DAVAO CITY – Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib said the province is preparing for the upcoming 2026 Malaysia Expo (MYExpo) to promote halal tourism, attract investment, and help local businesses meet halal standards. In an on-the-spot interview in Davao City, Jubahib said the three-day expo,...
KUMAMOTO (Jiji Press) -- Amid the summer holiday season, the tourism industry in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, is suffering a 6-billion-yen blow from the recent massive earthquake. According to the prefectural government, the July 28 earthquake, which measured the maximum seismic...
BOLINAO, Pangasinan — The Municipality of Bolinao brings the beauty of its tourism destinations, local products, and cultural heritage to the international stage as it joins the Thailand Tourism Promotion and Trade Engagement Program 2026 on August 14 to 16 in Buriram, Thailand. Bolinao 's...
Two resolutions have been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to recognize SB19 for a string of international milestones that lawmakers say have elevated Filipino music and strengthened the country 's tourism profile. House Resolution No. 1280, authored by Reps. Javier Miguel "Javi"...
Most resorts sell rooms. Plantation Bay, A Real Resort With A Real Spa has always sold something far more elusive: the feeling of stepping into another world. That, according to founder J. Manuel “Manny” Gonzalez, was the vision from the very beginning. Long before “experiences” became...
CEBU CITY – The province of Cebu recorded a 10 percent decline in tourist arrivals in the first six months of this year. The Cebu Provincial Tourism Office (CPTO) on Friday, July 31, reported that the province logged 838,601 tourist arrivals from January to June this year, down 10.69 percent from...
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...
