MALABON -- Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Teo on Monday vowed that the agency would partner with the local government unit of Malabon to further promote its very own heritage and culinary tricycle tours."Hopefully, this will invite foreign tourists, masaya 'yan dahil wala 'yan sa... Read More
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is expecting an influx of more Chinese tourists to the country with the first-ever direct charter flight from Xiamen (XMN), a coastal city in Fujian Province of China to Puerto Princesa City (PPS), Palawan starting February 2018. On Monday, DOT... Read More
KAWIT, Cavite -- Walking into the historic Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo (MEA) is a pleasure, even as one gazes at the historical artifacts inside.The second gallery shows the “Revolution and the Declaration of Independence.” The third exhibits “The Road to the First Republic.”... Read More
MANILA --With the upcoming Madrid Fusion Manila (MFM) this April, Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo said the Philippines was "making headway" in establishing itself as a center of gastronomy in the region.During the ongoing Madrid Fusion (MF) at the Palacio del Congreso, the agency invited participants to... Read More
MANILA -- Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Corazon Teo bared the agency's plan to propose a budget for the restoration and development of historical shrines and old churches all over the archipelago to boost faith-based tourism in the country. The Philippines’ diversely-rich... Read More
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT), as it strengthens promotion of the Bring Home a Friend to the Philippines (BHAF), has now gone to Washington, D.C. to introduce the incentive program to Filipinos and Americans alike in the area.A team from the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) in New... Read More
MANILA -- Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo said the country's target of 7.5 million foreign tourists for the whole of 2018 is an inch closer with the development of MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) Roadmap 2030.MICE visitor arrivals in the Philippines... Read More
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday released its latest data on Philippine travel and tourism performance, citing an 88.67 percent jump on visitor receipts for October 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. Receipts for the month of October aggregated to about PHP31.123... Read More
MANILA -- Following the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) removal of accredited travel agencies' reserved slots for passport appointments, the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) on Tuesday appealed for the agency to reconsider its decision, stressing their slot allotment is not large... Read More
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Department of Tourism in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DOT-ARMM) is staging several festivals to lure more tourists to visit the region, including the newly-renovated majestic Bud Bongao in Tawi-TawiDOT-ARMM Secretary Ayesha Vanessa Hajar Dilangalen on Thursday said... Read More
MANILA -- Aside from focusing on prominent tourist destinations, the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday pushed for personalized "Bring Home a Friend" program per province.In a statement, DOT Secretary Wanda Teo urged locals in every region to take part in the initiative and endorse what is... Read More
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) under Secretary Wanda Teo has implemented its "first major reshuffle" of officials at the central and regional offices.Under Department Order No. 2017-101 dated December 29, 2017, at least 27 officials were reassigned and re-designated from their... Read More
MANILA -- The Travel Tour Expo (TTE), the country's biggest travel event this year, is targetting millennial travelers, said Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) President Marlene Dado Jante.The annual event organized by the PTAA opens next month and will occupy the entire SMX Convention... Read More
MANILA -- Foreseeing 1.8 billion tourists travelling around the globe by 2030, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has urged the public to ensure that impacts of tourism are "positive" and "sustainable." Given that all human activity has both advantages and disadvantages,... Read More
MANILA — Noting the steady increase in the number of Polish tourist arrivals to the Philippines and the potential of the Polish market, the Philippine government is increasing its promotion in Poland.Among the measures was the participation of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) for the first... Read More
MANILA -- Despite setbacks and challenges, the Philippine tourism industry still managed to breach past figures in 2017.Thanks to the country's hosting of two major of events this year -- the Miss Universe 2016 in January and the 31st Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in... Read More
MANILA -- When you’re in Banaue, Sagada, or any other destination in the Cordilleras, you’re immediately welcomed to cool climate, mountain ranges, and rice terraces -- the perfect environment for trekking. But what if you’re not into trekking?Banaue might be the Philippines’... Read More
MANILA -- Following a six-day trip in the Philippines with the Miss Universe delegation, the Miss Universe candidates from Canada and Malaysia have decided to extend their visit this week courtesy of Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters.In an interview, Department of Tourism Undersecretary Kat De... Read More
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – More than 900 foreign and domestic tourists were temporarily prevented Saturday morning from entering the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) cavern in Sabang, Cabayugan due to big waves.Jan Elmer Badilla, spokesperson and staff of the Puerto Princesa... Read More
MANILA -- Right after winning the Miss Universe 2017 crown last November 26, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa, together with her predecessor Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere and select candidates are set to visit Manila and parts of the Philippines this week.In a press conference Monday,... Read More
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