The Commission on Audit (COA) has denied the payment for accommodations, meals, and other services amounting to P456,716.50 incurred by former Department of Tourism (DOT) officials during their stay at the Discovery Shores Boracay in 2018. It denied the claim of Discovery World Corporation (DWC),...
Hablon weaving (DoT) The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), is set to stage one of its flagship programs, the 11th Regional Travel Fair (RTF), from July 21 to 23 at SM Seaside City, Cebu. The RTF is a government-initiated...
Airbnb, the leading global online accommodation platform, reported that nights booked in the Philippines on its platform more than doubled last year from 2020 with domestic travel led the way as the country’s number one travel destination among locals. The last Airbnb data released Tuesday, April...
This year’s Dive7 Festival puts the spotlight on the underwater scene of Zamboanguita and Dauin When we talk about the beauty of the Philippines, distinct tourist spots come to mind. There’s the picturesque Mayon Volcano, the old-world charm of Intramuros, and, of course, the crystal beaches of...