The Department of Tourism (DOT) has welcomed the opening of NUSTAR Hotel Cebu, the first ultra-luxury Filipino hotel brand, as a major boost to high-end tourism and a strong showcase of the country’s distinct brand of hospitality on the global stage. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines was recognized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) during the 9th Speakers ' Synergy and Appreciation event. The recognition affirmed KCC’s strong commitment to tourism education and cultural collaboration in support of the Philippines’...
Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (Photo: DOT) A total of 16.4 million Filipinos were employed in tourism-related sectors in the first quarter of 2024, as all 18 regions saw positive economic growth, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) attributing the expansion to the success...
Indigenous food and beverages from the Cordillera region are being showcased in the 6th Mangan Taku Food Fair of the Department of Tourism-Cordillera at the Rose Garden, Baguio City, from April 24 to 28. THE Department of Tourism-Cordillera leads the opening of the 6th Mangan Taku Cordilleran...
photo: Tourism Promotions Board More than 40,000 guests visited the Philippine Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka within nine days of its opening, a turnout the Department of Tourism...
The Philippines has earned nominations for 10 destinations in the 2025 World Travel Awards, underscoring the country's diverse tourism offerings and reinforcing its rising profile on the global stage, the Department of Tourism (DOT) disclosed on Monday, Apr. 21. DOT Secretary Christina...
In response to the growing influx of tourists from China, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has expanded its language services by deploying Mandarin-speaking agents to enhance support for Chinese visitors. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco announced the initiative during an inter-agency...
PROUD TO BE PINOY The Philippines is one of five Southeast Asian nations participating at the World Expo 2025 Osaka. (Photo courtesy of Carlo Calma Consultancy and Masaki Komatsu) One look at the Philippine Pavilion shows just how beautiful our local artisanry and craftsmanship stand on a global...
photo: DOT The Philippine Pavilion instantly became one of the crowd favorites during the opening of the Expo...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has mobilized its regional operations centers nationwide to ensure the safe, smooth, and seamless travel of more than 30 million domestic and international tourists during the Holy Week break. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the centers are monitoring key...
An explosive eruption occurs at the summit vent of Kanlaon Volcano on April 8, 2025, producing a voluminous bent plume approximately 4,000 meters tall that drifted southwest. (Phivolcs) The Department of Tourism (DOT) suspended on Wednesday, April 9, all tourism activities near Kanlaon Volcano as...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have forged a partnership aimed at driving job creation and supporting economic recovery through the growth of key sectors, especially tourism. To empower Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), both...
