Travel and Tourism
Local products top list of Duty Free Cebu’s bestsellers
October 2, 2019, 4:52 pm
MANILA-- Duty Free Philippines (DFP), the country’s sole operator of the duty-and tax-free merchandising system, announced that Cebu province’s best local products topped in terms of sales at the DFP store inside Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). DFP chief operating officer Vicente… Read More
SBMA to foreclose Ocean Adventure Park
September 27, 2019, 8:52 pm
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT ZONE -- Subic’s popular theme park, Ocean Adventure, and its related facilities are set to be repossessed by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) due to multiple contract violations and failure to fulfill development commitments. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T.… Read More
Japan’s Amakusa City taps NegOcc as tourism partner
September 27, 2019, 8:50 pm
TALISAY CITY, Negros Occidental – The Amakusa City in Japan is tapping Negros Occidental as its tourism partner in the Philippines. On Thursday, the Amakusa Tourism Promotion Team presented attractions to Negrense stakeholders in a meeting, which is part of the Tourism Business Exchange Program… Read More
Palawan among CNN's most beautiful islands list
September 26, 2019, 4:46 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine government, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), welcomed the continuous recognition of Palawan for its pristine beaches and clear water with CNN Travel recently citing the island's allure to foreigners. “Our rehabilitation efforts to preserve the beauty of Palawan… Read More
Duty Free, Alipay expand partnership
September 24, 2019, 2:08 pm
MANILA -- Duty Free Philippines (DFP) is expanding its partnership with Alipay, China's biggest mobile payment platform, by including benefits and rewards to its current online payment system. The move, which sought to attract the lucrative Chinese clientele, will feature up to 20% discount on… Read More
PH opens 1st int'l dive expo in Manila
September 21, 2019, 10:42 am
MANILA -- The country's first international dive expo was launched Friday in a bid to further position the Philippines as a premier dive hub in Asia. The Philippine International Dive Expo (Phidex), hosted by the Department of Tourism (DOT), began at the Conrad Manila in Pasay City on Friday and… Read More
PH's Masungi Georeserve receives UNWTO recognition
September 13, 2019, 11:05 am
MANILA -- The Masungi Georeserve in Rizal province has received an international recognition for its sustainable tourism practices at the annual World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Awards in Saint Petersburg, Russia on Thursday. Masungi Georeserve was nominated last year as a global finalist for… Read More
DOT trains Mandarin-speaking tour guides
September 10, 2019, 3:35 pm
MANILA-- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is training Filipino tour guides to further cater to the growing numbers of Chinese tourists in the Philippines, a ranking official bared Tuesday. "We're already in the process of accepting applications for our Mandarin tour guide training. It's a… Read More
Travel, tourism is PH largest sector in 2018: report
September 7, 2019, 6:43 pm
MANILA -- Travel and tourism was the Philippines' largest sector in 2018, having a 24.7-percent share in the nation's gross domestic product, according to a study by a global body that represents the private sector of travel and tourism. "Travel & Tourism’s contribution to employment during 2018… Read More
4.8M foreign tourists visit PH from January-July
September 6, 2019, 7:48 pm
MANILA-- The steady growth of Philippine tourist arrivals is evident with the 4,852,107 foreigners who visited the country from January to July 2019, a 12.36 percent growth from the same period last year, according to latest figures released by the Department of Tourism (DOT). Tourism chief… Read More
Korean beauty brands enter Duty Free PH
September 6, 2019, 1:56 pm
MANILA – A total of 31 Korean beauty brands offered cheaper than those sold in department stores are now available in Duty Free Philippines (DFP) outlets, the state-owned corporation announced Friday. “To date, we have about 31 K-Beauty brands, two of which are DFP exclusives,” chief… Read More
DOT, Emirates tie up to promote PH in Europe, Middle East
September 5, 2019, 3:31 pm
MANILA -- Dubai-based Emirates and the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday inked a memorandum of agreement that would promote the Philippines in the Middle East, Europe, and other markets being serviced by the Gulf carrier. Under the agreement, DOT and Emirates will jointly market promotions,… Read More
CNN picks Vigan as one of Asia's most picturesque towns
September 4, 2019, 8:48 pm
MANILA -- Atlanta-based CNN has picked Vigan, Ilocos Sur as one of the "most beautiful towns" in Asia for its heritage and architecture dating back to Spanish colonial-era. In a statement on Wednesday, the Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the selection, agreeing that Vigan’s heritage and… Read More
Focus on uniqueness of places to harness tourism prospects
September 4, 2019, 6:44 pm
MANILA-- Developed cities lacking in the usual nature and heritage destinations can still harness the potential to attract tourists by focusing on its "unique characteristics" and products it can offer, a World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) official said on Wednesday. "I think you got to look at… Read More
PNP, DOT ink deal for safer tourist destinations
September 2, 2019, 8:47 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) and Department of Tourism (DOT) on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further strengthen a partnership that ensures the safety and security of local and foreign tourists through the Tourist-Oriented Police for Community Order and… Read More
Luring tourists through Filipino food, flavors
September 1, 2019, 4:42 pm
MANILA -- Food native to the destination is already established as a key element in luring tourists. This is why the Department of Tourism (DOT) is seeking to accentuate attention on unique Filipino cuisine and the experience that goes along with it to attract more visitors to the country. "Food… Read More
4 new declared PH destinations to get DOT support
September 1, 2019, 4:06 pm
MANILA -- The four declared tourist destinations in Nueva Ecija and Ilocos Sur are slated to receive significant attention and assistance on infrastructure, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat assured. "It's written in the law that TIEZA should be actively helping the… Read More
'Eats More Fun': DOT, Jollibee partner for food tourism promotion
September 1, 2019, 12:52 pm
MANILA -- Giving a twist to the country's tourism slogan, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and popular food brand Jollibee have partnered to promote the unique Filipino cuisines and flavors under the new "Eats More Fun in the Philippines" campaign. In an interview, Tourism Secretary Bernadette… Read More
Bangsamoro: A basin of undiscovered destinations
August 30, 2019, 9:30 pm
MANILA -- The newly-established Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), composed of Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Tawi-Tawi, Sulu, and Basilan, is not only a melting pot of diverse cultures but also a basin of unspoiled destinations the people have yet to discover. At the 30th… Read More
AirAsia offers exclusive seat sale for PH Travel Mart attendees
August 30, 2019, 7:38 pm
MANILA -- From August 30 to September 1, AirAsia Philippines will be offering a seat sale exclusive for the attendees of the Philippine Travel Mart at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Visitors can score base fares as low as PHP790 for domestic routes, and as low as PHP1,690 for… Read More
