LIMA, Peru -- Peru on Saturday declared a state of emergency in its critical tourism industry, which has been crushed by Covid. The country went from receiving 4.4 million foreign tourists in 2019 to 900,000 in 2020. In 2021, only 400,000 visited, according to official data. The Ministry of Foreign...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE:OUR NEW ABNORMAL As the notion of our post-Covid economic recovery comes fully into play, it’s inevitable that we’ll think of particular arenas such as tourism. Pre-pandemic, it was a dollar revenue-earner that was on the upswing, and one that we’d continuously...
Cebu Pacific (CEB) renewed its partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) after the city state recently reopened its borders for fully vaccinated Filipinos. Since April 1, 2022, vaccinated travellers can visit Singapore quarantine-free if they show proof of vaccination, a pre-departure...
Over 200,000 foreign tourists have arrived in the Philippines since it reopened its borders for travelers from all countries last April 1, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Friday, April 8. Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro (Photo courtesy of DOT) Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat said that...
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY—Vice-presidential candidate Senator Francis 'Kiko; Pangilinan promised that he and running mate Vice President Leni Robredo will focus on boosting eco-tourism and sustainable development in Palawan province if they win in the May 2022 polls. Senator Kiko Pangilinan and Vice...
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The Provincial Government of Pangasinan has reopened the annual Tourism and Trade Expo on Tuesday after a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy of JZ Perez) The opening was in conjunction with the province's 442nd anniversary celebration of...
It’s been more than two years since the Covid-19 pandemic changed everyone’s lives. Many folks have managed to cope with being stuck at home by dabbling in hobbies such as baking, cooking, and gardening. As safety protocols and travel restrictions begin to relax, everyone slowly steps out of...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Tuesday, April 6, that it has coordinated with its partner agencies to promote and preserve traditional Filipino dishes in line with the country’s month-long celebration of Filipino Food Month or Buwan ng Kalutong Filipino. In a statement, Tourism...
Top officials of the Department of Tourism (DOT) have met with their Korean counterparts to promote the country as a safe travel destination during the dry (summer) season under the new normal. In a statement, Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat said the agency plans to tap the Korean travel...
Presidential candidate Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has vowed to help the tourism industry bounce back from the adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic under his administration. Senator Ping Lacson (Facebook) Lacson gave this commitment, Monday, April 4 during his visit to the Odiongan Municipal Tourism...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara Among the many economic sectors affected by the pandemic, Philippine tourism was hit hardest. International Labour Organization (ILO) Asia-Pacific Regional Director Chihoko-Asada Miyakawa described the impact of the global health crisis on the industry as “nothing...
Hot air balloons are seen during an event to celebrate the National Tourism Year 2022 in Quang Nam province, Vietnam, March 25, 2022. (VNA/Handout via Xinhua) HANOI, Vietnam -- With proactive and continuous efforts, Vietnam is stepping up the resumption of international tourism while flexibly...
