Travel and Tourism
DOT launches hybrid training on hospitality, culinary tourism
February 27, 2021, 6:33 pm
MANILA - True to its promise of raising the bar of Filipino hospitality, the fourth edition of the Department of Tourism-National Capital Region’s (DOT-NCR) hybrid training program, Leadership Excellence Series (LES), would be top-billed by respected local culinary practitioners on March 1. The… Read More
Test requirement for travelers up to LGUs: DOT
February 27, 2021, 4:12 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) defers to the local government units (LGUs) of tourist destinations whether to drop the swab tests for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) as an entry requirement for travelers. The department made the statement on Saturday following the approval of… Read More
More than 1.3-K tourism workers in NegOr get gov't cash aid
February 26, 2021, 6:34 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has set aside PHP11.840 million as monetary assistance for a total of 2,368 workers from the tourism industry sector in Negros Oriental. Of the total allocation, PHP6.815 million has been disbursed, covering 1,363 beneficiaries from 254… Read More
Tourists warned anew vs. tampering RT-PCR results
February 26, 2021, 2:44 pm
MANILA – Tourists planning to tamper with their swab test to visit a reopened destination are reminded anew by the Department of Tourism (DOT) that all RT-PCR results carry a unique code to verify its authenticity as well as the date it was taken. “Kasama ito sa prohibited acts, ‘yong… Read More
DOT chief pushes for safe tourism
February 25, 2021, 7:20 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Tourism Secretary Bernadette Puyat on Thursday said local government units (LGUs) have the “power” to set their respective protocols as the Department of Tourism (DOT) pushes for “safe tourism”. Speaking during a press conference at a local resort here, Puyat called for… Read More
No violation in Cebu’s policy for tourists: DILG
February 25, 2021, 6:34 pm
CEBU CITY – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III said on Thursday there is no violation in Governor Gwendolyn Garcia's order allowing tourists to only present a medical certificate in entering Cebu. Densing, in a virtual interview with… Read More
Siquijor gears up for tourism reopening
February 25, 2021, 6:28 pm
SAN JUAN, Siquijor – Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on Thursday traveled to Siquijor, as part of the ongoing efforts to assist in the safe reopening of tourist destinations in the new normal. Puyat emphasized the DOT’s thrust to strengthen domestic tourism this… Read More
Protocols in place despite dropped RT-PCR in Cebu: DOT
February 23, 2021, 6:30 pm
MANILA – The Tourism department on Tuesday asked travelers, especially those visiting destinations with eased entry protocols to continue following the health and safety protocols imposed by the government. The statement came after Cebu scrapped the negative reverse transcription-polymerase… Read More
DOT backs streamlining of travel requirements
February 23, 2021, 11:20 am
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has expressed support to the streamlining of travel procedures and requirements imposed by local government units (LGUs). “The DOT has long been advocating for the simplification of travel requirements as this is critical in making domestic tourism… Read More
DOT backs vaccine passport for tourism recovery
February 19, 2021, 5:53 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is supporting the proposed vaccine passport for arriving visitors, a concept it believes would help further build travel confidence. "This is a concept that we are supporting because this will help facilitate cross-border travel," Tourism Undersecretary… Read More
Family day sans age limit in Intramuros proposed
February 18, 2021, 5:56 pm
MANILA - The Department of Tourism (DOT) would recommend a one-day exemption for children below 15 years old in Intramuros after seeing several visitors, mostly families, unable to enter some sites inside when the area was partially reopened for the public. The walled city opened the gates of Fort… Read More
Uniform tourism rules to encourage travel during pandemic: study
February 17, 2021, 8:26 pm
MANILA – Standardized travel protocols for all regions would encourage tourism even during the ongoing pandemic, a study commissioned by the Department of Tourism (DOT) showed. In a survey titled "The Evolving Landscape of Domestic Travel in the Philippines" by the Asian Institute of Management… Read More
Intramuros reopens in new normal
February 17, 2021, 8:01 pm
MANILA – Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat announced on Wednesday the formal reopening of the historic walled city of Intramuros in the new normal. "Intramuros is ready and prepared for its reopening following the easing of quarantine restrictions and the minimum… Read More
Intramuros braces for Holy Week visitor influx
February 17, 2021, 4:39 pm
MANILA – The Intramuros Administration (IA) is preparing for the influx of visitors this coming Holy Week as the historical landmark officially opens to tourists on Feb. 17. In a press conference, IA chief Guiller Asido said Intramuros is now in talks with stakeholders to craft additional… Read More
Fort Santiago, 2 other Intramuros sites reopen Feb. 17
February 17, 2021, 8:03 am
MANILA – The walled city of Intramuros is reopening three of its sites – Fort Santiago, Casa Manila Museum, and Baluarte de San Diego – starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. In an announcement Tuesday night, the Intramuros administration said only visitors aged 15 years to 65 years would be… Read More
Group welcomes go-signal on socials, MICE
February 13, 2021, 4:53 pm
MANILA – The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) on Saturday welcomed the government's decision to allow social events and meetings, saying this would allow some displaced tourism workers to return to their jobs. The decision came a week after the HSMA submitted a position paper,… Read More
Social events, meetings under GCQ to revitalize MICE sector
February 12, 2021, 6:46 pm
MANILA - The government's decision to allow limited social events and meetings would revitalize the pandemic-hit MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) sector, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Friday. Subject to implementing guidelines, the Inter-Agency Task Force on the… Read More
Cebu province opens doors to Filipino visitors
February 12, 2021, 4:16 pm
CEBU CITY – Tourists from other provinces who are planning to visit Cebu may now be able to enter the island province with lesser restrictions. The provincial government announced on Friday that it is opening its doors to tourists from anywhere in the country. Tourists who wish to stay in… Read More
Cultural, ecotourism touted under new normal
February 11, 2021, 7:58 pm
LAGUNA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) elevated cultural tourism and ecotourism in the new normal as these will heighten domestic travel in the province amid the pandemic. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat reiterated that the DOT will continue to promote Laguna as a safe and… Read More
Hotels ask gov't to allow 'regulated' MICE, socials under GCQ
February 6, 2021, 6:28 pm
MANILA - Hotels are asking the government to allow regulated meetings and some social events under general community quarantine (GCQ) to help the industry survive amid the pandemic. The concern was raised by the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) during a recent virtual meet with the… Read More
