The Philippines bagged the highly-coveted World's Leading Dive Destination and the Leading Beach Destination for 2022, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 15. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the two awards were given during the 29th World Travel Award (WTA) held in...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara Filipino healthcare professionals have long been recognized for their capabilities and professionalism, and the outstanding quality of care they provide their patients. Whenever I travel overseas, be it in the United Kingdom, the United States or some other...
LONDON, United Kingdom -- Getting up close to Big Ben requires earplugs, and ear defenders over them to be safe. When the 13.7-tonne bell sounds, the vibration hits you in the chest. After a five-year restoration project, the world-famous ringer is back with a bong. In this file photo taken on...
LUCENA CITY – The City Tourism Office accredited 39 tourism enterprises composed of resorts, restaurants, hotels, and catering services here on Wednesday, Nov. 9. They were issued certificates of accreditation after they passed the validation held at SM City Lucena Event Center here. The CTO...
The Philippines allots a meager $49 million for tourism compared to Indonesia’s P645 million. Other neighboring countries also have big appropriations for tourism with Malaysia being behind Indonesia with $358 million; Singapore with $376 million; and Thailand with $111 million. Tourism Secretary...
This year’s Dive7 Festival puts the spotlight on the underwater scene of Zamboanguita and Dauin When we talk about the beauty of the Philippines, distinct tourist spots come to mind. There’s the picturesque Mayon Volcano, the old-world charm of Intramuros, and, of course, the crystal beaches of...
THE RIGHT MOVE Philippine dentistry has come a long way since the early Filipinos had been practicing a crude version of dentistry pre-Spanish colonization in the 1500s. In fact, dental tourism has been a booming industry with foreigners and balikbayans choosing the Filipino dentists’ world-class...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has welcomed the request of the Thailand Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS) to fill their shortage of workers. Department of Tourism Sec. Christina Garcia-Frasco meets Thailand Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS) Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on the...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Any cursory glance at the feeds of your favorite social media platforms will show that ‘revenge travel’ to foreign destinations is an expanding reality. And when you factor in how tourism bureaus of several countries have been lavishly spending...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco met the largest group of tour operators in the country to map out topmost concepts in boosting tourism plans on top of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s vision in sustainable tourism. Department of Transportation Secretary Christina...
Pack your bags and get ready. There's a new tourist attraction in Davao del Sur overlooking Mt. Apo, the highest mountain in the country. Photo by Department of Public Works and Highways The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently turned over to the city government of Digos, Davao...
Tourism is recovering in Asia and the Pacific, according to the latest United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Barometer. However, the region is still expected to lag behind for 2022 versus thevrest of the world, due to more restrictive travel policies. In the best-case scenario, tourist...
