Simbaan a Bassit (Catholic Cemetery Chapel); Calle Crisologo; Burgos Museum; and the numerous Vigan Houses. Church of San Agustin Paoay, Ilocos Norte The San Agustin Church in Paoay began its construction in 1604 and finally completed in 1710. This is one of the most outstanding ‘earthquake baroque’ structures in the Philippines, where the primary concern was to design the church for earthquake protection. The most outstanding feature of the church is the phalanx of buttresses that jut out perpendicularly from the sides to strengthen the walls against earthquake damage. It has the most massive buttressing in any church in the Philippines. The visual impact …
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Cross Pattaya Pratamnak under the umbrella of Cross Hotel & Resorts, have won the Travelers’ Choice Award Best of the Best: World’s Hottest New Hotel. From leisure & luxury to sunsets and seascapes. From its majestic location overlooking the beach, Cross Pattaya Pratamnak offers comfort for those seeking leisure and relaxation with activities both in and around the hotel. The hotel’s exquisite design takes inspiration from colonial-style architecture. Situated on Pratamnak Hill, the property features delightful interiors and fully modern facilities. Seven Hotels under Cross resorts have won Travelers’ Choice Award are 1. Cross Chiang Mai Riverside 2. Cross Bali Breakers Resort 3. Cross River Kwai 4. Cross Vibe Bangkok Sukhuvmit 5. Away Chiang Mai Thapae – A vegan Retreat 6. Away Bali Legian Camakila 7. Tanadewa Resort & Spa Ubud by Cross Collection What is Travelers’ Choice Award – Every year, it is awarded to travelers’ favorite destinations, hotels, restaurants, and things to do around the world, based on reviews and ratings collected over the past 12 months. So our Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best winners are decided by you: real travelers from all over, sharing real opinions and stories.
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