Camiguin, reffered to as the "Island Born of Fire," is now preparing to welcome tourists back on its shores next week — the province's first time opening since the start of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Camiguin Island (Photo from Camiguin Tourism Office) In time with its...
Known for its pristine beaches and world-class diving sites, the Philippines once again stood out amid the pandemic after the 28th World Travel Awards recognized the country as this year's leading beach and diving destination in Asia. Sombrero Reef in Batangas is a diving site where gorgonians,...
Staycations in accredited hotels in Metro Manila are now allowed to accommodate guests following the decision of the government's pandemic task force to place the region under Alert Level 3 from Oct. 16 to 31. (Photo from Pixabay) Citing guidelines of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the...
Have a safe thrift! GO TO THE BEACH BECAUSE Traveling is not only good for our mental health, it is also helpful to the economy There is an assumption that man is inherently selfish, and that we have a strong nature to compete against one another. This notion, however, has been proven erroneous as...
Over 15,000 tourism workers of member hotels and resorts of the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in a bid to further boost travel confidence among local tourists amid the pandemic. Member hotels and resorts of the Hotel Sales and Marketing...
Fully vaccinated individuals from Metro Manila, regardless of age, are now allowed to travel in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) and modified GCQ, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Kids swim at the famous beachfront of Boracay Island when the country’s most famous beach...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed Friday, Oct. 8, the decision of the government's pandemic task force to ease quarantine restrictions for inbound travelers, calling the move an "encouraging development" for the tourism industry. (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) "The easing of travel...
Recalibrated tourism products focusing on faith, food, art, adventure, and nature are set to be developed in Rizal as part of efforts to revive the tourism industry in the province and in the entire CALABARZON region. Campsite and farm in Antipolo, Rizal. (Photo from When In Rizal Facebook Page)...
Famous for their pristine white sand beaches, the Philippines' Siargao, Palawan, and Boracay islands have been named among the Top Islands in Asia in the 2021 Readers' Choice Awards of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) magazine. Siargao, Palawan, and Boracay were recognized as among the...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat urged tourism establishments anew to apply for the government's Safety Seal program to gain back the trust of tourists to travel again and help in the safe revival of the industry amid the pandemic. Safety Seal (FILE PHOTO) "The Safety...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has supported the call of President Duterte for a shorter quarantine period for arriving travelers who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Jansen Romero / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said...
Meet the new regional director of Department of Tourism Region VI TRAVEL IN GOOD HANDS The new regional director, Cristine Mansinares, at the Iloilo Esplanade (Photo by the author) The Department of Tourism (DOT) Western Visayas has a new regional director (RD), Cristine Mansinares, and she’s...
