Sustainability was the focus of discussions among hospitality executives, tourism stakeholders, developers, architects, and sustainability advocates during the PHILHOST 2026: Sustainability in Focus – Purpose. Impact. Action., held at Ascott Bonifacio Global City on July 2. Sustainability has...
SB19 is adding a new title to its growing list of milestones. The P-pop powerhouse has been appointed as one of the Philippines’ newest tourism ambassadors, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) looking to harness the group’s international following to...
The ongoing war in the Middle East continues to “ substantially ” weigh on the Philippine tourism industry, although strong domestic tourism has helped cushion the impact, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT). Speaking during the 117th Asian Impact Webinar organized by the...
Taiwan has extended its visa-free entry program for Philippine passport holders for another year, allowing Filipinos to continue visiting the self-ruled island without a visa for stays of up to 14 days from Aug. 1, 2026, until July 31, 2027. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the...
Beyond its refreshed facilities, Bacau Bay 's transformation is also reflected in the quieter details. As discussed in the first part of this series (Read: Discovering Coron’s quieter side), the resort 's vision is rooted in creating a deeper connection with Coron. That philosophy...
On Thursday, 2 July 2026, PHILHOST (Philippine Hospitality on Sustainable Tourism) gathered approximately 180 key hospitality stakeholders at Ascott BGC for an intensive day of dialogue centered on sustainable best practices, navigating industry challenges, and identifying emerging opportunities...
The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) on Thursday turned over three automated tourism first-aid stations worth P4.7 million for parks in Baguio City. During the turnover ceremony at Burnham Park, TIEZA General Manager and Chief Operating Officer Mark Lapid said Baguio is...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has picked popular girl group BINI as their newest ambassadors. The group, composed of Jhoanna, Maloi, Stacey, Sheena, Gwen, Aiah, Colet, and Mikha, together with Star Magic head Lauren Dyogi, paid a courtesy call to Tourism Secretary Maria Bernardita “Dita”...
PHILHOST (Philippine Hospitality on Sustainable Tourism) will welcome more than 200 hospitality industry stakeholders at Ascott BGC on 2 July 2026 for a full day of discussions focused on sustainability best practices, challenges, and opportunities within the tourism and hospitality sector. As the...
Taiwan passport holders will continue to enjoy visa-free entry to the Philippines for stays of up to 14 days after the Philippine government extended the arrangement for another year. The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) announced on Tuesday, June 30, that the visa-free privilege for...
Beachfront mornings in Calatagan, exclusive sunsets at Nasugbu and an active coastal lifestyle in Laiya. Through the Philippine Lifestyle Visa, this isn 't a holiday. It 's home. Imagine waking up to the sound of waves. Stepping onto a balcony that overlooks the sea. Spending your days...
The Philippines and Colombia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening tourism cooperation and expanding exchanges between the two countries as they celebrate eight decades of diplomatic relations. In a Facebook post, the Philippine Embassy in Colombia said both...
