The Philippines, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), is showcasing its tourism offerings to European travelers at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025 from Nov. 4 to 6 at ExCeL London in the United Kingdom. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Chief...
President Marcos said the government must not neglect tourist workers in times of disasters, stressing that the impact of calamities often force tourism businesses to close down. Marcos cited that tourist workers are among the most affected communities when typhoons hit the country. Thus, the...
President Marcos has ordered government agencies to ensure that the Turismo Asenso Loan Program is accessible to in need small tourism businesses around the country. In his speech during the awarding ceremony of tourism loan in Pasay City, Marcos directed the Department of Tourism (DOT),...
The Philippines received three nominations in the 24th edition of the UK-based Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards as its international tourism profile strengthened through the efforts of the Department of Tourism (DOT), the agency reported Tuesday, July 15. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco...
A total of 2,905,363 international tourists arrived in the country in the first six months of this year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) disclosed on Thursday, Jun. 26. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the agency is recalibrating its year-end target in view of global uncertainties and...
President Marcos met with Japanese tourism partners during his working visit in Osaka, Japan on Friday, June 20. Malacañang said Marcos began his second day in Osaka by meeting tourism stakeholders who have supported the growth and development of Philippine tourism in the Japanese market....
The Philippines has climbed to 8th place in a global ranking of top Muslim-friendly travel destinations through the efforts of the Department of Tourism (DOT) to boost halal and culturally inclusive tourism programs. The 2025 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI), released by Mastercard and...
Indian nationals may start entering the country visa-free for tourism purposes starting June 8, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Saturday, June 7. Foreign and local tourists at the Puerto Princesa Airport (Photo from the Department of Tourism) In a public advisory, the DFA said...
The Philippines continues to be a safe and vibrant destination for travelers, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said, reaffirming the country’s strong appeal in light of the recent travel advisory issued by the United States. The DOT cited the remarks of Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District...
Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (Photo: DOT) A total of 16.4 million Filipinos were employed in tourism-related sectors in the first quarter of 2024, as all 18 regions saw positive economic growth, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) attributing the expansion to the success...
Indigenous food and beverages from the Cordillera region are being showcased in the 6th Mangan Taku Food Fair of the Department of Tourism-Cordillera at the Rose Garden, Baguio City, from April 24 to 28. THE Department of Tourism-Cordillera leads the opening of the 6th Mangan Taku Cordilleran...
photo: Tourism Promotions Board More than 40,000 guests visited the Philippine Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka within nine days of its opening, a turnout the Department of Tourism...
