Travel and Tourism
Win trips to Palawan in DOT's 'Keep the Fun Going' campaign
May 18, 2022, 2:30 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) will raffle all-expenses-paid trips to Palawan in its latest tourism campaign, "Keep the Fun Going". The campaign builds on the gains of the Save Our Spots (SOS) program, which sought to educate travelers about becoming responsible tourists. “The DOT… Read More
Cebu City cops beef up security for ‘late summer’ travelers
May 16, 2022, 6:33 pm
CEBU CITY – The Cebu City police on Monday said it started to beef up security in tourist destinations and some areas of convergence here as the city expects an influx of local and foreign tourists following the lowered coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) alert status. Lt. Col. Ma. Theresa… Read More
Flight frequencies to several domestic destinations increase
May 12, 2022, 8:15 pm
MANILA – Local carriers Philippine Airlines (PAL) and AirAsia Philippines on Thursday announced the increase in its flight frequencies to several domestic destinations this month. In an advisory posted on its Facebook page, PAL said flights between Manila and Bohol, and Batanes, will be… Read More
Nayong Pilipino, DOH promote mental health through green space
May 7, 2022, 6:59 pm
MANILA – The Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) has partnered with the Department of Health (DOH) in a tree planting activity on Friday to bring mental health benefits to all. The noise, pollution, overcrowding, and the series of lockdowns appear to be taking a toll on our mental health. Thus,… Read More
DOT positions PH as top medical tourism destination
May 4, 2022, 4:54 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is planning to boost medical tourism in the Philippines, banking on the country's world-class physicians and Filipino brand of caring. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on Wednesday said the pandemic-induced crisis has brought into light the… Read More
Clark airport’s new terminal building officially opens
May 2, 2022, 4:51 pm
CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga – The Clark International Airport (CRK) on Monday officially soft-launched its new terminal building with a ceremonial water cannon salute to the first departing and arriving flights from Jetstar Asia and Cebu Pacific Air. Operated by the Luzon International Premiere… Read More
Increased tourist arrivals seen with more flights via Clark
May 2, 2022, 2:22 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is seeing a boost in tourist arrivals in the coming months as Clark International Airport added more flights in its new passenger terminal beginning May 2. Dubbed as a new world-class gateway, Clark International Airport’s new passenger terminal… Read More
Food Month showcases culinary heritage, slow food, biodiversity
April 30, 2022, 10:56 am
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Iloilo Provincial Culture, Arts, History, and Tourism Office have teamed up to promote the region’s cultural heritage and slow food ingredients, and bring back biodiversity to celebrate the Filipino Food Month in Western Visayas. “We at… Read More
2022 Manila Coffee Festival opens in Intramuros
April 30, 2022, 10:13 am
MANILA – The 2022 Manila Coffee Festival formally opened in Intramuros on Friday, gathering 5,000 coffee aficionados, growers, and distributors in one place. Intramuros Administration chief Guiller Asido called the launch a success, with the 5,000 allocated passes for the first day alone… Read More
PH eyed as next location for blockbuster 'Crazy Rich Asians'
April 29, 2022, 8:32 am
MANILA – The Philippines may just be the next location for the Hollywood blockbuster "Crazy Rich Asians". At the recent World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit, Singapore-born American novelist Kevin Kwan, who authored Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend, and Rich People Problems, said… Read More
2022 'breakthrough' year for pandemic-hit hospitality sector
April 28, 2022, 5:48 pm
MANILA – The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) is seeing 2022 as a "breakthrough" year for the hospitality sector, with the anticipated arrival of more international tourists in the coming months. "Quarantine has now passed, we have to move forward and we're getting there slowly, of… Read More
PH pushes for ‘regenerative tourism’
April 26, 2022, 7:36 pm
MANILA – An even better and sustainable version of the Philippines' world-popular destinations -- this is what the Department of Tourism (DOT) is now pushing with the emerging calls for "regenerative tourism". In a Laging Handa briefing Tuesday, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said… Read More
Southeast Asian nations eye unified health passport
April 22, 2022, 8:45 am
MANILA – Southeast Asian nations are discussing the possibility of a unified health passport to facilitate seamless travel for tourists, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said Thursday. The official made the statement during the 2022 World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit… Read More
El Nido, Davao, Boracay popular among WTTC delegates
April 21, 2022, 9:38 pm
MANILA – Sun and beach destinations Boracay, Davao, and El Nido in Palawan top the destinations picked by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit delegates, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Thursday. The DOT said dedicated tours in Davao and El Nido have been fully booked,… Read More
PH tourism 'firmly' on road to recovery: WTTC
April 20, 2022, 6:24 pm
MANILA – The Philippine tourism industry is "firmly" on the road to recovery, with industry stakeholders forecasting that travel and tourism contribution to the economy will grow by 6.7 percent over the next 10 years.The latest World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Economic Impact Report showed… Read More
Intramuros ready for visitor influx this Holy Week
April 12, 2022, 6:09 pm
MANILA – For the first time in two years, Intramuros is opening its eight churches and chapels to Catholics for the Visita Iglesia during this year's Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. The churches are the Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Guadalupe Shrine in Fort Santiago, Shrine of Jesus,… Read More
Solon pushes whole-of-nation approach to rebuild tourism
April 11, 2022, 5:21 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker on Monday called for a whole-of-government, whole-of-nation, and whole-of-society approach to revive tourism and bolster its full recovery from the impacts of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. In a resolution released on Monday, Quezon City Rep. Alfred Vargas urged… Read More
Hotels, resorts expect high occupancy this Holy Week
April 11, 2022, 11:47 am
MANILA – Hotels and resorts are expected to enjoy high occupancy as travelers move around the country in the coming days. The Holy Week has historically been a peak period for domestic travel in the Philippines. In a news release issued Monday, Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA)… Read More
Arrivals since February reach 202K
April 8, 2022, 10:42 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) hailed the recent increase in the latest number of foreign tourist arrivals in the country, reaching 202,700 as of April 7. Based on the data generated from the One Health Pass that contains passenger and flight details, foreign arrivals from the United… Read More
PAL, AirAsia increase flight frequencies for Holy Week
April 5, 2022, 9:03 pm
MANILA – Local carriers Philippine Airlines (PAL) and AirAsia Philippines announced Tuesday the increased frequencies of several of their domestic routes this month. PAL, in an advisory, said flights between Manila and Bacolod will be five times daily starting April 8, from the current thrice a… Read More
