The Department of Tourism (DOT) has renewed its agreement with Thailand for the strengthening of tourism partnership aimed at increasing visitor arrivals and enhancing economic ties. The agreement, signed on Jan. 19 by DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and Thailand’s Minister of Tourism...
President Marcos has ordered the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to reinstate the P400-million branding budget for the Department of Tourism (DOT). Preisdent Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with Tourism Secretary Esperanza Christina Garcia Frasco and other Cabinet members in a...
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...
TAKING THE LEAD The Philippine delegation at the IBTM World 2024, featuring representatives from the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, The Manila Hotel, Blue Horizons Travel and Tours, Inc., Uni Orient Travel, Inc., and Travelite DMC Philippines Showcasing the best of what the...
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...
A combination of lack of infrastructure, concerns about crime, plus escalating tensions with China are hindering the recovery of the Philippines' tourism sector, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The domestic tourism industry's uphill battle to regain its pre-pandemic strength...
