Travel and Tourism
PH launches tourism microsite for SEA Games visitors
December 3 2019, 12:42 pm
FROM TOURNAMENTS TO TOURS. The tourism microsite, which can be accessed through philippines.travel/seagames2019, features various sports activities, the Philippines’ cultural heritage sites, beaches, local cuisines, and products. It will help SEA Games visitors -- both foreign and local… Read More
DOT taps int’l media for PH promotion
December 2 2019, 8:23 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) has partnered with international media to showcase the Philippines and boost tourist arrivals from different parts of the world. The DOT has placed advertisements showcasing different tourist attractions in media, such as the Discovery Channel, Fox, CNN,… Read More
DOT upbeat to hit target of 8.2M foreign tourist arrivals in 2019
December 2 2019, 6:51 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is confident that the country will meet its 8.2-million targeted foreign tourist arrivals by the end of 2019, citing the already high numbers of visitors for the first nine months of the year. "Ang ganda ng mga reports na natatanggap namin that's why we're… Read More
Mati City dive site documentation continues
December 1 2019, 4:42 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Documentation of possible diving sites in the City of Mati, Davao Oriental continues as divers from both the private and government sectors continue their search on their second week. The activity was conducted on Saturday, where the participants came from the City Mayor’s Office… Read More
PH cited as world's leading dive destination
November 30 2019, 10:54 am
MANILA -- The Philippines has won its first diving destination award, besting eight dive powerhouses at the 2019 World Travel Awards (WTA). During the WTA Grand Final Gala Ceremony held recently in Oman, the Philippines surfaced as the 2019 World’s Leading Dive Destination, prevailing over eight… Read More
Teachers tapped for tourism awareness drive
November 29 2019, 7:26 pm
MANILA-- The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), is tapping teachers to educate the youth on the benefits of tourism in the Philippines and the job opportunities it offers to the next generation. On Friday, it launched the "Tara Na, Byahe Tayo"… Read More
Duty Free, UnionPay ink MOA for customer rewards
November 29 2019, 1:27 pm
MANILA -- Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) signed a memorandum of agreement with UnionPay, a global payment brand, to officially launch a new rewards program featuring special discounts at all DFPC stores nationwide. The signing, held on November 27, were led by DFPC Chief Operating… Read More
San Carlos City gets Asean tourism recognition anew
November 28 2019, 1:06 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City received the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) “Clean Tourist City” award for the second time, a recognition valid from 2020 to 2022. Jennifer Saballa, officer-in-charge of the San Carlos City Tourism Office, said on Wednesday… Read More
DOT helps in SEAG athletes' reception, billeting
November 26 2019, 4:17 pm
MANILA-- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is now in touch with all hotels and related industries engaged in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) as it assists the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc) in welcoming the foreign athletes. "The Department of Tourism (DOT),… Read More
PH, Korea ink tourism cooperation deal
November 25 2019, 6:39 pm
BUSAN, South Korea -- The Philippines continues to secure strong tourism ties with the Republic of Korea, with the signing of the Implementation Program on Tourism Cooperation between the two countries held on Monday at the Westin Chosun Hotel here. “For nine years now, Korea is undisputed in… Read More
Carabao Island: PH's next Boracay?
November 25 2019, 4:18 pm
MANILA -- While its arrivals cannot rival Boracay's yet, Carabao Island is striving to build its character as an up-and-coming tourist destination that can live up to the beauty of the world-famous resort island, offering a variety of exciting activities minus the crowd. The entire island,… Read More
DOT to push for more int'l chef tours to boost food tourism
November 22 2019, 8:11 am
MANILA -- Seeing the potential of Filipino cuisines boosting the country's tourism industry, the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday vowed to continue its food tourism efforts, particularly the pilot project Chefs’ Food Trip to the Philippines, where prominent international chefs will be… Read More
Christmas starts at NAIA 3; pose with a tree to fly for free
November 19 2019, 7:11 pm
MANILA -- Budget carrier AirAsia Philippines unveiled its first Christmas tree at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Tuesday, and invites everyone to take a photo with it for a chance to fly to their dream destination for free. "We hope everyone, especially our OFWs… Read More
Mimaropa to conclude regional tourism dev't plan in 2020
November 19 2019, 5:37 pm
MANILA-- Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan) is eyeing to conclude its first Regional Tourism Development Plan (RTDP), which will provide its four provinces a clear path in addressing as one the region's gaps in its tourism industry. "Ngayong 2020 we're really starting (This 2020,… Read More
PH to access ADB loan for El Nido, Coron rehab: DOT
November 18 2019, 9:16 pm
MANILA-- The Philippine government is tapping financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to fund its rehabilitation efforts in El Nido and Coron in Palawan, a ranking official of the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Monday. "The Department of Tourism through our central office and… Read More
Duty Free targets Cebu for next Marahuyo store
November 16 2019, 4:05 pm
MANILA-- Duty Free Philippines is looking to establish a new Marahuyo, an all-Filipino concept store, in one of its outlets outside Manila. "That's still under study because this is under coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) but probably we can open in Cebu," Duty Free… Read More
Fil-Am chefs now in PH to boost country's culinary tourism
November 16 2019, 3:18 pm
MANILA-- Three Filipino-American chefs are in the Philippines to join the government in promoting the country's culinary tourism through the Department of Tourism's "Chef’s Food Trip Project". The two-week tour project started on November 10, with Filipino-American chefs Tom Cunanan and Grant… Read More
Duty Free's Luxe outlet to boost PH shopping tourism
November 16 2019, 9:33 am
MANILA -- The official launch of Duty Free Philippines' outlet in Pasay City, the Duty Free Luxe, is seen to boost the country's shopping tourism. "(Today) marks the culmination of an idea that began years ago. An idea of a world-class duty-free store that will put the Philippines as a top-of-mind… Read More
San Agustin Church to undergo restorative cleanup
November 14 2019, 3:59 pm
MANILA -- The facade and adjacent convent of San Agustin Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Intramuros, Manila, will undergo restorative cleanup starting Friday. Rev. Fr. Ricky Villar, director of San Agustin Museum, said the last time the church has undergone cleaning was six years ago.… Read More
House launches 'CONG-TOUR' vlog to promote PH tourism
November 11 2019, 4:39 pm
MANILA -- The chairperson of the House Committee on Tourism on Monday announced the launch of a video blog (vlog) called Congressional Tour (CONG-TOUR) in a bid to promote tourism in the Philippines. In a privilege speech during plenary session, Laguna Representative Sol Aragones, committee chair,… Read More
