The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday, Sept. 6, launched the One Visayas Tourism Circuits which links Western, Central, and Eastern Visayas with the Negros Island Region (NIR) to showcase heritage, gastronomy, and dive tourism. Regional DOT offices worked with accredited tour operators through...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday, Sept. 6, maintained that visa requirements on Chinese nationals did not result in the decline of tourist arrivals from China. This was after Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said that Chinese tourist arrivals went...
Lawmakers from the House of Representatives pressed for a higher 2026 budget for the Department of Tourism (DOT) and its attached agencies as they highlighted the sector’s role in driving economic growth and supporting community development. The DOT, led by Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco,...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) unveiled the Philippine Golf Experience in Clark, Pampanga, on Friday, Aug. 29, casting golf as a centerpiece of the country’s tourism strategy to generate jobs, attract investments, and strengthen global competitiveness. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Tourism-Davao launched on Tuesday, Aug. 26, the second season of the Davao Adventure Challenge, a year-long program designed to promote the region as a premier adventure tourism hub in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The initiative, unveiled at Rogen Inn here,...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has slammed what he said are “obviously political” cuts in the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) budget for promotions in recent years. Ejercito said that due to the budget cuts the Philippines’ competitiveness in the global tourism market suffered. “In...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday, Aug. 19, assured the public of closer coordination with law enforcement agencies following the fatal shooting of two Japanese nationals in Manila, saying visitor safety remains a top priority. In a statement, the DOT said it has been in constant contact...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) have joined forces to position the Philippines as a premier global sports hub aimed at attracting long-staying, repeat, and higher-spending visitors. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and PSC Chairman John Patrick...
Global investors are flocking to the Philippines due to the country 's booming luxury tourism sector and promising high-return investment opportunities, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said incentives under the CREATE More Act, rising hotel demand,...
Senior citizens in Manila will gain livelihood opportunities through a free seven-day training on Intramuros’ rich history that will enable them to become accredited community tour guides under the Department of Tourism (DOT). The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), in partnership...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has tapped Bollywood producers to accelerate growth in the country’s film tourism sector by showcasing the Philippines’ world-class filming locations and offering competitive incentives. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco recently met with executives from...
The Siargao Airport expansion, launched on Friday, Aug. 8, marks a key step in transforming the island into a world-class gateway, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Tourism growth, according to DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, requires not only natural attractions but also strong...
