Travel and Tourism
Israel offers aid to PH tour operators
November 27, 2018, 7:34 pm
MANILA-- Tel Aviv is ready to shoulder up to 50 percent of the advertising cost of Filipino tour operators who will promote and craft package tours to Israel. "We don't have specific criteria. The only criteria is you should promote Israel. What we need is package, basically, Israel only, and that… Read More
Cruise tourism industry emerges in Ilocos
November 27, 2018, 6:24 pm
NEW FAVORITE. Cruise ship passengers savor the scene at the international seaport of Currimao town in Ilocos Norte, an emerging major port of call for international cruise lines. (File Photo by Leilanie G. Adriano)LAOAG CITY — Cruise tourism is emerging as a sunrise industry in Ilocos region, as… Read More
Camiguin: A beach, trek, and lanzones paradise
November 25, 2018, 5:21 pm
MANILA -- Next to the inviting beaches and an adventurous trek to its Mt. Hibok-Hibok, lanzones is the craze in Camiguin during the “ber” months of the year. In its season, this pebble-like fruit hiding a sweet and tangy flesh inside is what you'll see everywhere in the small island -- as a… Read More
DOT launches food, travel fest in Cagayan de Oro
November 23, 2018, 7:19 pm
A participant prepares food samples to guests at the "Kaon Ta" food and travel festival organized by the Department of Tourism Region, during the opening ceremony Friday, November 23, at the Centrio Mall in Cagayan de Oro. (Photo by Ercel Maandig) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY--The Department of Tourism in… Read More
Hokkaido officials support PAL's Sapporo route
November 21, 2018, 8:05 pm
SAPPORO ROUTE. Executives of flag carrier Philippine Airlines and Hokkaido government officials pose for a photo after their meeting in PAL's Manila office on Wednesday (Nov. 21, 2018). The Japanese visitors gave their support for PAL's upcoming Sapporo route, aimed to attract more tourists from… Read More
TIEZA registers last 3 tourism enterprises for 2018
November 20, 2018, 4:45 pm
MANILA -- The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) on Tuesday registered three new tourism enterprises inside the Flagship Tourism Enterprise Zone (FTEZ) in San Vicente, Palawan and in Boracay, Aklan. TIEZA Chief Operating Officer Pocholo Paragas awarded the certificates of… Read More
Mindoro eyed as PH's tuna sport fishing capital
November 17, 2018, 3:05 pm
MAMBURAO, Occidental Mindoro -- In some parts of the country, it is the literal mineral that seamen try to dredge. But in Mindoro, it is mining the living and flipping the "new gold of the sea" -- the yellowfin tuna. Already established as a source of livelihood for the island, fisherfolk in… Read More
Belgium lauds Boracay rehab, PH bid on sustainable tourism
November 17, 2018, 11:49 am
MANILA -- The Duterte administration's decision to rehabilitate Boracay was a "good decision" after all, Belgian Ambassador to Manila Michel Goffin said Thursday. "Let's be frank, when you cleaned Boracay, when you cleaned El Nido, this is a very good decision. President (Rodrigo) Duterte is doing… Read More
DOT cancels 4th Madrid Fusión Manila
November 16, 2018, 5:01 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday officially announced that the fourth edition of the Madrid Fusión Manila, which was previously set for April 2019, has been cancelled. The agency is apparently shifting the focus of its resources to sectors that will require funding,… Read More
Birdwatchers await return of Great Cormorant to Paoay
November 16, 2018, 3:51 pm
LAOAG CITY — Bird watchers all over the Philippines are eager to witness the return of the great cormorant, a migratory bird known for its matted feathers, come Nov.19. The locals of Paoay, Ilocos Norte are the most excited of all, as flocks of this bird species naturally migrate to this town,… Read More
AirAsia launches credit card for passengers
November 15, 2018, 6:57 pm
MANILA -- AirAsia Philippines, in partnership with RCBC, launched the AirAsia credit card on Wednesday evening in Taguig City. During the launch, AirAsia Philippines chief executive officer Dexter Comendador said the credit card aims to provide AirAsia passengers with more opportunities and perks… Read More
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel reopens renovated 'BELLOVISTO' bar
November 14, 2018, 8:57 pm
Views from newly renovated BELLOVISTO Bar on the 40th floor of The Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya, Tokyo: (From left) Mount Fuji, the Tokyo Tower, and the Shibuya Scramble CrossingTOKYO -- Amid Shibuya's rapid urban evolution and increasing demand from inbound tourists, the Cerulean Tower… Read More
Filipino youths impressed with Xiamen City
November 13, 2018, 7:31 pm
DAGUPAN CITY -- Filipino delegates to the first-ever Philippines-China Youth Friendly Exchange Program commended the technological advances and the preserved Chinese cultural heritage in Xiamen City in China. “Very impressive ang Xiamen. Ang ganda ganda ng city, nakuha nila yong mga industries… Read More
Duty Free PH to start accepting Alipay, WeChat payments
November 13, 2018, 7:22 pm
MANILA-- State-owned Duty Free Philippines will start accepting payment via Chinese mobile payment applications WeChat and Alipay by the end of November 2018. Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) signed on Tuesday a memorandum of agreement with the two Chinese firms that developed the… Read More
Duty Free lights Xmas tree in newest outlet
November 13, 2018, 5:06 pm
MANILA – The state-owned Duty Free Philippines Corp. (DFPC) signaled the start of the Christmas season during a tree-lighting ceremony at its newest downtown outlet, the Luxe Duty Free, at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. The ceremony was led by Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat… Read More
Puyat eyes closure of non-compliant El Nido resorts
November 12, 2018, 8:04 pm
MANILA-- Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on Monday said she recommended to President Rodrigo Duterte the closure of non-compliant tourism establishments in El Nido. Puyat wrote to the local government unit of El Nido in September 2018, urging them to address the easement issues and… Read More
Tinindag Festival boosts Taysan's culinary, ecotourism
November 12, 2018, 6:56 pm
MANILA-- The first-ever Tinindag Festival is poised to boost Taysan, Batangas' sustainable tourism pinned on nature adventure and culinary adventure, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Monday. The week-long celebration of the 100th founding anniversary of Taysan, culminating into the Tinindag… Read More
AirAsia opens Clark-Seoul flight
November 7, 2018, 7:36 pm
CLARK, Pampanga – Philippines AirAsia will open its newest flight out of Clark International Airport (CRK) to Seoul, Korea starting Jan. 19, 2019 with introductory fares as low as PHP1,990. AirAsia Philippines CEO Capt. Dexter Comendador announced this on Wednesday, adding that the opening of… Read More
Baguio Christmas Village adopts Singapore, Dubai attractions
November 7, 2018, 7:09 pm
SANTA'S GARDEN. Early birds take a peek at Baguio Country Club's famed Christmas Village during the soft opening of the yearly event on Oct. 27, 2018. This year, the Christmas Village carries the banner 'Santa's Garden,' as it adopts the concept of Singapore's Gardens by the Bay and the Dubai… Read More
Occidental Mindoro: A promising sustainable tourism hub
November 2, 2018, 9:23 pm
A photographer from the San Jose Tourism Office tries to capture a panoramic view of the mangrove forest on Ilin Island. (Photo by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora)OCCIDENTAL MINDORO — Occidental Mindoro offers more than its awe-inspiring views of paddy fields and mountain ranges. With unspoiled white… Read More
