Travel and Tourism
US travel firm names Boracay among best beaches in Asia
March 2, 2019, 6:10 pm
MANILA-- Boracay's White Beach was named the ninth best beach in Asia in TripAdvisor's 2019 Travelers' Choice Award. The recognition came following the island resort's reopening after it went through a six-month intensive rehabilitation last year. The award named 24 other beaches in Asia's Bests… Read More
PRRD to tap Gray as PH tourism ambassador: DOT
February 26, 2019, 5:58 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) will continue working with Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray in promoting the Philippines as President Rodrigo Duterte seeks to tap the beauty queen as the country's tourism ambassador, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said Tuesday. "We want her to… Read More
Baguio City remains all-time favorite summer destination
February 23, 2019, 1:44 pm
MANILA -- With the scorching months of March, April and May coming soon, expect thousands of Filipinos to flock to Baguio City (aka the City of Pines) to escape the searing heat. Located 4,810 feet or 1,470 meters above sea level, the nation's Summer Capital is also known for its "Panagbenga" or… Read More
Puyat defends font, logo of refreshed PH tourism campaign
February 20, 2019, 3:24 pm
MANILA -- Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on Wednesday defended the country's refreshed tourism campaign after its new font and logo generated a few negative reactions from social media users. "The logo is inspired by woven textiles, the green is the rice terraces, the blue is the water… Read More
PH now included in Argentina's easy visa access system
February 20, 2019, 12:37 pm
MANILA -- Filipinos holding a non-immigrant B2 United States visa, who are planning to visit Argentina, may now find it easier to apply for a visa in the South American country. The Argentine government has included the Philippines among a group of selected countries that may avail of easier… Read More
DFA bares countries allowed visa-free entry to PH
February 19, 2019, 3:40 pm
MANILA -- In line with the country's refreshed tourism campaign inviting foreign tourists to the Philippines, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday released the list of nationals allowed visa-free entry to the country. The list, styled with the new font and logo for the country's… Read More
Gov't committed to ensure tourists' safety
February 18, 2019, 9:07 pm
MANILA -- Despite the recent Jolo bombings that prompted the issuance of fresh foreign travel advisories on the Philippines last month, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) assured foreign tourists the government is committed to their safety and security in the country. DILG… Read More
DOT eyes rehab in Siargao, Coron
February 18, 2019, 8:21 pm
MANILA-- The national government is serious in its bid for a sustainable tourism industry in the Philippines, Tourism chief Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said on Monday as she bared that future rehabilitation efforts are seen in Siargao and Coron. This as ongoing activities in Manila Bay, Boracay, and… Read More
PH launches refreshed tourism slogan
February 18, 2019, 6:49 pm
MANILA-- The Philippines is repurposing the word "fun" in its old tourism slogan, "It's More Fun in the Philippines", by involving the travelers themselves and incorporating sustainability in the refreshed campaign. At the unveiling ceremony on Monday, Tourism chief Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said… Read More
DOT opens one-stop shop for tourism biz in NCR
February 15, 2019, 1:40 pm
MANILA-- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is opening an express accreditation stop for primary tourism enterprises in the National Capital Region (NCR) from February 18 to 22 and from February 26 to 27. In an announcement Friday, the DOT said the initiative, in coordination with the Department of… Read More
Ensure tourism enterprises are accredited, LGUs told
February 12, 2019, 9:26 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday reiterated calls from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to all local government units (LGUs) to ensure the accreditation of primary tourism enterprises (PTEs) in their respective areas. In a memorandum issued last week,… Read More
Taiwan targets 500K Pinoy tourists in 2019
February 12, 2019, 3:18 pm
MANILA -- Taiwan targets to attract 500,000 Filipino tourists this year, a ranking officer of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau said Tuesday. Abe Chou, director of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau for Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Brunei, said more than 400,000 Filipino tourists visited Taiwan in… Read More
Japan expands presence, visa ops in Davao
February 9, 2019, 11:45 am
MANILA -- Tokyo is expanding its presence and consular operations to Mindanao, with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono inaugurating the newest Japan Consulate-General in Davao on Sunday, the Japanese Embassy here said. "We newly opened a consulate-general in Davao and its official inauguration is… Read More
Largest travel expo in PH opens
February 8, 2019, 7:40 am
MANILA -- The Philippines' largest travel fair officially opened on Thursday with the country's key tourism players all gathered at the SMX Convention Center for its ribbon-cutting ceremony. This year, the three-day 26th Travel Tour Expo (TTE) features 400 travel and tourism-related entities,… Read More
Duty Free seeks to review market needs; eyes embassies
February 5, 2019, 5:20 pm
MANILA -- A ranking official revealed on Tuesday the Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) is planning to partner with foreign posts in the Philippines to review specific needs of its markets. "(We are targeting) other nationalities that's why we tie up with different embassies to encourage… Read More
PH, new promising MICE destination for Indians
February 1, 2019, 9:55 pm
MANILA -- The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) said Friday the Philippines was recognized by India as the new promising Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions/Events (MICE) destination for the Indian market. This, after it bagged the Best National Tourist Organization award and the Award for… Read More
PH posts 7.1-M record-breaking tourist arrivals: DOT
January 24, 2019, 9:43 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines has set a record-breaking 7.1 million international tourist arrivals in 2018, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported Thursday. Data from the DOT showed that at least 7,127,168 foreign tourists visited the country, the "highest ever number" in the Philippines' tourism… Read More
Duty Free to open stores in Palawan, Bohol
January 23, 2019, 6:16 pm
MANILA -- The Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) is planning to expand its operations in Palawan and Bohol by end of this year, a ranking official said Wednesday. "We are set to open Duty Free Philippines stores in Palawan and Bohol-Panglao International Airport this year," DFPC chief… Read More
Masungi Georeserve shortlisted as 'tourism for tomorrow' finalist
January 23, 2019, 6:09 pm
MANILA -- The Masungi Georeserve in the province of Rizal is among the World Travel and Tourism Council's (WTTC) Tourism for Tomorrow 2019 finalists. Masungi Georeserve, the only Philippine destination from the 15 shortlisted finalists, will compete for the Destination Stewardship Award with… Read More
Duty Free PH sales up by 2% in 2018
January 23, 2019, 3:04 pm
MANILA -- An official on Wednesday said the Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) has reached USD217 million in its 2018 total consolidated sales, a 2 percent increase from USD213 million in 2017. "One of the factors that contributed to this growth is our partnerships with third-party online… Read More
