The Department of Tourism (DOT) launched a unified drive for cruise tourism and secured commitments from key agencies and industry partners to strengthen coordination and raise the country’s competitiveness. DOT OIC Secretary Verna Buensuceso led the first high-level meeting of the reconstituted...
Images provided by Disney Cruise Line As the orchestra played with all its might, the smoke cleared up, and out came the Iron Man himself. Robert Downey Jr. and the top brass of Disney executives formally wished good fortune for the future journeys of Disney Adventure during its christening. And as...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is positioning the Philippines as a regional leader in cruise tourism by hosting the Asia Cruise Cooperation (ACC) Annual Regional Meeting to promote sustainable and inclusive travel at sea. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the meeting highlights the...
A group of resort and restaurant owners have joined the municipal government of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro in opposing the multi-million cruise ship port project due to possible adverse effects on livelihood and the environment. In a position paper, the White Beach Business Owners Association...
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has suspended construction of the multi-million cruise ship port project in Puerto Galera, this province, after the Philippine Ports Authority failed to secure an Environmental Compliance Certificate. In a...
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – The Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of Puerto Galera, this province, has formally asked the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to provide them with a copy of the approved delineation zone of a cruise port project in the premiere tourist town. In a one-page letter dated Aug....
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – The mayor of Puerto Galera, this province, has issued a cease-and-desist order against the construction of a multi-million port that can accommodate cruise ships for alleged violations of a national law and local ordinances. In a one-page order dated July 28,...
Grammy-nominated K-pop group BTS member Jin met and interviewed Hollywood star Tom Cruise. Cruise, who visited South Korea to promote his movie “Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning,” became a guest on the “Run Jin” web show on BTS’ YouTube channel, Bangtan TV. The video was...
Two international cruise vessels made port calls at key destinations in the country in January this year, which the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) sees as a good sign for a a stronger cruise tourism sector this year. PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said it was the international cruise...
TACLOBAN CITY – MS Europa 2 visited Kalanggaman Island in Palompon, Leyte, Saturday, Feb. 1, with 455 guests and 371 crew members onboard. MS EUROPA 2 (Gov. Aris Aumentado FB) MS Europa, a German ship operated by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, is the first cruise ship to visit Eastern Visayas...
OFF TO ADVENTURE Norwegian Bliss is set to have a cruise starting in the UK before visiting the US and the Mexican Riviera It’s a grand start to a new year meaning it’s time to take time to plan your travel itineraries for 2025. Just in time for those seeking an early start to get away...
President Marcos has commended the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) for its ongoing efforts to modernize ports and expand cruise-dedicated facilities, reinforcing the Philippines' position as a premier cruise destination in Asia. PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said these upgrades are...
