The big slash in budget allocation for programs and projects of the Department of Tourism (DOT) for this year has placed the government’s tourism arrival target in jeopardy, an official said on Sunday, Jan. 12. Another tourism goal setback, according to DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, is...
DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (Screengrab from PTV Bagong Pilipinas livestream) The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday, January 10, unveiled a comprehensive set of initiatives aimed at positioning the Philippines as a premier global tourism destination and achieving full recovery by...
LOVE THE PHILIPPINES Tourists enjoying the sandy beach of Sumilon Island near Oslob, Cebu (Photo from Freepik) Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced on Sunday, Jan. 5, that the Philippine tourism sector has firmly established its position as a vital economic...
The Philippines earned a record-breaking P760 billion in tourism revenues for 2024, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Monday, Jan. 6. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the figure reflects a 9.04 percent increase from the P697.46 billion generated in 2023 and surpasses pre-pandemic...
The Philippines has strengthened its position as a biodiversity hub with the inclusion of three more natural parks in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Heritage Parks list, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. The newly designated ASEAN Heritage Parks—Apo Reef Natural Park in...
As 2024 draws to a close, the Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates a year defined by resilience, recovery, and progress. Significant strides have been made in revitalizing the Philippine tourism sector, setting the stage for sustained growth and global recognition. Under the leadership of DOT...
The Philippines generated P712 billion in tourism revenues from Jan. 1 to Dec. 15, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco also reported that the country welcomed 5,646,351 foreign visitors by mid-December, achieving a 119 percent recovery compared to...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has adopted the 2024-2028 National Ecotourism Strategy and Action Plan (NESAP) in a bid to position the Philippines as a leading tourism destination in Asia in the coming years. Speaking at the Tourism Stakeholders' Summit in Pasay City on Dec. 16, DOT Secretary...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is constructing the first tourist rest area in Antique province. “The initiative stemmed from the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to elevate the global competitiveness of the Philippine tourism industry by taking care of our...
​The Philippines and Israel have agreed to strengthen cooperation on tourism as more Filipinos are expected to visit the Holy Land and experience the country's rich history and culture. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco and Israeli Tourism Minister Haim Katz, who is currently in the...
ILOILO CITY – Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province has been named as the World’s Leading Luxury Island Destination. The tourist destination’s latest accolade was bestowed during the 2024 World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Madeira, Portugal on Nov. 24. The Department of...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco leads the groundbreaking ceremony of the first Tourist Rest Area in Antique on Nov. 21, 2024. The facility will be built in Brgy. Aningalan, San Remigio town. (Photo: DOT) The Department of Tourism (DOT) has inaugurated Antique’s first...
