Tag: #tourism
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DOT launches PH Motorcycle Tourism in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT)-Region 8 (Eastern Visayas), together with the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) and the Federation of Eastern Visayas Motorcyclist Association (FEVMA), recently launched the Philippine Motorcycle Tourism (PMT) in the region.
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Cebu tourism stakeholders vow 101% support for incoming DOT chief Frasco
CEBU CITY – Tourism stakeholders in Cebu have expressed support for incoming Tourism Secretary Maria Christina Frasco.
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Regroup, recharge, and rebuild to help revive PH tourism
Judging by the data generated by global travel analytics firm ForwardKeys last weekend, the Philippines is leading in the tourism revival in Southeast Asia when it comes to visitors from the US.
“The destinations which are recovering most strongly are the Philippines and Singapore. Summer flight bookings for the Philippines are currently at 70 percent of pre-pandemic levels,” according to ForwardKeys. It noted that the positive trend is contributed also by people returning to our country to visit friends and relatives, whereas travel to other destinations in Southeast Asia is more for work and leisure. -
Oslob, Cebu tourism income down to P3.4 M in 2021 due to pandemic
CEBU CITY – Income generated by Oslob, Cebu from tourism significantly went down in 2021 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Tree-climbing goats of Morocco attract tourists and activists
There are a lot of places to visit in Morocco. Other than bazaars and ancient sites, there is this unique form of tourist attraction in which argan trees are seemingly adorned with goats.
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Travel to tourists’ destinations in Pangasinan made easier, safer
STA. BARBARA, Pangasinan — Motorists may now experience smooth and convenient travel in Pangasinan following the completion of the Preventive Maintenance Project by the Department of Public Works and Highways’ Fourth District Engineering Office.
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QC solon urges TESDA to align its programs with BBM's target industries
Quezon City 5th district Rep. Alfred Vargas has called on the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to reform its skills training programs to align with the target industries of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
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Around the Philippines in small plates
A culinary journey around the archipelago with Chef Myke Tatung.
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DOT presents first ever ‘podumentary’ to ease Filipinos' boredom, break routine lifestyle
Are you feeling tired from work, school requirements, or chores at home? Do you want to hit pause, take a break from the painfully mundane life, and travel the Philippines but you don’t have a budget? The Department of Tourism (DOT) might have just the perfect escape you need.
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'She will deliver': Vargas cool with Frasco's tourism plans
A three-term congressman has vouched for incoming Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco’s capability to help boost the country’s economic recovery through tourism development.
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'A demonization of Mindanao': Sara castigates Raissa over Twitter comment
Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio didn’t mince words in her response to investigative journalist Raissa Robles, who recently drew flak on Twitter for insinuating that the crime of kidnapping is commonplace in Mindanao.
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Hataman 'fact-checks' Robles on alleged ASG concerns in Basilan
Deputy Speaker and Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman couldn’t help but fact-check investigative journalist Raissa Robles over her supposed insinuation that Basilan is still an active nest of the Abu Sayyaf Group or ASG.
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SMDC and San Fernando inaugurate new Tourist Information Center
SM Development Corporation (SMDC) and SM Supermalls join the City Government of San Fernando, Pampanga in inaugurating their newest Tourist Information Center.
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201,000 tourists visit Boracay in May
ILOILO CITY – More tourists visited world-famous Boracay Island last May compared to the month before.
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‘It has been an absolute honor representing the nation’s tourism industry’
There was a time, back when I was an undersecretary at the Department of Agriculture, that I thought the Tourism Secretary must have the best job. Their portfolio is the entire Philippines, a beautiful country with friendly, hospitable people. All one needs to do is make these wonderful qualities known to the world.
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Travel for the soul
‘We are seeing an increased desire to support local artisans, cultures, communities, and cuisine, with travelers eager to show their support and make a positive impact on both the people they visit and their own wellbeing.’
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Chile to reopen Easter Island for tourism for first time since pandemic
SANTIAGO, Chile — Popular Pacific Ocean tourist destination Easter Island will reopen to the world on August 1, after more than two years closed due to the pandemic, the Chilean government said on Friday.
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Must-have: Pinoy Mickey Funko Pops
Disney’s main mouse dons the barong and arrives to Philippine shores.