Travel and Tourism
PH tourism revenue hits P282-B; up 32.8% in H1 of 2024
July 11, 2024, 12:27 pm
MANILA – The Philippines’ estimated visitor receipts have reached more than PHP280 billion in the first half of 2024, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported Thursday. Based on DOT’s latest statistical monitoring report, tourism earnings from inbound visitors are currently pegged at… Read More
DOT to revive traditional massage to promote wellness tourism
July 10, 2024, 11:10 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DOT-CAR) is calling on traditional massage therapy practitioners to help promote the practice in a bid to be included among products and services in wellness tourism. “We have a gisgisto, kulkulis, and the… Read More
PAL, MIAA open transit lounge at NAIA Terminal 1
July 10, 2024, 6:17 pm
MANILA – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has partnered with the current operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), in providing a transit lounge at the Terminal 1. PAL president Stanley Ng said the lounge, which was opened… Read More
Exploring the ecological gem of Surigao: Day-asan Mangrove Forest
July 10, 2024, 6:09 pm
SURIGAO CITY – Nestled within the heart of Surigao City lies a natural wonder waiting to be visited and explored by eco-tourists and nature enthusiasts alike. Barangay Day-asan's century-old mangroves have long been a well-kept secret. Still, thanks to the visionary efforts of the city… Read More
CAAP, CRK partner for enhanced data sharing
July 9, 2024, 9:40 pm
MANILA – The Clark International Airport (CRK) has partnered with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) for a standardized sending of air navigation-related data, the airport's operator LIPAD announced on Tuesday. The two parties signed a memorandum of agreement for data… Read More
DOT-Bicol developing sites for golf, dive tourism
July 9, 2024, 9:29 pm Updated on July 9, 2024, 9:32 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Tourism in Bicol (DOT-5) is now pushing for the development of golf and dive tourism as additional tourist drawers in the region. During Tuesday's "Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas" held in this city, DOT-Bicol Regional Director Herbie Aguas said they have conducted… Read More
DOT-CAR confident of better performance with more products, services
July 9, 2024, 9:13 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Continuous skills training among workers and other stakeholders as well as introduction of new products and activities will further boost tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). “Our resolve is anchored on a collaborative development environment ensuring that… Read More
DOT-Ilocos eyes more infra projects to entice longer-staying guests
July 9, 2024, 9:06 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Department of Tourism (DOT) in the Ilocos Region is focusing on infrastructure developments to attract more tourists to stay longer. DOT-Ilocos Region director Joseph Francisco Ortega said the agency is implementing the Tourism Road Infrastructure Project (TRIP) with… Read More
More Eastern Visayas sites included in cruise tourism
July 9, 2024, 8:21 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – More sites are being pitched for this year’s cruise tourism with the increasing interests of cruise ships to make ports of call in destinations in Eastern Visayas, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Tuesday. DOT-Eastern Visayas Regional Director Karina Rosa Tiopes said… Read More
Faith-based tourist sites dominate top destinations in Calabarzon
July 9, 2024, 7:16 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Faith-based tourism emerged as the dominant force among the top destinations in Calabarzon, a Department of Tourism (DOT) official in the region said on Tuesday. During the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum at the Technopark Hotel in Santa Rosa City, DOT-4A Director… Read More
Revival of Paoay Lake Golf Course to entice foreign tourists
July 9, 2024, 4:27 pm
LAOAG CITY – The rehabilitation of the sports and recreation complex that has a 77-hectare 18-hole golf course along the legendary Paoay Lake in Ilocos Norte is now on final stages, being readied for tourists in this northern Luzon gateway. This bid has been pushed by the provincial government… Read More
Tourism first aid facilities, layover tours soon in PH: DOT
July 9, 2024, 4:14 pm
MANILA – Tourists will soon see the establishment of a “tourism first aid facility” across major destinations in the country, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday. At the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas in Quezon City, DOT National Capital Region Director Sharlene Zabala-Batin said this… Read More
Gov’t pushes for more int’l flights to PH
July 9, 2024, 2:07 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is working with relevant agencies to increase flights and create new routes to the country as it seeks to boost arrivals from its top and opportunity markets. At the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas in Quezon City, DOT National Capital Region Director Sharlene… Read More
Sportsfest to elevate Negros Oriental tourism
July 8, 2024, 7:59 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Key personalities in the sports industry in Negros Oriental are mounting an aggressive strategy to promote sports tourism in the province and ramp up opportunities for athletes and health buffs. During a press launch on Monday, organizers of the PlanOut Sports and Fitness… Read More
Planned Manila-Ormoc route for 'reliable air transport'
July 8, 2024, 6:30 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Ormoc city government has welcomed the plan of Philippine Airlines (PAL) to open the Manila-Ormoc route in support of the goal of having "reliable air transportation." In a statement on Monday, Mayor Lucy Torres Gomez said they met on July 4 with Captain Stanley Ng, PAL… Read More
Cebu Pacific to resume 4 domestic routes via Clark in October
July 8, 2024, 3:40 pm
MANILA – Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) will further boost its Clark hub, resuming services to four domestic routes beginning October. Resumption of flights between Clark International Airport (CRK) and Davao, General Santos, Iloilo and Puerto Princesa will bring CEB's total destinations… Read More
PAL resumes Clark-Basco flight
July 2, 2024, 2:40 pm
CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga – The Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Tuesday resumed its Clark-Basco, Batanes flight at the Clark International Airport (CRK). In his message, PAL Express president Rabbi Ang said, “ It gives us great pride to meet the demand for flights out of Central Luzon, a strategic… Read More
UN exec: 'Love the Philippines' a powerful tourism tagline
June 29, 2024, 6:53 pm
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu— The United Nations (UN) Tourism lauded the country’s powerful slogan “Love the Philippines” that attracts travelers to learn more about Filipino culture and destinations. “The good thing that I observed here is that, you know we associate with the Philippines 'It's… Read More
NAIA travelers urged to use mask amid Japan's rising bacterial cases
June 29, 2024, 8:38 am
MANILA – The management of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) encourages travelers to wear face masks and observe sanitary measures amid the reported rise in cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) infection in Japan. In an interview, Manila International Airport Authority… Read More
UNWTO to support sustainable tourism dev’t in PH: sec-gen
June 28, 2024, 5:21 pm
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The United Nations (UN) Tourism is committed to supporting the Philippines in its efforts to develop a sustainable industry. UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili made the commitment during the 36th Joint Commission Meeting of the Commission for East Asia and… Read More
