Travel and Tourism
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
PH wants to share Boracay rehab experience to ASEAN member states
January 23, 2019, 7:40 am
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) has expressed intent to share its Boracay rehabilitation experience and strategies to members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). "We wish to share the Philippines' experience in the rehabilitation of our top sun-and-beach tourism… Read More
Filipinos warned vs. carrying personal defense weapons to HK
January 11, 2019, 9:52 pm
MANILA-- FiIipinos visiting or transiting through Hong Kong are advised on Friday against bringing restricted items such as personal defense weapons after a Filipino student was detained by airport authorities for carrying extendable batons in his luggage. The Filipino student bound for Canada was… Read More
DOT backs Manila Bay rehab
January 9, 2019, 9:37 pm
MANILA-- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday expressed full support for the government's initiative to clean-up and revive the polluted Manila Bay by replicating the same rehabilitation strategy used in Boracay. In a statement, the agency noted that such efforts "are for the best interest… Read More
2019 travel expo promises cheap tours, services
January 9, 2019, 5:22 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) on Wednesday invited Filipinos to its 2019 Travel Tour Expo (TTE), expected to gather more than 400 exhibitors that offer markdowns on travel packages and services to international and domestic destinations. TTE organizing committee… Read More
Manila Bay rehab gets backing of PTAA
January 9, 2019, 4:37 pm
MANILA -- An official of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) has expressed support for the government's plan to rehabilitate Manila Bay, a major fishing ground. "Anything for the improvement of tourism, the PTAA would definitely support, especially if it's for the objective of… Read More
PAL eyes Tel Aviv route
January 8, 2019, 7:18 pm
MANILA -- Philippine Airlines (PAL) president and chief executive officer, Jaime Bautista, said Tuesday the carrier eyes offering the Tel Aviv, Israel route. "There's a clamor for it, and the (Philippine) government approached us and asked us to study having this route," he said during the launch… Read More
Cavite: An emerging food destination south of Manila
January 4, 2019, 6:00 pm
KAWIT, Cavite – Cavite is gradually boosting the food and beverage industry on top of its manufacturing hub, leveraging its "most populous" status to high consumption in retail services as among the top drivers of the province’s economy. Given this direction, the Provincial Tourism and… Read More
Cebu Pacific continues expansion, expects new aircraft by Q1 2019
December 20, 2018, 12:59 am
MANILA -- Local carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) continues its expansion, and is expecting the delivery of a new aircraft, its first A31NEO, by the first quarter of next year, the airline announced on Wednesday. "Our latest aircraft, an A321CEO, was delivered over the weekend. We now have a total fleet… Read More
Balangiga bells' return fuels historical curiosity in east Samar
December 16, 2018, 10:37 am
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Saturday said the return of the Balangiga Bells to Eastern Samar, 117 years after it was taken to the United States, will fuel curiosity among local and foreign tourists alike in the history of the region. “We, at DOT, are so happy for the people of… Read More
