Travel and Tourism
Cebu Pacific to launch daily Clark-Tagbilaran flights in Oct
August 12, 2024, 12:28 pm
MANILA – Gokongwei-led airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) is launching daily flights between Clark, Pampanga and Tagbilaran, Bohol starting Oct. 21, further strengthening its hub in Central Luzon. "This new route supports our commitment to provide every 'Juan' with more opportunities to explore and… Read More
Travel expo offering half-priced deals to open in September
August 7, 2024, 11:48 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), the longest running travel fair in the country, is set to open on Sept. 6, promising a larger set of exhibitors and “competitively-priced” packages for the traveling public. The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) said the three-day… Read More
Caba Beach: From backyard to tropical destination
August 5, 2024, 7:32 pm
ALLEN, Northern Samar – What used to be a common backyard is now a thriving tropical destination in this town, attracting tourists longing to enjoy sand, sea, and sun. For decades, the site called Caba Beach was just a backyard to many families in Cabacungan village, but not until local resident… Read More
P10-M rest area to enhance overall tourist experience in Albay
July 31, 2024, 5:18 pm
TABACO CITY – A tourist rest facility worth PHP10 million will soon rise at Hiraya Manawari Nature Park in Barangay San Vicente, Tabaco City, Albay and is expected to provide convenience to tourists and travelers and enhance their overall experience in the province. In her speech during the… Read More
AirAsia to launch Manila-Nagoya route in October
July 31, 2024, 3:04 pm
MANILA – AirAsia Philippines is expanding its network in Japan, introducing flights between Manila and Nagoya starting Oct. 29. The low-cost carrier will fly thrice weekly – every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday – between the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Chubu International Airport.… Read More
Northern Samar eyed as next diving hub in Eastern Visayas
July 30, 2024, 1:41 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar eyes to become a prime diving destination in Eastern Visayas with its expansive seas, coastal wonders, and rich marine biodiversity. Jhon Allen Berbon, head of the provincial economic development and investment promotion office, said the local government hosted a… Read More
First aid facilities to be set up in key tourist sites
July 29, 2024, 4:36 pm
MANILA – Tourist first aid facilities and booths will soon rise in several major beach destinations, Department of Tourism (DOT) said Monday. The DOT signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Health and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) on… Read More
Siargao No. 1 place to visit in Southeast Asia: Lonely Planet
July 29, 2024, 1:28 pm
MANILA – Travel magazine Lonely Planet has named Siargao Island the number one spot in the list of best places to visit in Southeast Asia. In its July article, the travel magazine described Siargao as a tropical paradise known for "quality surfing with Cloud 9 break regarded as one of the best… Read More
Cebu Pacific resumes normal ops; thanks airport frontliners
July 26, 2024, 12:59 pm
MANILA – Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) resumed normal operations Friday, following the cancellation of over 100 flights in the past two days due to inclement weather. Continuous rainfall, strong winds and flooding caused by Typhoon Gaemi (formerly Super Typhoon Carina) and the southwest… Read More
Bacolod City showcases best offerings to VIP Tour delegates
July 24, 2024, 2:49 pm
BACOLOD CITY –This city showcases the best of what Bacolod offers to some 230 United States-based delegates and 100 local tourism stakeholders during the three-day 2024 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour, which runs until Thursday. Led by Consul General of New York Senen Mangalile, the guests were… Read More
PH wants to test Indian market; chartered flights eyed by 2024
July 23, 2024, 4:58 pm
MANILA – Talks are ongoing for flights between the Philippines and India, with initial chartered flights testing the Indian market expected to be out by the end of the year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday. Speaking on the sidelines of the 2024 post-State of the Nation Address… Read More
Full e-Visa implementation to help PH reach pre-pandemic figures
July 23, 2024, 4:02 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to fast-track the full implementation of e-Visa system as it aims to reach 7.7 million tourists by the end of 2024. “As far as arrivals are concerned, unless and until we are able to fully… Read More
PBBM endorses experiential travel, multifaceted strategy for tourism
July 22, 2024, 8:31 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has endorsed “experiential tourism” as the country seeks more ways to attract foreign and local visitors to travel around the Philippines. In his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, Marcos said challenges besetting the tourism sector… Read More
Cebu Pacific to launch direct Cebu-Osaka route in October
July 22, 2024, 2:57 pm
MANILA – Gokongwei-led airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) will launch direct flights between Cebu and Osaka, Japan beginning Oct. 15, becoming the first local carrier to offer services to the Japanese City via Cebu. CEB will operate four weekly flights between Cebu and Narita, every Tuesday, Thursday,… Read More
Focus on tourism brings record-high figures for PH
July 21, 2024, 7:50 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration’s focus on developing the tourism has shown remarkable results as the industry recorded its highest growth in 2023. In its accomplishment report ahead of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address Monday, the Department of Tourism (DOT)… Read More
2nd NAIA OFW Lounge opens at Terminal 3
July 19, 2024, 9:00 pm
MANILA – Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) waiting for their flights now have a comfortable place of their own inside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City. On Friday, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) formally opened the OFW Lounge at NAIA… Read More
PH bags best ports of call award amid intensified cruise tourism push
July 18, 2024, 4:47 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has won the prestigious Best Ports of Call 2024 award at the 10th Asia Cruise Awards in Jeju Island, South Korea amid the government’s intensified push to boost the country’s cruise tourism. The Department of Tourism (DOT) received the award during a ceremony at the… Read More
PH committed to ensuring tourists safety: DOT
July 18, 2024, 9:43 am Updated on July 18, 2024, 2:56 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government is committed to ensuring the safety of visiting tourists, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Wednesday as it took note of a Forbes Advisory report ranking the capital as the 5th “riskiest city” for tourists. In a statement, the agency underscored that the… Read More
PH launches ‘cruise visa waiver’ for foreign tourists
July 16, 2024, 9:58 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government on Tuesday launched the “cruise visa waiver,” making entry into the country easier and seamless for visa-required foreigners vacationing on board cruise ships. Eligible foreigners may apply for the waiver at the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) e-services… Read More
DOT working to make PH accommodation sector competitive
July 12, 2024, 8:45 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is working to attract more investments into tourism infrastructure, said Secretary Christina Frasco on Friday as government seeks to make the hospitality sector more competitive. “As we invite more and more tourists to come into the Philippines, we… Read More
