Travel and Tourism
DOT promotes 'more fun' brand in London’s Canary Wharf
August 16, 2017, 7:39 pm
MANILA -- Images of the Philippines’ best islands, tarsier, rice terraces, and jeepney dominated the 30 digital screens and 40 static posters inside Canary Wharf’s malls in London last week. This, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT) London Office, was part of the Philippine tourism… Read More
Foreign triathletes anticipate return to PH
August 14, 2017, 11:20 pm
MANILA -- The Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 might be over, but foreign triathletes are already anticipating not just next year’s competition, but also a chance to visit the Philippines anew. Over 2,700 triathletes from 52 countries participated in the 10th anniversary of the sporting event… Read More
Tianjin Cruise Port eyes PH as cruise ship destination
August 13, 2017, 2:39 pm
TIANJIN CITY, Aug. 13 -- More Chinese tourists aboard cruise ships from Tianjin International Cruise Home Port will see for themselves the beautiful islands of the Philippines in the coming years. According to Tianjin Cruise Port general manager Zhang Zhendong, the Philippines is one of the… Read More
DOT says tourist arrivals in Negros provinces will continue to grow
August 10, 2017, 3:48 pm
MANILA, Aug. 10 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday expressed confidence that tourist arrivals in the Negros provinces would still continue to increase despite the abolition of the Negros Island Region (NIR). “Under the current set up, the number of tourist arrivals in both Negros… Read More
Saipan's 'lucrative' casino lures Filipino gaming aficionados
August 9, 2017, 2:55 pm
MANILA, Aug. 9 -- There has been a “gradual increase” in the number of Filipinos gaming aficionados traveling to Saipan for casino gambling, a tourism marketing group said Wednesday. Aviareps, a leading tourism, hospitality, and aviation representation company, said Filipino high stake rollers… Read More
Vietnam's tourism among world's cheapest: media
August 8, 2017, 4:56 pm
<p>HANOI, Aug. 8 -- Vietnam has been ranked among the world's most affordable destinations by news site Business Insider. The site has recently named Vietnam as a stunning tourist attraction that can be experienced on USD 20 a day or less. Eats are widely available for just USD1-2 while hostels… Read More
Chengdu Research Base remains favorite tourist destination in Sichuan
August 8, 2017, 1:53 pm
CHENGDU, Aug. 8 – The name North Panda Avenue itself gives hint why it is Chengdu’s busiest road particularly during weekends and holidays. The road, also named Xiongmao Avenue, leads tourists to the 70-hectare Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding or Chengdu Panda Base that was built… Read More
