Travel and Tourism
Tourist monitoring platform 'VISITA' for Baguio launched
September 22, 2020, 2:14 pm
MANILA – The management of tourism activities in Baguio under the new normal would be more seamless following the launch of VISITA, a digital platform to monitor visitors upon the city's reopening next week. The digital monitoring system would be used to keep track of visitor activities to… Read More
Emirates, Qatar Airways resume flights in Clark
September 16, 2020, 9:21 pm
CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga – The Clark International Airport (CRK) confirmed on Wednesday the resumption of operations of Emirates and Qatar Airways, increasing the number of flights currently being operated by these two international air carriers. Emirates started daily operations of… Read More
Global tourism industry lost $460 billion due to pandemic: UN
September 16, 2020, 5:15 pm
MADRID – The global tourism sector lost about USD460 billion in the first half of 2020 due to the drop in international travel worldwide caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the UN World Tourism Organization said on Tuesday. "The massive drop in international travel demand over the period… Read More
'Kain Na' food tourism festival resumes virtually
September 16, 2020, 10:05 am
MANILA – A virtual ceremonial toast with customized wooden chalices marked the official start of the four-day Kain Na! Food and Travel Festival 2020 on Tuesday with chocolate, coffee and tea taking the spotlight. "This year, we have reconfigured Kain Na! into a virtual event. And in doing so, we… Read More
10K BPO jobs for displaced tourism workers
September 13, 2020, 12:05 pm
MANILA – More than 10,000 jobs in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry would be made available to displaced tourism workers nationwide this month. The Department of Tourism (DOT), in partnership with Concentrix Philippines, on Friday (Sept. 11) made the opportunity possible at the… Read More
Hotels group welcomes ‘staycation’ approval in GCQ areas
September 13, 2020, 11:29 am
MANILA – The approval of “staycation” in hotels in areas under general community quarantine (GQC) is a welcome development in the Philippines' bid to slowly restart tourism, Hotel Sales and Marketing Association President Christine Ibarreta said on Saturday. "It's good news for hotels and… Read More
Hotels launch 2020 sale for front-liners, leisure travelers
September 10, 2020, 8:55 am
MANILA – Dozens of hotels nationwide are slashing up to 70 percent on accommodation in the industry's first September Online Sale (SOS) since the coronavirus outbreak struck. The SOS, organized by the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) Philippines, with the support of the Tourism… Read More
Marshals to supervise beach, resort reopening
September 10, 2020, 8:38 am
MANILA – Beach marshals overseeing health protocol compliance is among the conditions set by the Department of Tourism (DOT) for the future reopening of beaches and resorts under the new normal. Under the "Health and Safety Guidelines Governing the Operation of Island and Beach Destinations… Read More
Bukidnon tops most farm tourism sites in NorMin
September 7, 2020, 9:18 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY--Bukidnon province topped with the most number of farm tourism sites in Northern Mindanao, based on the list of the Department of Tourism in Region 10 (DOT-10) on Monday.DOT-10 director May Salvaña Unchuan said the agency listed 18 farm tourism sites in Bukidnon, including the… Read More
PH hosts 3rd Asean meet on tourism professionals
September 7, 2020, 12:42 pm
MANILA – The Philippines, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), hosted the virtual edition of the 3rd International Conference on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals (Asean MRA-TP) that is expected to largely influence the… Read More
Tourism set to take off next year
September 6, 2020, 6:32 pm
ISTANBUL – Comparing the current outbreak to similar cases, world tourism next year may expand 1.5 percent from pre-pandemic 2019, with higher hopes for the year to come, according to a leader in the sector. Bulut Bagci, head of the UK-based World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI), said after the… Read More
Siargao Island town opens aerial zip line
September 6, 2020, 1:21 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Despite the continuing threat of the dreaded coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), the town of San Benito in Siargao Island in the province of Surigao del Norte is set to open a destination that will add to the numerous tourist destinations to the island. San Benito Mayor Gina… Read More
DOT’s dive expo goes digital in October
September 6, 2020, 12:49 pm
MANILA – The Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) is launching its 2nd edition through a digital platform from October 9 to 11, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Saturday. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the PHIDEX aims to bring more dive… Read More
PH preps activation of domestic tourism circuits
September 5, 2020, 1:29 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Saturday began identifying possible tourism circuits that could be activated under the new normal. "The various regional offices of the department have identified several tourism circuits that can be activated in light of the new normal. These… Read More
Japan magazine cites PH as No.1 int'l diving site
September 4, 2020, 8:59 pm
CEBU CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday said the Philippines was No. 1 for the first time in the overseas diving category at the Marine Diving Awards 2020 held recently in Tokyo. This, as Japan-based Marine Diving Magazine cited the islands of Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Cebu… Read More
Centuries-old church in Ilocos Norte declared a 'diocesan shrine'
September 4, 2020, 3:55 pm
LAOAG CITY – The Diocese of Laoag is elevating the centuries-old San Nicolas de Tolentino Church in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte as a "diocesan shrine" in time for the feast of the town’s patron saint on September 10. Featuring a baroque facade and bearing the Spanish coat of arms, the San… Read More
DOT W. Visayas food expo to showcase Antique’s local cuisines
September 4, 2020, 2:27 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Famous local cuisines in this province will be featured during the Department of Tourism (DOT) Western Visayas Kaon Ta! (Let’s Eat!) to be held next week. DOT accredited resource person for Kulinarya training, Antiqueño chef Jose Ramlo Villaluna, in an… Read More
DOT hails Lonely Planet mention of 3 top PH dive sites
September 3, 2020, 10:31 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates the mention of multiple Philippine dive sites in the Lonely Planet's article entitled "6 national parks around the world with surprisingly spectacular diving". "This citation from the largest travel guide book publisher, Lonely Planet, is… Read More
DOT eyes to expand Baguio’s travel bubble plan across PH
September 2, 2020, 9:30 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) threw its full support behind the Ridge to Reef Corridor Plan, one of the key strategies being explored to ensure Baguio City's gradual and safe reopening to tourists from nearby provinces within the year. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat… Read More
Ilocos Norte braces for reopening of tourism sites
September 2, 2020, 1:05 pm
LAOAG CITY – The province of Ilocos Norte is getting ready to reopen its doors to tourists from nearby provinces but in a highly regulated manner. Aianree Raquel, provincial tourism officer of Ilocos Norte, said in a phone interview on Wednesday that Baguio City, La Union, Pangasinan, Ilocos… Read More
