Travel and Tourism
Palace sees tourist arrivals to double with China as new market
February 1, 2018, 1:34 pm
MANILA -- Malacanang is expecting the country’s five million tourist arrivals to double in the coming years with China as a new market. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this comment as Chinese tourist arrivals hit 968,447 in 2017 or 43.33 percent higher compared to 675,663 Chinese… Read More
PH tourism achieves 'milestone' with 6.6-M tourist arrivals in 2017
February 1, 2018, 10:22 am
MANILA -- Amid series of political noise, security concerns, and travel advisories the Philippines faced last year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said it had achieved a "milestone" after reaching an all-time high of international tourist arrivals in 2017 at 6,620,908. This marks the… Read More
DOT leads grant of 25 ASEAN Tourism Standards Award
February 1, 2018, 9:11 am
MANILA -- A total of twenty-two hotels and three cities were awarded with the annual Association of Southeast Asian NAtions (ASEAN) Tourism Standards Awards during a ceremony led by the Department of Tourism (DOT) in Manila. The ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards is an initiative undertaken by all 10… Read More
Benguet opens new cave for spelunkers
January 31, 2018, 5:54 pm
BENGUET CAVE. Aran Cave is the new site for spelunking in the highlands of Tuba, Benguet boasting of different attractions, such as deep-colored stalactite formations of various forms, shapes, and sizes. (Photo by Tuba Municipal Tourism Office)TUBA, Benguet -- Spelunkers will have an alternative… Read More
DOT bats for more PH tourism establishments 'going green'
January 31, 2018, 4:43 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is seeking an 80 percent increase on tourism-related establishments "going green" in the next 10 years, as the agency committed to take part in further promoting sustainable tourism in the country in line with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations… Read More
Las Piñas tourism: A mix of greens and patches of history
January 31, 2018, 3:07 pm
MANILA -- While Las Piñas had long been a prominent destination for those seeking trails of history given it hosts the unique Bamboo Organ, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is stepping up efforts to further promote the whole city as an emerging tourist site as it tries to divert attention from… Read More
DOT to promote Malabon tricycle tours
January 30, 2018, 9:56 am
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
DOT sees surge in Chinese tourists with direct Xiamen-Palawan flight
January 29, 2018, 8:29 pm
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
Septuagenarian tour guides add richness to Cavite museum's stories
January 29, 2018, 4:04 pm
KAWIT, Cavite -- Walking into the historic Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo (MEA) is a pleasure, even as one gazes at the historical artifacts inside.The historic Museum of Emilio Aguinaldo in Kawit, CaviteGoing around the museum is doubly pleasing with two elderly, white-haired volunteer museum… Read More
PH makes 'headway' as gastronomy hub in Asia
January 25, 2018, 2:11 pm
The Philippines' booth at Madrid Fusion (Photo courtesy of DOT)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… Read More
DOT seeks budget for restoration of old churches
January 23, 2018, 4:17 pm
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
DOT brings BHAF to Washington
January 23, 2018, 7:08 am
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… Read More
MICE to help boost 2018 tourist arrivals target: DOT
January 20, 2018, 11:43 am
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
Latest tourism visitor receipts breach 2016 data
January 18, 2018, 4:41 am
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
Travel agencies appeal ruling on passport slots
January 17, 2018, 9:20 am
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
ARMM sets grand festivals to attract tourists
January 11, 2018, 11:10 pm
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-Tawi DOT-ARMM Secretary Ayesha Vanessa Hajar Dilangalen on Thursday… Read More
DOT pushes 'Bring Home A Friend' program
January 9, 2018, 1:46 pm
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
DOT implements 'first major' reshuffle of officials
January 9, 2018, 9:18 am
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
PH's biggest travel expo targets millennial travelers
January 8, 2018, 8:13 pm
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
UN sees 1.8-B tourists by 2030
January 5, 2018, 2:27 pm
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
