President Marcos has approved the recommendations of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) to enhance efforts to boost the tourism industry following the signing into law of the VAT Refund for Non-Resident Tourists. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (File photo) During their meeting in...
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...
Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC) is expanding its airport portfolio after securing a deal to upgrade, operate, and maintain Bohol-Panglao International Airport. In a statement on Wednesday, Nov. 27, the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group said it received the notice of award (NOA) from the...
Northern Luzon is gaining recognition as a leader in sustainable tourism, driven by local craftsmanship and eco-conscious initiatives at the forefront of the region's tourism offerings. From Nov. 21 to 23, the Department of Tourism’s North Luzon Travel Expo (NLTEX) in San Juan, La Union,...
Eastern Visayas showcased its stunning destinations and rich cultural heritage during the 3rd North Luzon Travel Expo, held from Nov. 21 to 23 at Waves Point in San Juan, La Union. Organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT), the event promoted interregional travel and aimed to forge partnerships...
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...
Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (Courtesy of DOT) The Department of Tourism (DOT) has confirmed that the Philippines will host the inaugural Terra Madre Asia Pacific in 2025, further solidifying its aspirations to become a global leader in gastronomy tourism. During the 2nd...
CEBU CITY – This city will host for the first time the Philippine Sports Tourism Awards (PSTA), an event that will recognize key players in the sports and tourism sectors for the roles they have played in managing sporting events that boosted tourism arrivals. A 15-inch gold-plated...
President Marcos has expressed his desire to strengthen further the tourism linkages between the Philippines and Hawaii, a place where he had "wonderful experiences" during his family's exile in the American state. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate/PPA Pool) Marcos said this...
President Marcos has commended the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) for its ongoing efforts to modernize ports and expand cruise-dedicated facilities, reinforcing the Philippines' position as a premier cruise destination in Asia. PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said these upgrades are...
