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...
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...
