Travel and Tourism
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
PH int'l visitors in Jan-Sept. reach 6.16M
November 9, 2019, 9:11 am
MANILA -- The Philippine tourism industry has sustained its growth as inbound visitor count increased steadily since January, surpassing the six million mark by the end of September, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Friday. According to the latest data released by the DOT, the Philippines… Read More
DOT lauds Cebu inclusion in new UNESCO Network of Creative Cities
November 8, 2019, 10:16 am
MANILA -- Cebu's inclusion in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Network of Creative Cities affirms the wellspring of creative talent in the Queen City of the South, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Friday as it hailed the recognition. On October 30,… Read More
Select Filipino travelers to get addt'l discounts at Duty Free PH
November 1, 2019, 8:17 am
MANILA -- Filipinos traveling abroad who booked their trip from Duty Free Philippines' (DFP) official partners will get exclusive "value for money" shopping deals on top of the already tax-free products offered at DFP. The marketing campaign announced on Thursday will give a five percent discount… Read More
Mt. Samat launches 3D AR-enhanced war museum
October 31, 2019, 9:31 pm
MANILA-- Tourist can now experience an enhanced trip at the historical Mt. Samat Shrine of Valor as it launched Thursday its augmented reality-enhanced war museum, the first heritage site to offer such digital innovation in the country. “The introduction of the 3D Augmented Reality feature in… Read More
2 PH airports cited on 'SleepingInAirport's Best' list
October 30, 2019, 5:18 pm
MANILA -- Iloilo International Airport ranked 18th while Mactan Cebu International Airport placed 16th on the 2019 Sleeping In Airport's Best Airports in Asia list, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced on Wednesday. The list is based on the airport sleepers' guide and… Read More
DOT sees surge in domestic, foreign tourists for Undas 2019
October 29, 2019, 10:05 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is anticipating a surge of local and foreign visitors in the upcoming observance of All Saints' Day this year. “The forthcoming All Saints’ Day celebration is one of the long weekend holidays that vacation takers and travelers take advantage of. We… Read More
AirAsia launches Manila-Bacolod flights
October 28, 2019, 9:00 pm
SILAY CITY -- Low-cost carrier AirAsia launched its Manila-Bacolod flights on Sunday, coinciding with the highlights of the 40th MassKara Festival. “We’re so happy that we are finally in Bacolod. This is our second route in Western Visayas and 12th in our domestic destinations. We’re also… Read More
NegOcc's Mambukal Resort launches 'river dining' day tour
October 26, 2019, 5:33 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The provincial government-run Mambukal Resort in Murcia, Negros Occidental is offering a day tour package dubbed “Kaon ta sa Suba” (Let’s eat by the river) every weekend. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson on Friday led the formal opening of the resort’s newest attraction with… Read More
DOT feted in Japan for Boracay rehab
October 25, 2019, 11:09 am
MANILA -- The Philippine government's efforts in rehabilitating world-renowned island resort Boracay continue receiving praises as the prestigious Japan Tourism Awards (JTA) feted the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday. The award-giving body cited the "socially advanced initiatives" of the… Read More
PH, India ink pact to expand ties on tourism, hospitality sector
October 23, 2019, 12:49 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of India recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to encourage bilateral cooperation between the Philippines and India in the areas of tourism, trade, and hospitality sector. Signing the document were… Read More
