Travel and Tourism
Aviation execs defend looming increase in NAIA aeronautical fees
June 14, 2024, 7:56 pm
MANILA – Aviation officials have defended the looming increase in aeronautical charges at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), in response to stakeholders seeking guidance and clarifications on the proposed increased rates for the use of airport facilities. "Airlines are seeking… Read More
Tour guides key to make PH top destination in Asia
June 14, 2024, 7:40 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – A top official of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) has encouraged professional tour guides to do their share in helping achieve the vision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to make the country a top tourist destination in Asia. TPB Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita… Read More
DOT bags back-to-back wins at GovMedia Conference & Awards
June 14, 2024, 11:40 am
SINGAPORE – The Department of Tourism (DOT) received two awards at the GovMedia Conference & Awards 2024 for its flagship programs – the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) that provides convenience and comfort to tourists, as well as its Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) training program that… Read More
Batangas to promote art tourism on Independence Day
June 11, 2024, 7:26 pm
BATANGAS CITY – The provincial government here is taking advantage of the country’s 126th Independence Day to promote the works of Batangueño artists in hopes of getting a piece of the global art tourism market. In an interview on Tuesday, Amado Hagos, culture and arts head at the Provincial… Read More
Centro de Turismo Intramuros elevates tourist experience
June 9, 2024, 2:16 pm
MANILA – To enhance the tourist experience and educate the people, especially the younger generation, about the rich history of the Walled City of Manila, the government launched on Sunday the Centro de Turismo Intramuros. The new tourist hub is located along Calle Arzobispo, within the ruins of… Read More
DOT stages ‘Treasures of SOX’ travel, trade expo in Manila
June 8, 2024, 5:13 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is staging a three-day travel and trade expo to showcase the diverse crafts and tourism destinations of the Soccsksargen region and attract potential visitors from Manila. The 6th Treasures of SOX: A Travel and Trade Expo is being held at the Midtown… Read More
Festival to promote Antique as a dive destination
June 7, 2024, 3:33 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The 1st Kruhay Dive Festival kicked off in Antique on Friday to promote several areas in the province as diving destinations. Department of Tourism Regional Director Crisanta Marlene Rodriguez said the province has several beautiful dive spots needing… Read More
Sultan Kudarat open to tourists, named next DOT rest area site
June 6, 2024, 10:30 pm
TACURONG, Sultan Kudarat – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has named Sultan Kudarat as the next location for its flagship Tourist Rest Area (TRA), signaling its confidence in the province’s tourism growth potential. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco led the groundbreaking for the TRA in… Read More
Lake Sebu gets DOT backing on docking facility dev’t
June 6, 2024, 8:10 pm
LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has promised to support the development of a docking facility in the famed Lake Sebu. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco made the commitment on the sidelines of the four-day Philippine Experience Program (PEP): Soccsksargen at the Punta… Read More
PH targets more inbound, local tourists to Soccsksargen
June 6, 2024, 5:01 pm
LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is staging its ninth Philippine Experience Program (PEP) in Soccsksargen (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos), reintroducing the region as a destination ready for both international and local… Read More
Laoag-Basco flight suspended due to heavy rains
June 5, 2024, 7:22 pm
LAOAG CITY – Regional carrier Sky Pasada suspended its Laoag-Basco flight on Wednesday afternoon due to heavy rains, stranding at least 11 passengers at the Laoag International Airport. One of the stranded passengers, Bernardo Ver from Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, told the Philippine News Agency that… Read More
PH hosts 1st UN tourism confab on gastronomy
June 5, 2024, 4:54 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is set to host the inaugural UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific from June 26 to 27, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Wednesday. The event is expected to gather some 300 attendees, including ministers from UN member-states,… Read More
DOT: Tourism activities in Canlaon City suspended amid eruption
June 5, 2024, 1:33 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday announced the suspension of activities in tourism sites within Canlaon City following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon early this week. In a public advisory, the DOT advised travelers to monitor current bulletins and maintain active awareness of… Read More
Restaurants urged to become Muslim-friendly
June 4, 2024, 3:41 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is encouraging restaurants to become Halal certified as it expects more Muslim tourists to visit the Philippines after securing the “emerging Muslim-friendly destination” title for another year. In a Bagong Pilipinas interview on Tuesday,… Read More
Cebu Pacific to add more flights to Tacloban
June 3, 2024, 5:40 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Budget carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) is adding more flights to this city from hubs in Manila and Cebu starting in July to accommodate the rising number of passengers from and to the regional capital of Eastern Visayas. Carmina Romero, CEB’s director for corporate communications,… Read More
PH retains ‘emerging Muslim-friendly destination’ title
June 1, 2024, 6:00 pm
MANILA – The Philippines retained its title as an emerging Muslim-friendly destination for the second straight year, according to the latest citations released by Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2024. The citation for another Emerging Muslim-friendly non-Organisation… Read More
Leyte elderlies tapped for DOT's community tour guiding program
May 30, 2024, 3:10 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Some 35 senior citizens from Tacloban City and nearby Palo town completed a community tour guide training program as part of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) goal to make tour guides inclusive of all sectors. The seven-day training included topics on first aid, Filipino… Read More
La Union completes cultural mapping
May 29, 2024, 5:07 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – La Union has completed the validation of a total of 359 cultural elements in the province as part of the provincial government’s bid to promote heritage preservation. The list includes 111 elements in the natural heritage domain, 104 intangible cultural heritage, 71… Read More
Experience Northern Mindanao: A nature, cultural immersion
May 29, 2024, 10:28 am
MANILA – Northern Mindanao is not only home to three of Southeast Asia’s most lush nature parks – Mt. Kitanglad, Mt. Malindang, and Mt. Hibok-Hibok – but also to a vibrant culture and tradition that its indigenous groups have carefully preserved to this day. These diverse offerings were… Read More
DOT seeks unified ‘Love the Philippines’ branding
May 27, 2024, 5:25 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pushing for a unified and consistent presentation of the "Love the Philippines" tourism brand across various platforms and materials. During a gathering of tourism stakeholders at the Summit Hotel here Monday, DOT Assistant Secretary Gissela… Read More
