Travel and Tourism
Prix Versailles picks CRK one of world’s most beautiful airports
November 10, 2023, 6:43 pm
CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga – For its exceptional architecture and design, Clark International Airport (CRK) has been named as one of the 24 world’s most beautiful airports by the prestigious Prix Versailles, the World Architecture and Design Award at the United Nations Educational,… Read More
Australian cruise ship docks in Marinduque, boosting local tourism
November 8, 2023, 6:46 pm
BOAC, Marinduque – The struggling tourism industry in this province got a boost on Wednesday when 73 Australian tourists arrived in Cawit Port here aboard the cruise ship Coral Adventurer. Their arrival has been eagerly anticipated with provincial authorities drumming-up publicity over social… Read More
Cruise ship brings 2.7K guests to Boracay Island
November 7, 2023, 6:05 pm
ILOILO CITY – Boracay Island welcomes its second visiting cruise ship for this month and the fourth for this year, carrying 2,700 guests and crew on Tuesday. The MS Westerdam cruise ship of the Holland America Line came four days after the MV Norwegian Jewel of the Norwegian Cruise Line and… Read More
Korean Air increases Manila flights
November 6, 2023, 5:56 pm
MANILA – South Korea's flag carrier Korean Air (KAL) has increased its daily services between Incheon and Manila to thrice daily. "Incheon-Manila has always been a popular route, and the demand this winter is expected to be even stronger," KAL Spokesperson Kamin Jeong told the Philippine News… Read More
Gov’t to implement measures extending e-Visas of foreigners
November 5, 2023, 12:28 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the government is already fine-tuning some measures aimed at extending the electronic visas (e-Visas) issued to foreigners. “We will find a way to do it. But we are doing it (extending the e-Visa),” President Marcos said during the courtesy… Read More
DOT: Tourism deal to bring in more Japanese visitors to PH
November 4, 2023, 5:37 pm
MANILA – The newly signed tourism deal between Japan and the Philippines will complement the Philippine government’s push to fast-track tourism recovery and boost the arrival of Japanese visitors. On the sidelines of Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Manila on Nov. 3, the… Read More
PAL cancels several Dipolog flights in Nov. due to runway repair
November 3, 2023, 5:01 pm
MANILA – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced the cancellation of Dipolog flights on several days this November, to give way for the airport's runway repair. Canceled Dipolog flights to and from Manila are those on Nov. 15, 22, 26 and 29, PAL said in an advisory on Friday. The… Read More
Luxury cruise ship arrives with over 300 visitors in Puerto Princesa
November 2, 2023, 3:54 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan — A luxury ocean liner dropped anchor in this city’s port on Thursday, signaling broader opportunities for the local tourism industry. The MS Silver Whisper, touted as a cruise ship for the rich and famous, arrived at slightly past 7 a.m., bringing 382 vacationers and… Read More
DOT-Bicol seeks funding for 1st hot air balloon fest in Albay
October 28, 2023, 10:12 am
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) 5 (Bicol) is now sourcing funds for the holding of the first-ever hot air balloon festival in the region to be held here next year. Herbie Aguas, DOT-5 director, said in an interview on Friday that they have been coordinating with the office of Ako… Read More
Nativity is mainstay, center-stage in Christmas village
October 26, 2023, 7:00 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Nativity scene that keeps on giving. This is what Baguio Country Club’s Christmas Village has to offer as it retains the Nativity and re-enactment of the scene as a mainstay and center stage of the attraction, which has been drawing a large number of locals and tourists… Read More
PH gov’t banks on esports to boost tourism
October 25, 2023, 9:01 pm
MANILA – The government is banking on the rise of esports to attract more tourists to the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Wednesday. In a ceremony in Quezon City, DOT and gaming developer MOONTON Games signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to facilitate tours for local and… Read More
Romania keen to help PH promote emerging destinations
October 25, 2023, 8:59 pm
MANILA – Romania is keen to develop ties with the Philippines in the area of tourism as it expressed its interest in helping promote its emerging destinations, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Wednesday. The support was conveyed during a meeting between Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia… Read More
PH vies for 4 international tourism awards
October 25, 2023, 2:21 pm
MANILA – With four nominations under its belt this year, the Philippines is defending its back-to-back title as the World’s Leading Beach Destination and World’s Leading Dive Destination at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA), dubbed as the Oscars of the travel industry. The… Read More
La Union aims for sustainable, responsible surfing break
October 24, 2023, 8:58 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan - The 17th La Union Surfing Break will be held from Nov. 3 to 5 in the municipalities of San Juan, Bacnotan, and Luna to again promote sustainable and responsible tourism. Assistant supervising tourism officer Julius Manabat, in a phone interview with the Philippine News… Read More
Oriental Mindoro eyed as next top cruise destination
October 24, 2023, 1:03 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is setting its eyes on Oriental Mindoro as its next major cruise destination, with a new cruise terminal expected to rise in Puerto Galera by 2025. In an interview Monday, Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 4-B (Mimaropa) officer-in-charge Director Roberto Alabado III… Read More
Mindoro ready to welcome tourists back after oil spill crisis: Frasco
October 23, 2023, 9:59 pm Updated on October 23, 2023, 10:03 pm
MANILA – Oriental Mindoro is ready to welcome tourists after recovering from the impact of an oil spill that plagued the province in February, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Monday. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco made the announcement as the DOT formally caps its alternative livelihood… Read More
PH wants global framework on measuring sustainable tourism
October 19, 2023, 5:31 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is calling for the adoption of a global framework that would measure sustainability in tourism. During the 25th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly in Uzbekistan, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said the Philippines endorses the… Read More
DOT names 15 destinations getting P180M in tourism fund
October 17, 2023, 12:41 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has identified the 15 local government units (LGUs) that will get a combined tourism funding worth PHP180 million under its new Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC) initiative. In a statement Tuesday, the DOT said the 15 were shortlisted from 90 LGUs that… Read More
Bacolod City eyeing chartered flights from Korea
October 16, 2023, 8:51 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said on Monday the city government will make arrangements for chartered flights from Incheon, Korea to Bacolod-Silay Airport to transport about 3,000 tourist-golfers here early next year. "I received a letter from a tour agency or from a group that… Read More
PH named Asia's best cruise destination
October 16, 2023, 1:41 pm
MANILA – The Philippines clinched for the first time the title of Asia's Best Cruise Destination 2023 at the World Cruise Awards in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the award is a "big win for Philippine tourism as it reflects a resounding global… Read More
