Travel and Tourism
PH introduces Mindanao, halal cuisine to foreign market
November 22, 2023, 8:51 am
MANILA – The Philippine government is ramping up its promotion of halal cuisine by inviting Muslims and non-Muslims to visit Mindanao and get a fill of its best food offerings. In a continuation of its halal tourism campaign, the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday night hosted the Bismillah:… Read More
48 new hotels eyed across PH before 2028: PHOA
November 21, 2023, 9:31 pm
MANILA – A total of 48 new hotels will soon rise across the Philippines, reflecting the strong investor confidence in the country, a hotels group reported Tuesday. At a year-end briefing in Quezon City, Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) Executive Director Benito Bengzon Jr. said the… Read More
Bacolod to showcase best of local food in DOT’s PH Experience Program
November 21, 2023, 7:50 pm
BACOLOD CITY – This city will highlight the best of its local cuisine during the launch of The Philippine Experience: Culture, Heritage, and Arts Program (PEP) of the Department of Tourism (DOT) here with Secretary Christina Frasco on Nov. 29. Councilor Jason Villarosa, chairman of the committee… Read More
PH wins Destination of the Year in TripZilla Awards
November 14, 2023, 9:29 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is Destination of the Year in the 2023 TripZilla Travel Excellence Awards. The online travel platform also awarded the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), an attached agency of the Department of Tourism in charge of marketing and promoting the country, the Sustainability… Read More
Biliran to host international adventure race from Nov. 20-24
November 14, 2023, 6:06 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Local and foreign participants will join the La Routa 2023 adventure race, exploring the terrain of Biliran province set on Nov. 20 to 24. Jason Garrido, La Routa race director, said in a phone interview Tuesday that eight teams from Poland, New Zealand, Malaysia, India, and… Read More
DOT-3 boosts efforts to ensure safe, secure environment for tourists
November 14, 2023, 5:18 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Tourism-Central Luzon (DOT 3) is strengthening efforts to provide a safe and secure environment for tourists in the region. In an interview Tuesday, DOT-3 Regional Director Richard Daenos said a series of seminar orientations on disaster risk… Read More
DOT vows to back hospitality sector, boost human capital dev’t
November 12, 2023, 12:37 pm
MANILA — The Department of Tourism (DOT) will do its part to help hotels uplift the standards of the Philippine hospitality industry. In her message at the recent Hotels Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA)-led 9th Virtus Awards, DOT Secretary Christina Frasco said the government will… Read More
Prix Versailles picks CRK one of world’s most beautiful airports
November 10, 2023, 6:43 pm
CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga – For its exceptional architecture and design, Clark International Airport (CRK) has been named as one of the 24 world’s most beautiful airports by the prestigious Prix Versailles, the World Architecture and Design Award at the United Nations Educational,… Read More
Australian cruise ship docks in Marinduque, boosting local tourism
November 8, 2023, 6:46 pm
BOAC, Marinduque – The struggling tourism industry in this province got a boost on Wednesday when 73 Australian tourists arrived in Cawit Port here aboard the cruise ship Coral Adventurer. Their arrival has been eagerly anticipated with provincial authorities drumming-up publicity over social… Read More
Cruise ship brings 2.7K guests to Boracay Island
November 7, 2023, 6:05 pm
ILOILO CITY – Boracay Island welcomes its second visiting cruise ship for this month and the fourth for this year, carrying 2,700 guests and crew on Tuesday. The MS Westerdam cruise ship of the Holland America Line came four days after the MV Norwegian Jewel of the Norwegian Cruise Line and… Read More
Korean Air increases Manila flights
November 6, 2023, 5:56 pm
MANILA – South Korea's flag carrier Korean Air (KAL) has increased its daily services between Incheon and Manila to thrice daily. "Incheon-Manila has always been a popular route, and the demand this winter is expected to be even stronger," KAL Spokesperson Kamin Jeong told the Philippine News… Read More
Gov’t to implement measures extending e-Visas of foreigners
November 5, 2023, 12:28 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the government is already fine-tuning some measures aimed at extending the electronic visas (e-Visas) issued to foreigners. “We will find a way to do it. But we are doing it (extending the e-Visa),” President Marcos said during the courtesy… Read More
DOT: Tourism deal to bring in more Japanese visitors to PH
November 4, 2023, 5:37 pm
MANILA – The newly signed tourism deal between Japan and the Philippines will complement the Philippine government’s push to fast-track tourism recovery and boost the arrival of Japanese visitors. On the sidelines of Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Manila on Nov. 3, the… Read More
PAL cancels several Dipolog flights in Nov. due to runway repair
November 3, 2023, 5:01 pm
MANILA – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced the cancellation of Dipolog flights on several days this November, to give way for the airport's runway repair. Canceled Dipolog flights to and from Manila are those on Nov. 15, 22, 26 and 29, PAL said in an advisory on Friday. The… Read More
Luxury cruise ship arrives with over 300 visitors in Puerto Princesa
November 2, 2023, 3:54 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan — A luxury ocean liner dropped anchor in this city’s port on Thursday, signaling broader opportunities for the local tourism industry. The MS Silver Whisper, touted as a cruise ship for the rich and famous, arrived at slightly past 7 a.m., bringing 382 vacationers and… Read More
DOT-Bicol seeks funding for 1st hot air balloon fest in Albay
October 28, 2023, 10:12 am
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) 5 (Bicol) is now sourcing funds for the holding of the first-ever hot air balloon festival in the region to be held here next year. Herbie Aguas, DOT-5 director, said in an interview on Friday that they have been coordinating with the office of Ako… Read More
Nativity is mainstay, center-stage in Christmas village
October 26, 2023, 7:00 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Nativity scene that keeps on giving. This is what Baguio Country Club’s Christmas Village has to offer as it retains the Nativity and re-enactment of the scene as a mainstay and center stage of the attraction, which has been drawing a large number of locals and tourists… Read More
PH gov’t banks on esports to boost tourism
October 25, 2023, 9:01 pm
MANILA – The government is banking on the rise of esports to attract more tourists to the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Wednesday. In a ceremony in Quezon City, DOT and gaming developer MOONTON Games signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to facilitate tours for local and… Read More
Romania keen to help PH promote emerging destinations
October 25, 2023, 8:59 pm
MANILA – Romania is keen to develop ties with the Philippines in the area of tourism as it expressed its interest in helping promote its emerging destinations, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Wednesday. The support was conveyed during a meeting between Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia… Read More
PH vies for 4 international tourism awards
October 25, 2023, 2:21 pm
MANILA – With four nominations under its belt this year, the Philippines is defending its back-to-back title as the World’s Leading Beach Destination and World’s Leading Dive Destination at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA), dubbed as the Oscars of the travel industry. The… Read More
