Buoyed by the recent citation of the Philippines as "Best Cruise Destination in Asia 2023", the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said it will step up the improvements of its port facilities including the construction of dedicated ports for cruise tourism. PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago...
The Philippines clinched for the first time the title of Asia's Best Cruise Destination 2023 at the World Cruise Awards in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the award is a "big win for Philippine tourism as it reflects a resounding global preference for our...
ILOILO CITY – Stakeholders from the resort-island of Boracay have joined the roadshow in South Korea promoting the country’s meetings, incentives, conventions, conferences, exhibitions, and events or MICE destinations. The Department of Tourism (DOT)-6 (Western Visayas) led by Regional Director...
TACLOBAN CITY – Tourism Secretary Maria Christina Frasco launched the Bisita, Be My Guest (BBMG) program in Eastern Visayas on Friday, October 13, here. FRASCO (DOT-8 FB) "We've seen that there is a massive potential for further development here that is why we brought the BBMG program in the...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has wrapped up a survey among tourists at world-famous Boracay Island. TOURISTS participate in a survey conducted by the Department of Tourism (DOT) in world-famous Boracay Island. (DOT-6) “We wanted to measure our tourism products and...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT)-6 is seeking to expand the slow food movement in Western Visayas. “We want to expand the slow food to other provinces of Western Visayas,” said DOT-6 Director Crisanta Marlene Rodriguez. A NATIVE sweetened rice delicacy, known as ‘pusô,’ of...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) should have used its funding for market study and research for their rebranding campaign prior to the launch of its controversial “Love the Philippines” promotional video. Sen. Nancy Binay pointed this out at she questioned the DOT’s request for...
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco spearheaded the panel discussions, accompanied by a distinguished lineup that included Congressman Christopher "Toff" de Venecia from Pangasinan's Fourth District, Ronil Villacorta representing the Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP),...
Sen. Robin Padilla said on Tuesday, Oct. 3 that he is prepared to coordinate with the Department of Tourism (DOT) in relation to a looming Hollywood movie project. Sen. Robin Padilla urges the Department of Tourism (DOT) to encourage foreign filmmakers and producers to shoot on location in the...
DAVAO CITY – The municipal government of Governor Generoso and Mati City plan to collaborate and support each other in their tourism initiatives rather than engaging in competition. Governor Generoso Mayor Juanito Inojales’ son, Juan Miguel Inojales, of the JMI Dive Operations, said tourism is...
President Marcos has revealed his administration's initial plans to strengthen the tourism industry of the Dinagat Islands and its efforts to recover from the damages caused by Typhoon Odette. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang file photo) Marcos said this as he led the...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Tourism (DOT)-Region 4-A (Calabarzon or the Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon area) has issued a travel advisory for travelers going to areas near Taal Volcano due to volcanic smog or vog. In a notice issued by DOT-Region 4-A Director...
