Travel and Tourism
PH’s recovery in travel, tourism hot topic in Routes Asia 2022
June 12, 2022, 11:43 am
DA NANG, Vietnam – The impressive ranking of the Philippines as the world’s fourth fastest-growing economy in 2021 was one of the topics that opened the discussions at the recently concluded Routes Asia 2022 held from June 6 to 8 at the Da Nang International Exhibition Fair Center. “Despite… Read More
Kain Na 2022: DOT brings gastronomy fair to Metro Manila
June 10, 2022, 5:23 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism's (DOT) flagship food festival, Kain Na 2022, is back in the National Capital Region (NCR) to bring every region's best gastronomic offers. The "Kain Na! Foodie Adventure" will run from June 9 to 12 at Ayala Malls Manila Bay's activity center, featuring 13… Read More
PTAA to hold 3-day travel expo on June 24-26
June 10, 2022, 10:59 am
MANILA – The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) is set to stage one of the biggest travel expos in the Philippines, promising big discounts on tour packages, including trips to newly reopened South Korea and Japan. At least 142 exhibitors will participate in the 29th Travel Tour Expo… Read More
Tourism governance in Cebu 'good model' for other PH destinations
June 7, 2022, 5:45 pm
MANILA – Incoming Tourism chief Christina Frasco sees Cebu's tourism governance as a "good model" for other destinations in the Philippines. In an interview with ABS-CBN News Channel on Tuesday, Frasco said coordination among tourism stakeholders and the development of lesser-known destinations… Read More
Mindanao key tourism destination; safe travel measures in place
June 6, 2022, 9:46 am
MANILA – The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) on Sunday assured that measures are in place to ensure that destinations in the southern part of the country are safe for tourists, noting that Mindanao is a key tourism destination included in its promotion activities in the past few years. "The… Read More
NegOr tourism exec seeks local registration of BnB ops
June 1, 2022, 1:31 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The head of the Provincial Tourism Unit (PTU) of Negros Oriental is seeking to have a proper listing of bed and breakfast operators in the province for proper coordination now that tourists are returning with the easing of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) quarantine… Read More
Tourism initiatives on spotlight as Cebu mayor preps for DOT post
May 31, 2022, 9:15 pm
CEBU CITY – Liloan, Cebu Mayor Ma. Christina Garcia-Frasco can share Cebu’s post-pandemic initiatives in revitalizing the country’s tourism industry, her mother Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia said on Tuesday. In a presser, Garcia thanked President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for… Read More
New mobile app seen to boost tourism in Nueva Ecija
May 31, 2022, 8:21 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The province of Nueva Ecija has launched a mobile tourism app that could help boost its local tourism industry. Tourism officer Jose Maria San Pedro said on Tuesday the easy-to-use app will allow users to know more about the rich cultural and tourist destinations… Read More
DOT spotlights PWDs, women in ‘It’s More Fun for All’ campaign
May 31, 2022, 7:46 pm
MANILA – The advocacy programs of the Department of Tourism (DOT) take center stage in “It’s More Fun for All” -- a new campaign that promotes inclusiveness and accessibility in the tourism sector. The campaign highlights DOT programs namely: Tourism Integrates, Supports and Minds… Read More
DOT ready for 'smooth turnover' to new tourism chief
May 30, 2022, 7:06 pm
MANILA – Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on Monday welcomed the appointment of Liloan, Cebu Mayor Christina Frasco as the new chief of the Department of Tourism (DOT), noting that the agency is ready for a “smooth turnover” to the new administration. In a statement, Puyat expressed… Read More
Tourism master plans seen to spur industry on 2 Cebu islands
May 30, 2022, 6:33 pm
CEBU CITY – The islands of Bantayan and Camotes are now ready to develop their tourism portfolios following the completion of the comprehensive development master plans, the Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) said on Monday. In a statement, OPAV Secretary Michael Lloyd… Read More
Tourism on rebound in Legazpi City
May 30, 2022, 3:09 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – After more than two years of restrictions due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, this city’s tourism industry is starting to rebound, with more visitors arriving in the last several months. Agapita Pacres, head of the City Tourism Office (CTO), in an interview on… Read More
CebGo's Siargao, Surigao flights canceled due to bad weather
May 30, 2022, 1:34 pm
MANILA – CebGo's flights between Manila and Siargao, as well as Manila and Surigao were canceled on Monday due to bad weather in the destination, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) reported. Canceled flights were CebGo (DG) flights 6881/6882 Manila-Surigao-Manila; and DG 6841/6842… Read More
Direct flights within BARMM begin June 9
May 27, 2022, 1:46 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Airlines will start on June 9 direct flights within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), making history as the first airline to operate the first flight within the region. In its Facebook post on Friday, PAL said flights between Cotabato and… Read More
PH unveils year of protected areas, vows protection of natl parks
May 25, 2022, 5:48 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Department of Tourism (DOT), and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) have signed a joint declaration to support the celebration of the Year of the Protected Areas or the YoPA Campaign, which promotes… Read More
Private sector gains confidence to reopen business
May 23, 2022, 4:51 pm
DAVAO CITY – The City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) here on Monday said the economic outlook is well on its way to recovery as the city's first five-star Marco Polo hotel has promised to reopen this year. "It is very welcome news. Marco Polo is an icon in Davao City's tourism industry. To… Read More
Cebu airport transfers Cebu Pacific, Cebgo domestic flights to T1
May 19, 2022, 6:04 pm
CEBU CITY – The Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority on Thursday announced that domestic flights of the Cebu Pacific Air and Cebgo will be transferred to Terminal 1 (T1), citing the need to manage the significant increase in passenger traffic. In a statement, Edilyth Maribojoc,… Read More
CebuPac resumes int'l ops via Cebu in July
May 19, 2022, 5:45 pm
MANILA – Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced Thursday afternoon the resumption of its international operations via Cebu beginning July 3. In an advisory, the carrier said the plan is to operate twice weekly between Cebu and Incheon, South Korea every Thursday and Sunday. This is the… Read More
Lucban welcomes back tourists at revived Pahiyas Festival
May 19, 2022, 8:35 am
MANILA – The town of Lucban, the land of pancit habhab and colorful kiping-decorated houses, has revived the iconic Pahiyas Festival this 2022, two years since the pandemic forced most festivals in the Philippines to go virtual. Every May 15, the agricultural towns of Quezon province celebrate… Read More
Bacolod, NegOcc tourism enterprises urged to seek accreditation
May 18, 2022, 5:29 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Tourism-Western Visayas (DOT) urged tourism enterprises in Negros Occidental and in this capital city to seek accreditation to be officially recognized for their compliance with the minimum standards for operation. On Wednesday, the DOT-6 Tourism Regulation… Read More
