Travel and Tourism
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
Quezon’s famous Borawan beach getaway island now energized
December 13, 2018, 11:04 am
PADRE BURGOS, Quezon – Two island villages of Lipata and Tulay-Buhangin in this laidback and 4th class town in the Bondoc Peninsula are now energized, after electricity was brought here via submarine cables. Padre Burgos Mayor Roger A. Panganiban on Wednesday said local officials, townsfolk and… Read More
DOT launches 'Kain Na!' in Calabarzon
December 8, 2018, 1:57 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday launched the Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon (Calabarzon) leg of the country's culinary tourism project, "Kain Na!" (Let's Eat!). Poised to introduce the specialties, as well as new dishes that mostly highlight the region’s rich… Read More
Duty Free Philippines to go online by end of December
December 5, 2018, 6:51 pm
MANILA-- The Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) is expected to go online by end of December 2018 as the state-owned corporation signed on Wednesday a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with its first official online shopping service provider, Speed Regalo. Once the website is operational,… Read More
Let us travel up north!
December 1, 2018, 5:13 pm
ILOILO CITY -- If you wish to explore the myriad of natural attractions that remain undiscovered by many, Northern Luzon is your destination – what with its mountain ranges, valleys, white sand beaches, and captivating sights, not to mention the rich culture of its locals. Isabela This province… Read More
AirAsia PH eyes more upgrades, services for passengers
November 29, 2018, 7:40 pm
MANILA -- AirAsia Philippines is in the midst of enhancing digital offerings and looking for more ways to give passengers more convenience, its chief executive officer (CEO) said on Wednesday. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA), AirAsia Philippines CEO Dexter Comendador said for… Read More
AirAsia PH to open more routes to China, Japan in 2019
November 28, 2018, 7:47 pm
MANILA -- AirAsia Philippines will open more routes to China and Japan in 2019, its chief executive officer, Dexter Comendador, said. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Tuesday, Comendador bared that apart from adding flight frequencies in China and Korea, the airline will… Read More
DOT accredits 13 new deaf tour guides
November 28, 2018, 7:45 pm
MANILA -- Thirteen new deaf tour guides, who underwent training in March, were accredited this month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Wednesday. The accreditation was in line with the DOT's bid for a barrier-free tourism that also caters to the needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs)… Read More
AirAsia eyes Bohol-Panglao airport as 5th hub
November 28, 2018, 6:22 pm
MANILA — AirAsia Philippines will make the newly-opened Bohol-Panglao International Airport as its next hub. In an exclusive interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Tuesday, AirAsia Philippines chief executive officer Dexter Comendador said he plans to make the country's first… Read More
CebuPac to go stricter on check-in baggage allowance
November 27, 2018, 8:51 pm
MANILA -- Local carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) will now be stricter in implementing the check-in baggage allowance, an executive told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Tuesday. This means that the carrier will monitor how many pieces of luggage a passenger will check in, based on the baggage weight… Read More
