The Philippines is officially nominated in nine categories at the 32nd World Travel Awards (WTA), with final results eagerly awaited, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Friday, Oct. 17. Building on its success in regional competitions, the country is among the finalists for three...
The Philippines reinforced its standing as a global tourism powerhouse after capturing six major honors at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Tuesday, Oct. 14. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognitions...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has intensified efforts to attract Muslim travelers from the Gulf region by enhancing Halal-compliant services and strengthening diplomatic ties to establish the Philippines as a preferred Muslim-friendly destination. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco...
A combination of lack of infrastructure, concerns about crime, plus escalating tensions with China are hindering the recovery of the Philippines' tourism sector, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The domestic tourism industry's uphill battle to regain its pre-pandemic strength...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the country’s tourism industry consumed more water and energy last year than the previous year. However, the consumption levels still fall short of pre-pandemic figures, indicating that the industry is still working to fully regain its...
Former Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri is seeking a tourism master plan from the national government and specific amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) in a bid to address the power woes in the country’s “crown jewels” of tourism. Senator Juan Miguel...
The Philippines and Montenegro have agreed to strengthen their ties through an exchange in tourism practices that would economically benefit both nations. PH-MONTENEGRO TIES — President Marcos holds a dialogue with Montenegrin Prime Minister Dritan Abazović in Malacañang on Aug. 31,...
"Be our country's top influencers." President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said this to encourage Filipinos to be the country's own advocates for tourism as the government unveiled its new tourism slogan. "Keep introducing the Philippines to the world as a top tier tourist hub," Marcos said...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. received a special plaque of appreciation on behalf of his late father for the latter's contribution to the tourism industry. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. receives the plaque of appreciation for his late father from the Department of Tourism on...
Senator Nancy Binay on Wednesday, May 10 thumbed down the latest tourism campaign rolled out by the Marcos administration noting how it centered on promoting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) instead of the beauty of the country’s popular destinations. The new campaign brand was sighted on a...
PAGBABAGO Today is Sabado de Gloria and it marks the end of our period of reflection. I remember that during my childhood, my sisters and I would assemble in the yard with the other kids in the neighborhood and would jump as high as we can. The belief was that those who are able to jump high enough...
The Philippines bagged the highly-coveted World's Leading Dive Destination and the Leading Beach Destination for 2022, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 15. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the two awards were given during the 29th World Travel Award (WTA) held in...
