Travel and Tourism
DOT: London campaign ad meant to honor OFWs abroad
May 11, 2023, 9:54 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday said the London ad, “We give the world our best,” is a country branding campaign meant to honor overseas Filipino workers (OFW) abroad. Tourism chief Christina Frasco said the new Philippine tourism slogan would be aligned with the… Read More
DOT-3 eyes more diverse products to boost Aurora’s tourism
May 9, 2023, 8:36 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Tourism-Central Luzon (DOT-3) is eyeing to create more diverse products and services in a bid to boost the tourism potential of Aurora province. DOT-3 Regional Director Richard G. Daenos on Tuesday said plans are being drafted to promote Aurora,… Read More
DOT welcomes resumption of chartered flights to Boracay
May 8, 2023, 3:14 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is optimistic about the continuous recovery of the country’s tourism industry following the return of group travel and chartered flights from its top resource markets. "We are very happy to welcome the resumption of chartered flights from China into… Read More
PH woos Middle East market for medical, wellness tourism
May 5, 2023, 7:54 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is seeking to capture the Middle East market as it positions the Philippines as the "next emerging medical and wellness destination" in Asia. The direction was announced as it signed on Friday a partnership agreement with Dubai-based Agora Group to allow… Read More
Aurora tourism workers train on Pinoy brand of excellence
May 4, 2023, 7:56 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Tourism in Central Luzon (DOT-3) is continuously empowering tourism frontliners in the region with knowledge and skills on rendering service excellence to tourists. DOT-3 Regional Director Richard G. Daenos visited Baler, Aurora on Thursday to… Read More
Catanduanes trains cops to become 'tourism ambassadors'
May 3, 2023, 5:22 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Catanduanes Provincial Tourism Office has rolled out a training program to turn policemen into "tourism ambassadors" aside from ensuring the safety and security of visitors to the province. In an interview on Wednesday, Carmel Garcia, Catanduanes Tourism Office chief, said at… Read More
Oriental Mindoro fisherfolk to be trained in 'farm tourism'
May 2, 2023, 6:21 pm
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has unveiled training opportunities for workers whose livelihoods were disrupted by a recent oil spill off the coast of Naujan town, which spread across at least nine other coastal municipalities in the province. In an interview on… Read More
Return of Chinese tourists to PH seen due to group visa – envoy
May 1, 2023, 8:37 pm
BEIJING – The Philippine Embassy in China has expressed confidence that target Chinese tourist arrivals will be achieved this year following the restoration of group visa and e-visa applications. Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime FlorCruz said they noticed a surge in tourist application even… Read More
DOT eyes accreditation of more tourism enterprises in C. Luzon
May 1, 2023, 7:11 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Tourism-Central Luzon (DOT-3) is targeting to accredit more tourism enterprises in the region in a bid to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to visitors. DOT-3 Regional Director Richard G. Daenos, in a statement on Monday, cited the… Read More
Telcos commit improved services in Sorsogon tourist sites
April 26, 2023, 7:04 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The provincial government of Sorsogon on Wednesday said major telecommunication companies in the country have positively responded to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan's request to improve their services, particularly in major tourist destinations. In a message to the Philippine News… Read More
Australia sees PH as promising tourism market
April 25, 2023, 8:29 pm
MANILA – Australia sees the Philippines as a promising tourist source market amid a “growing segment” of high-value leisure traveler looking at the country as a holiday destination, the Australian Embassy in Manila said. In a statement dated April 24, Australian Ambassador HK Yu attributed… Read More
New RoRo ferry to boost maritime tourism in Visayas
April 24, 2023, 12:36 pm
MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Monday said the new Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ferry service of a shipping firm would boost maritime tourism and provide more access to shipping services between the provinces of Cebu and Bohol as well as nearby areas. In a news release issued… Read More
There's so much to do in Or. Mindoro than just water sports: DOT
April 21, 2023, 5:56 pm
MANILA – Amid concerns about water quality in certain areas of Puerto Galera, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Friday said aside from swimming and water sports, Oriental Mindoro hosts a wealth of attractions that offer various activities for tourists to enjoy. Adventure-seeking… Read More
TIEZA invites Israeli biz group to invest in PH tourism
April 20, 2023, 8:07 pm Updated on April 21, 2023, 7:59 pm
MANILA – The country has invited members of an Israeli business group to look into investment opportunities in Philippine tourism as the sector ramps up efforts to bounce back from the pandemic. Speaking at the general membership meeting of the Israel Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines… Read More
PH envoy invites Japanese tourists as Narita-Clark route resumes
April 19, 2023, 5:20 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Embassy in Japan urged Japanese nationals to visit Philippine destinations as Cebu Pacific resumes its Narita-Cebu vice versa routes. On top of various destinations that range from nature to sun and beach, Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene Garcia Albano said the… Read More
No evidence spill hit Puerto Galera; still open to tourists: DOT
April 18, 2023, 7:49 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) said the joint report on the quality of waters in Puerto Galera indicates "no direct link" or evidence that the popular dive destination has been affected by the oil spill from the sunken MT Princess Empress last February. In a Malacañang presser on… Read More
Catanduanes logs 54K tourist arrivals during Lent
April 18, 2023, 2:04 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Almost 54,000 local and foreign tourists visited the island province of Catanduanes during the observance of Holy Week early this month. In an interview on Monday, Carmel Garcia, Catanduanes Tourism Office chief, said the tourist influx of 48,466 same-day visitors and 4,893… Read More
'Panaad' fest showcase of NegOcc's rich culture – Frasco
April 17, 2023, 8:46 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco of the Department of Tourism (DOT) has expressed support in promoting tourism development in Negros Occidental province as she lauded the return of the Panaad sa Negros Festival after a three-year hiatus on Monday afternoon. "I'm very grateful to… Read More
Senator, tourism chief laud ‘Suroy-Suroy’ in Cebu islands
April 17, 2023, 7:34 pm
CEBU CITY – Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and Senator Robin Padilla joined the Cebu Capitol-organized tour Suroy-Suroy Sugbo in the Camotes group of islands over the weekend. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Monday said 132 personnel from the DOT, led by Frasco,… Read More
Albay town eyes subterranean cave as new tourism site
April 14, 2023, 5:59 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – A new potential tourism area in Camalig town in Albay province is being planned to be developed by the Municipal Tourism and Cultural Heritage Office (MTCHO). In an interview on Friday, Tim Florece, spokesperson of the local government unit (LGU) of Camalig, said with a gross area… Read More
