Promoting heritage-based tourism helps revive local economies by creating livelihoods and supporting communities through increased activity in the tourism sector, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco made the statement during the opening of the 10th...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary Myra Paz Valderrosa Abubakar (Screengrab from PTV Bagong Pilipinas livestream) More businesses and tourism establishments in the Philippines are integrating Halal-compliant services to accommodate Muslim travelers and enhance the country’s appeal as a...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has inaugurated a Tourist Rest Area (TRA) and introduced the country’s first Klook Kiosk in Camarines Sur to enhance tourism infrastructure and provide better services for visitors. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco led the ceremony alongside Camarines Sur 4th...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism said the Western Visayas region earned more than P74 billion from tourism in 2024. THE Sun sets at world-famous Boracay Island, the most visited tourist attraction in Western Visayas region. (Tara Yap) DOT-6 Regional Director Crisanta...
Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco The Philippines generated P65.3 billion in tourism revenues in January 2025, a figure that surpassed pre-pandemic levels recorded in the same period, the Department of Tourism (DOT) disclosed on Thursday,...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are working to decongest Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) by promoting regional flight distribution to improve passenger traffic flow nationwide. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and DOTr Secretary Vivencio...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the local government of Santiago City have launched the construction of the Dariuk Hills Eco-Tourism Center, which promises to enhance tourism while preserving the area’s natural and cultural heritage. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, who led the...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (third from left) meets with key officials at the DOT Central Office in Makati City on February 27, 2025, to discuss the Philippines' hosting of Terra Madre Asia Pacific 2025. With her are (from left) Network Coordinator Elena Aniere,...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pushing for the expansion of the country’s hotel industry to accommodate the increasing number of visitors and strengthen the Philippines’ position as a leading travel destination. Speaking at the 2nd Annual Philippines Hotel Industry Summit on Feb. 26, DOT...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (second from right) leads the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the conferment of Philippine tourism ambassadorship to South Korean singer-songwriter and actor Seo In Guk (second from left) at the DOT...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is expecting a surge in Taiwanese tourist arrivals with the launch of new direct flights and Taiwan’s extension of its visa-free policy for Filipinos. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco met with Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) Chairperson and Resident...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) was elated by the Philippines' inclusion in the prestigious Michelin Guide, saying the rare opportunity elevated the country’s culinary identity and reinforced its status as a top global food destination. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognition...
