The Philippines is expecting Russian tourists to visit the country as more Russian airliners seek approval to operate direct flights from Russia to the country 's top tourist destinations, a Filipino envoy said. Philippine Ambassador to Russia Igor Garlit Bailen said Russian tourists are...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) plans to leverage traditional folk medicine and healing practices to give the local wellness sector a more distinct Filipino identity, a move expected to further deepen its contribution to the economy. Paulo Benito Tugbang, director of the DOT Office of Product...
The Philippines strengthened its position as a premier destination for international events after showcasing Clark 's readiness to host the JCI World Congress 2026 during the JCI Asia-Pacific Conference (ASPAC) 2026 in Niigata, Japan. Led by JCI Manila, the Philippine delegation hosted the...
Japan is studying possible measures to make travel easier for Filipinos, including the prospect of visa-free entry, according to Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya. In an interview on "24 Oras Weekend," Endo said the issue is among the most common questions he receives from Filipinos. “Actually,...
As the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) projects the sector to generate 91 million new jobs by 2035 Mapúa University is aggressively positioning its students to lead this global expansion. At the core of this preparation is Mapúa’s strategic partnership with Arizona State University...
Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan said increased tourism and people-to-people exchanges could help ease misunderstandings between the Philippines and China, as he disclosed ongoing discussions with Philippine officials on a proposal to extend visa-free arrangements to visitors traveling to Boracay and...
BAGUIO CITY – Tourist arrivals in this summer capital are starting to pick up amid declining fuel prices, the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio (HRAB) said Tuesday. HRAB spokesperson Andrew Pinero, in an interview, noted that current figures are still better than in previous months....
The Philippines and Vietnam signed four agreements covering defense, digital transformation, tourism, and education. The four agreements were signed during the meeting between President Marcos and Vietnamese President To Lam at Malacañan on Monday, June 1. During a joint press conference, Marcos...
Tourism contributed 8.1 percent to the Philippine economy in 2025, although the industry’s direct contribution to economic output slightly declined from a year ago, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The PSA reported on Thursday, May 28, that tourism direct gross value added...
Even as the rain poured, leaving the narrow path back filled with muddy puddles, we ventured on with our umbrellas, awestruck with what we had witnessed. As expected with any visit to the north, adventure comes with many steps upward. After all, the higher you go, the better the vantage point....
Imagine being transported to the deepest realm of your dreams, where you recall the most vivid errors of reality, and waking up to find it all in the real world. This distinct feeling is what it’s like when walking within the Ili-Likha Artist Village. Once you make your way inside, it feels as...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong here said the local economy continues to feel the effects of the decline in tourist arrivals due to high oil prices. Magalong noted tourism remains low compared to previous levels, with arrivals on weekdays still particularly weak. "Tourist arrivals have been...
